Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025
Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
Frank Lloyd Wright's complex personal life, marked by romance and controversy, intertwined with his architectural genius and shaped his legacy significantly.
Physical traits were often interpreted through moral and symbolic lenses, reflecting biases and aesthetic standards of the time, especially in depictions of historical figures.
Bill O'Reilly's new book takes on the worst of the worst
Bill O'Reilly's "Confronting Evil" examines historical figures representing evil, reflecting on current political climates and urging compromise to stabilize relations.
Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill
Katharine Dexter McCormick leveraged her wealth and influence to advance women's reproductive rights, particularly through funding research for the birth control pill.
The woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote
Victoria Woodhull announced her candidacy for president in 1870, despite women not being allowed to vote, highlighting her trailblazing role in women's rights.
Evangelina Rodriguez Traveled to Paris to Revolutionize Health Care in the Dominican Republic
Andrea Evangelina Rodriguez Perozo dedicated her life to women's health, becoming the first Dominican woman to graduate from medical school and revolutionizing health care.
Did Abraham Lincoln Have a "Schizoid Manic Personality"?
Freud's theories have provided a compelling way to paint a portrait of not just individuals but also wider historical narratives, opening avenues of psychoanalytic exploration.
Recently Published Book Spotlight: Three American Hegels
Ryan Johnson explores Hegel's impact on overlooked American philosophers, illuminating how they shaped contemporary thought and the unique American philosophical tradition.
The Founding Fathers of the United States were instrumental in leading the nation towards independence from Great Britain, shaping the nation's foundation and governance.
The Many Henrys of the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net
Henry II's dynamic relationship with Eleanor of Aquitaine combined with his ambitions during the Crusades crafted a complex legacy marked by both personal and political intrigue.
A Gallery of Ancient, Medieval, & Modern Warrior Women
Queen Ahhotep I of Egypt, attested to historically, showed that women warriors have existed long before modern discussions, successfully quelling rebellions and leading in warfare.
Who is the 'Laughing Buddha'? A scholar of East Asian Buddhism explains
The Laughing Buddha, known as Cloth Bag, is not the historical Buddha but a figure evolved from a 10th-century Zen monk symbolizing generosity and joy.