Jeri’s Jackpot: Helltown
I’ve written about cryptids before, but this is a bit different. While it’s thought there’s a cryptid in the town, this is about the town itself. Boston Township was a…
Leading Ladies of the Blues: Ma Rainey
Ferocious and fearless, these women dared to defy convention. Their inspiring, rip-roaring voices achieved them notoriety. They bemoaned the pain of a bitter love. Proudly, they hailed themselves as strong…
The Leading Ladies of the Blues: Bessie Smith
Ferociously fearless, these women dared to defy convention. Their awe-inspiring, rip-roaring voices achieved notoriety, as they bemoaned the pain of bitter love or proudly hailed themselves as strong, independent beings…
Julie d’Aubigny: Part-Time Opera Star, Part-Time Duelist, Full-Time Badass
This week we’re going to cover something a bit more lighthearted on our women’s history journey: the tale of Julie d’Aubigny, an exceptionally talented performer on the stage and with…
Mala Zimetbaum: The First Woman to Escape Auschwitz
Disclaimer: This article includes several testimonials given from survivors of Auschwitz from the Jewish Women’s Archive Encyclopedia and an article on Idea Journal by Lorenz Sichelschmidt, author of “Mala: A…
Scotland’s Monster From the Deep: The Loch Ness Monster
One of the most famous cryptids that I’ve never covered is Nessie, otherwise known as the Loch Ness Monster. Originally spotted in 565 AD, Nessie is thought to be one…