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The Gilded Warrior
"The Gilded Warrior” portrays the legendary Ba Trieu, a 3rd century Vietnamese 19 year old who escaped into the mountain forests of the Thanh Hóa Province to sharpen her combat skills against the Chinese occupiers. She raised an army of 1000 people... More
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Toregene and Fatima
"Toregene and Fatima” represents the life story of Toregene Khatun. She was taken and gifted as a wife to Ögedei, one of Genghis Khan’s sons, after he conquered her village. She gave birth to 5 sons, and when her incompetent and alcoholic husband... More
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Flowers, Stones
"Flowers, Stones” pictures the Somalian legend of Queen Arawelo from 15 ce. She was fed up with the men ruling the community who were lazy, violent, and trouble making. The story says that she led a protest to make men do the housework, castrated... More
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Carlota and Firmina
"Carlota and Firmina” depicts two enslaved women who assisted in what would become known as the 1843 slave rebellion at the Triumvirato sugar mill. They helped devise the plot and spread information through talking drum. Firmina was caught and... More
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Belle of the West
"Belle of the West” depicts Belle Starr, aka Queen of Outlaws from 18th century Missouri. While leading her life of crime, she wore a floor length, black velvet riding habit with a large black plume in her hat. She also was a crack shot and wore... More
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Ching Shih
"Ching Shih” pictures the 17th century Chinese prostitute turned pirate who at her peak, led a fleet of 800 large ships and commanded a crew of over 70 000. She had several unusual rules such as anyone giving their own orders was instantly... More
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Aqua Tofana
"Aqua Tofana” portrays the poison that Guilia Tofana and her daughter concocted to sell to would-be widows, some with abusive husbands. The poison was marketed as a cosmetic to avoid suspicion. Containing arsenic, lead and belladonna, it was a... More
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Ruth's Last Runway
“Ruth’s Last Runway” portrays the last woman to be hanged in the UK, nightclub owner and hostess Ruth Ellis. She committed the crime of shooting her abusive and alcoholic husband. Showing up to court, she kept a beautifully maintained appearance.... More
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