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

With the second half of Bridgerton series three landing on Netflix yesterday, fans have been drawn back into the romantic world of Regency ballrooms. But how accurate are the dance scenes in the show? What was it really like to dance the night away at a Regency ball? And how do you make historical dance moves exciting for modern viewers? Emily Briffett spoke to Bridgerton's choreographer and movement director, Jack Murphy, to find out. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC

[originally published on Patreon January 5, 2024]Today I'm joined by Reid (@seriations) to continue our conversation about Ira 'the Unicorn' Einhorn. We get into Einhorn's relationship to Andrija Puharich, his involvement with Earth Day, Bell Telephone company, and the development of "Einhorn's Network". Reid explains the importance of the Diebold Corporation and how this all might be a sophisticated method of OSINT and espionage, among whatever else it may have

Imagine grabbing a box of (at best) mid cereal, only to discover the greatest game, free withing the box. Imagine making an entire game based on an oft-maligned Olympic mascot! In the second episode of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the ridiculous past, present and future of video game tie-ins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Brian discusses the trials of Trump and Young Thug, the lawsuit on Cold Stone Creamery, and so much more while also answering some of your emails.VOICEMAIL: Call 323-451-1980 to leave us a message. We'll listen to them all and play some of the good ones on the show.Follow Brian @BScomedianFind Brian's tour dates at briansimpsoncomedy.comEmail the show at bswithbriansimpson@gmail.comIf you'd like your track featured on BS with Brian Simpson, send it to BSwithBrianSimpson@gmail.com with