Ask anyone what they know about Sri Lanka and chances are, they may tell you that it’s the source of some of the world’s best tea. You may also hear that the country is famous for its love of cricket and for its stunning landscapes and scenery. But you will rarely, if ever hear, that […]
Anita Berber: The Naked Dancer of Weimar Berlin
Anita Berber was a pioneering and controversial dancer from Germany. She had an eventful life, finding success on stage and screen (not to mention in her love life) during the Great War before ultimately meeting her end too soon. A Stormy Background It is something of a convention, when talking about a notorious celebrity of […]
Neerja Bhanot, the Flight Attendant Whose Courage Saved Hundreds of Lives
Neerja Bhanot was an Indian flight attendant, who died on Pan Am Flight 73 on 5 September 1986 at the age of 23, while saving the lives of the passengers onboard after the hijack of the aircraft.
Dot Wilkinson – One of the Greatest Female Athletes You’ve Never Heard Of
Dot Wilkinson is widely known as one of the greatest Fastpitch Softball players to have ever played the game.
3 Famous Nurses in History
Learn about famous and not-so-famous nurses in history that made incredible advancements in medicine, including Clara Barton, Florence Nightingale & more…
Vigdis Finnbogadóttir: The World’s First Female President
Who was the world’s first female president? This amazing woman was a pioneer who was also the first single woman to adopt a child solo.
Gertrude B. Elion: Groundbreaking Chemist Who Helped Create the AIDS Drug
Gertrude B. Elion was a Nobel Prize winning biochemist who developed the first immunosuppressive drug and the first successful antiviral drug.
Nettie Stevens: A Discoverer of Sex Chromosomes
Through her research work, biologists Stevens discovered that chromosomes are responsible for the sex of humans and every other living organism.
Fannie Lou Hamer, Civil Rights Activist
Fannie Lou Hamer was a powerful public speaker who fought tirelessly for the rights of African Americans to vote safely, despite the danger to her life.
The Surprising History Of The Birth Control Pill That Almost Wasn’t Invented
Ever wonder about the history of the birth control pill? Did you know it was once illegal to even TALK about? Find out why…
