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"Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving" - Queen Victoria (Queen of England) #history #women #feminism #quotes

Who was Elizabeth Woodville? Mother of the Princes in the Tower and wife of King Edward IV, was beautiful, intelligent, and endured a tragic life. Despite gaining titles and power, she faced exile, and her children, both sons and daughters, met unfortunate fates. #history #women #Englishhistory

Princes in the Tower

Who was Elizabeth Woodville? Mother of the Princes in the Tower and wife of King Edward IV, was beautiful, intelligent, and endured a tragic life. Despite gaining titles and power, she faced exile, and her children, both sons and daughters, met unfortunate fates. #history #women #Englishhistory

You've heard of bog bodies, but have you heard of bog butter?

Found in Ireland by a famer, this 2,000 year old that had been buried in the bog for preservation weighs about 22 pounds!

The best part? It's still edible!
#history #bogbodies #Ireland #food #foodhistory

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"Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." - Hypatia of Alexandria (philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer) #History #Women #philosophy #quotes

Who was Gráinne Ní Mháille? Ireland’s fearless "Pirate Queen," ruled the seas in the 16th century, defying English rule and gender norms. She was a rebel, leader, and she even met Queen Elizabeth I! Her legend endures as a symbol of defiance, power, and pride! #Women #History #Pirate

Quote of the day💚 "If society will not admit of a woman’s free development, then society must be remodeled.” - Elizabeth Blackwell (physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist) #history #women #feminism #medhistory

Quote of the day💚
"If society will not admit of a woman’s free development, then society must be remodeled.” - Elizabeth Blackwell (physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist) #history #women #feminism #medhistory

Heard of the Dancing Plague of 1518? In Strasbourg, hundreds danced uncontrollably for weeks, some to death. Was it ergot poisoning, hysteria, or a cultural crisis? This baffling event still challenges our understanding of mind-body phenomena! #History #DancingPlague #Mystery

Heard of the Dancing Plague of 1518? In Strasbourg, hundreds danced uncontrollably for weeks, some to death. Was it ergot poisoning, hysteria, or a cultural crisis? This baffling event still challenges our understanding of mind-body phenomena! #History #DancingPlague #Mystery

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"Although only breath, words which I command are immortal." - Sappho (Ancient Greek poet) #History #Women #AncientGreece #poems

Do you know about the oldest wooden sculpture? The Shigir Idol is a 12,000-year-old wooden sculpture that had been preserved in a Siberian bog! Towering at 11 feet, it’s carved with eerie faces and mysterious symbols, hinting at the beliefs of a vanished culture! #history #ancienthistory #sculpture

Who was Odette Sansom? A WWII heroine and SOE agent, she bravely spied in Nazi-occupied France. Captured, tortured, and sent to Ravensbrück, she survived, shielding her network. Awarded the George Cross! A true symbol of resilience! #WWII #History #Women #Agents

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"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough" - Mae West (actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer) #history #women #modernhistory

Who was Fanny Cochrane Smith? Fanny (1834–1905) was a Tasmanian Aboriginal woman and the last fluent speaker of Palawa languages. Her 1903 wax cylinder recordings preserved songs and culture, shaping efforts in language revival! #IndigenousHistory #Tasmania #History #Women #Australia

Have you heard of the computer from Ancient Greece? The Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek marvel from 100 BCE, could predict astronomical phenomena! Found in a 1901 shipwreck, it’s a mind-blowing glimpse into ancient tech! #AncientGreece #History #Archaeology

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqlJ...

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"I am not fighting for my kingdom and wealth now. I am fighting as an ordinary person for my lost freedom, my bruised body, and my outraged daughters." - Boudica (Warrior, Queen) #history #women #warriors #Scotland #Britain

Leeches were used in medical practice throughout history, but did you know that they are still used today in modern health practice? Leeches aid in surgery recovery, venous congestion, wound healing, and arthritis by improving blood flow, reducing clots, and easing pain! #history #medicalhistory

A black and white illustration of a man with short curly hair and a long beard. Where his eyes are meant to be, it looks like there are two bulging tomatoes.

Disease of the eye "caused by witchcraft" - from a book on ocular diseases published in 1583.

Adding this to the list of potential #author photos.

A skull showing severe pitting in the front. There is also a tag on the skull.

Hello, #Bluesky!

The severe pitting in this skull is the direct result of tertiary syphilis, which was fatal before the discovery of penicillin. In the final stage, the disease attacks a person's skeletal structure. This 19th-century skull is from the Medical Museion in Copenhagen. #histmed

Did you know Richard the Lionheart, King of England, had close relationships with men, including Philip II of France? Historians speculate their bond may have been romantic, with shared beds and alliances hinting at deeper ties!
#history #LGBTQHistory #QueerHistory
(Left=Richard, Right=Phillip II

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"Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak, you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind." - Queen Elizabeth I (Monarch) #history #queenelizabeth1 #women

Who was Chevalier d'Éon?
Chevalier d'Éon (1728–1810) was a French diplomat, soldier, and spy who lived as a man and later as a woman for 30+ years. Their gender identity defied 18th-century norms, making them an early symbol of gender fluidity and challenging societal conventions! #history #LGBTQIA

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"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem (Feminist Activist)
#women #modernhistory #feminism #activism #socialjustice #genderequality

A breakthrough cancer immunotherapy is now taking aim at autoimmune disease CAR-T therapy is generating excitement for lupus, scleroderma, and other conditions as clinical trials expand

Treating lupus by depleting B cells with CAR T cells has been shown successful

A breakthrough cancer immunotherapy is now taking aim at autoimmune disease | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

We need to get back to reading and critical thinking Because 2024 feels different from 2016.

Feels like I'm just posting to the void since I'm just getting started here, but why not. I write a weekly newsletter, and this week I write about how far away from reading and critical thinking we’ve come. It's lacking in our education, COVID learning loss, social media attention spans, all of it.

Public Libraries can be wonderful places where children and adults can find books that they can see themselves reflected in, no matter who they are, and books that can introduce them to entire other lived experiences. Both are so valuable!

Did you know there's a festival where a Viking longship is set aflame? Up-Helly-Aa, celebrated in Lerwick, Shetland, in the last Tuesday of January, honours Viking heritage with a procession of "guizers" and ends with the burning of a Viking longship! #Vikings #scotland #festival
www.uphellyaa.org

Who was Mary Eliza Mahoney?
She was the first African American professionally trained nurse in the U.S., graduating in 1879. She championed diversity in nursing, equality, and better healthcare access for marginalized communities! #history #women #blackhistory #healthcare #nursing

Who was James Barry?
A 19th-century military surgeon, defied the norms of her time by living as a man. Born Margeret Ann Bulkley, she challenged gender expectations to become one of history's first female doctors, revolutionising and advocating for health reforms! #lgbtqia #history #women

Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?
Emmeline Pankhurst ignited a revolution for women’s rights in 1903 with the WSPU, demanding votes for women through bold protests, arson attacks, even an attack on Winston Churchill! Their fearless fight won women the vote, reshaping history by 1928! #history #women

Welcome to the Morrigan Project! We wish to empower those around us with knowledge of our world. We look to history, plants, myths, and other curiosities that grab our interests and satisfy our curiosity.
"In my end is my beginning" Queen Mary of Scotland