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Tag: Society
The strange life of Mihailo Tolotos: The Monk who never saw a Woman
High in the cloud-wrapped crags of Mount Athos, an isolated community of monks has cloistered itself from the world for over 1000 years. Women, female animals, and outside influences have been banished from this autonomous Greek Orthodox enclave guarding ancient traditions.
The WWII Soldier Who Wouldn’t Surrender
In December of 1944, as American forces were battling their way across the Pacific and closing in on Japan, a young Imperial Japanese Army intelligence officer named Hiroo Onoda landed on the small island of Lubang in the Philippines.
The Sun Never Sets on the French Republic
Picture a typical French scene in your mind's eye. Perhaps you envision the iconic Eiffel Tower piercing the Parisian skyline. You may also imagine strolling through the lavender fields of Provence. While these images are quintessentially French, they only scratch the surface of what truly constitutes the French Republic.
The Woman Who Wrote the First Code
Ada Lovelace is often referred to as the world's first computer programmer, yet her contributions to science and technology have been overshadowed by her gender and her famous father, the poet Lord Byron.
The first female on a UK banknote
Florence Nightingale is a fascinating personality that was born into a wealthy Victorian family. However, throughout her life she chose a tough life of service. She was known for her work during the Crimean War. During the war she tended to wounded soldiers and helped revolutionize nursing practices.
Marilyn Monroe Potato Sack Dress: The Story Behind the Iconic Photoshoot
One of Marilyn Monroe's most famous photos shows her wearing a potato sack. Not a designer gown. Not a glamorous outfit. A simple potato sack. This unlikely image combines Hollywood glamour, smart PR tactics, and Depression-era resourcefulness. The Marilyn Monroe potato sack photoshoot became one of her most memorable career moments.
