When the Captain Fell Ill, His 19-Year-Old Wife Saved the Ship and Faced Down a Mutiny
In 1856 the captain of an American clipper collapsed of illness, leaving his 19-year-old wife…
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Maria Teresa de Filippis, the First Woman to Compete in Formula 1 Grand Prix
In an environment that is formerly considered exclusively for men, Maria Teresa de Filippis made…
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Sarah Stewart, a Mexican American, Overcame Rejection to Change our Understanding of Cancer
NOTE: September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month Sarah Stewart, a Mexican American,…
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Lucille Bogan’s Sexual Songs from the 1930’s Will Make You Blush
By Leslie Addo Editor's Note: this article contains explicit references Modern music has been obsessed…
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You Absolutely Must Hear These Medieval Covers of Pop and Rock Hits
Okay, so it’s called “Bardcore” and it’s the best, most geekiest thing happening on the…
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Yasuke, The African who Became the First Black Samurai in 16th-Century Japan
By James Owen Yasuke (1555-1590) was thought to be Japan’s first black samurai, and up…
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