It’s March. That means it is Women’s History Month in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. For one month each year, we recognize and salute the contributions of extraordinary and ordinary women, so that someday, someday soon, history lessons everywhere will include these women’s contributions. Today, this blog salutes Dr. Patricia E. Bath the amazing woman… Continue reading Dr. Patricia Bath Helped the Blind to See
Category: History
What’s Your Symbol of Freedom and Democracy?
The Statue of Liberty used to be a “universal symbol of freedom and democracy.” In light of current events, perhaps its meaning isn’t quite so universal.
Female Serial Killers Aren’t a Type
Serial killers have fascinated the public for a very long time. Rumor and speculation and myth inflate and conflate the details. Even the definition of a serial killer is up for debate. But one thing is certain, there is no template that produces serial killers of any specific gender, race, or nationality. A short review of… Continue reading Female Serial Killers Aren’t a Type
Real-life Villain or Scapegoat
On October 15, 1917 Mata Hari died, executed by firing squad for being a German spy. Her story of excesses, seduction and espionage has captured the imaginations of people for more than 100 years. She became a symbol and to this day her story fascinates. But was she a real-life villain or scapegoat? Early Life… Continue reading Real-life Villain or Scapegoat
Always Remember 9/11
Today is the eighteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001. Always remember 9/11. Terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center’s twin towers in New York City and into the Pentagon. A third plane crashed in Pennsylvania. Its passengers, aware of what had happened, fought back and sacrificed their lives. First responders… Continue reading Always Remember 9/11