Laudomia (1515-unknown) is thought to be Italy's earliest lesbian writer and may have been one of the first women who had their poetry discussed in an open setting at a lecture. She wrote sonnets dedicated to other high society women. She also helped in the construction of  fortifications during the Siege of Siena.For Further Reading: Queer Places: Laudomia Forteguerri The Sword and the Pen: Women, Politics and Poetry in 16th Century Siena Twenty-Five Women who Shaped the Italian Renaissance Same

Interesting Things with JC #047: "Eternal Flame Falls" - Venture into the stunning landscape of Chestnut Ridge Park, New York, to experience Eternal Flame Falls, where a unique natural gas seep ignites a flame right behind a flowing waterfall. It's one of the world's most unusual natural wonders.

A Daily Dose of History (14 Jun 2024)Today's historical events: The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar. First Barons' War: Prince Louis of France takes the city of Winchester, abandoned by John, King of England, and soon conquers over half of the kingdom. While taking exile in Fuzhou, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Song dynasty court hold the coronation ceremony for Emperor Duanzong. Second Mongol invasion of Vietnam:

Mini-podcast about a general strike by workers in the French colony of Wallis and Futuna in 1994.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: Browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters,

Dee Dee Blanchard was found dead on this day in 2015.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices