Originally posted on Dirty Sexy History:
The Love Potion. Evelyn de Morgan, 1903. Little is known about the world’s first serial killer, which is perhaps why accounts of Locusta’s death are . . . eccentric? Here’s what we do know: Locusta hailed from Gaul, the outer province of Ancient Rome now known as France. Trained…
Category Archives: Trail blazers
Amelia Earhart and Failure
“Women, like men, should try to do the impossible, and when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.” —Amelia Earhart @aviatrix97 #bethechange
Mary Katharine Goddard and the Declaration of Independence
Since today is election day, I thought it was only fit to reflect on our founding fathers and the incredible design they imagined for our democracy. It all started with our Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776, signed by 34 (of 56) delegates of these United States on parchment paper. It was a momentousContinueContinue reading “Mary Katharine Goddard and the Declaration of Independence”
Failure also brings a lesson
The original quote is “Tragedy also brings a gift.” Army MSgt Cedric King is a warrior and an inspiration. Not only in his military accomplishments, but also in his knowledge that tragedy and failure can be a gift. He was gravely wounded in combat, ultimately losing both of his legs and suffering damage to hisContinueContinue reading “Failure also brings a lesson”
Ashley White-Stumpf and the Special Forces Cultural Support Teams
Not many Americans know about the Female Engagement or Cultural Support Teams that operated in Afghanistan. Today we remember one of them here.
Be Bold, Be #1
The best career advice I ever received was from a coworker at a deployed location when I was contemplating how to prepare an evaluation on my performance. It was 2014, and I was the first female pilot in this particular office. I felt like Veronica Corningstone from “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”. Guys wereContinueContinue reading “Be Bold, Be #1”
Feminism and Wonder Woman – What you might not know
After Wonder Woman’s successful run at the box office, Director Angela Robinson is releasing another movie, “Professor Marston and the Wonder Woman” (set release date of 27 October), a film meant to discuss some of the back story of creator Professor Marston and his family. It promises to be kinky and sexy, and probably willContinueContinue reading “Feminism and Wonder Woman – What you might not know”
Jehanne d’Arc: Follow Your Instincts
Assumed to be born in 1412, Joan of Arc is one of history’s most enigmatic personalities. Pious warrior and visionary, Jehanne d’Arc or Jehanne Tarc, Jehanne Romée or possibly Jehanne de Vouthon, maintains a special place in history for France and Christians world wide for her courage, wisdom and dedication to the church and theContinueContinue reading “Jehanne d’Arc: Follow Your Instincts”
Be Yourself
There have been times in my career where I have felt I needed to be less “me”. In most cases I would try to be one of the guys (somewhat easy since I grew up a tomboy), in others I would try to act more aloof, and in all cases I would try to hideContinueContinue reading “Be Yourself”
Valerie Andre: le General helicopter pilot
A little known piece of history is that one of the earliest proponents of modern day helicopter rescue and medical evacuation is credited to le General Valerie Andre, a French doctor and highly decorated helicopter pilot. le General Valerie Andre began her career in 1948, entering the service as a pilot, parachutist and army surgeon. ContinueContinue reading “Valerie Andre: le General helicopter pilot”
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