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History’s Badasses: Florence Nightingale
Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered a man named Simo Häyhä. He has been widely regarded by historians as … History’s Badasses: Florence NightingaleRead more
Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Beloved Prussian Queen
Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was married to King Frederick William III of Prussia, making her the … Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Beloved Prussian QueenRead more
Who Was Computer Programmer Grace Hopper?
Grace Brewster Murray Hopper was a United States Navy rear admiral and a computer scientist who … Who Was Computer Programmer Grace Hopper?Read more
The Successful Entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker, “the world’s most successful female entrepreneur of her time,”, was an African American … The Successful Entrepreneur Madam C.J. WalkerRead more
This 900-Year-Old Mummy From Siberia Still Has Eyelashes
“This radically changes our concept about this graveyard. It’s amazing.” – Archaeologist Alexander Gusev. SALEKHARD, SIBERIA … This 900-Year-Old Mummy From Siberia Still Has EyelashesRead more
Women’s Rights Advocate Bella Abzug
Bella Abzug, or “Battling Bella” as she was called, was a lawyer, social activist, leader of … Women’s Rights Advocate Bella AbzugRead more
Author and Advocate for Native Americans, Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Maria Hunt Jackson was an American writer and activist. She advocated to improve the treatment … Author and Advocate for Native Americans, Helen Hunt JacksonRead more
Vera Atkins and her Power and Accomplishments as British Spy
British intelligence officer Vera Atkins worked for the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in the French Section … Vera Atkins and her Power and Accomplishments as British SpyRead more
Polish Intelligence Officer Krystyna Skarbek
Maria Krystyna Janina Skarbek worked for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) from Poland during World … Polish Intelligence Officer Krystyna SkarbekRead more