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
Category: History
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
Come with Me Down the Novel Research Hole
Come with me down the novel research hole. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard(USCG). It’s average day is far busier than you know.
The Mad Mothers Refuse to be Silent
In 1977, fourteen mothers held a peaceful protest. The military junta called them las locas, the mad women. But they couldn’t be silent. It cost some of the women their lives. The mad mothers refuse to be silent to this day. The Dirty War From 1976 to 1983, Argentina experienced the Dirty War. The military government… Continue reading The Mad Mothers Refuse to be Silent
With Words, She Made a Difference
This week’s woman of peace is author Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880). One of the most influential American women writers from the 1820s through the 1860s she was a prolific author, a literary pioneer, and a tireless crusader and champion for America’s excluded groups. With words, she made a difference. Early Life Born on February 11,… Continue reading With Words, She Made a Difference