Cindy Gambiza

The Lion of Judah: Haile Selassie I

Haile Selassie I was born Lij Tafari Makonnen in 1892 in Harar, Ethiopia, to a nobleman, Sahle Selassie, who was…

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Modern Christmas Traditions

Europe is said to be the home of Christmas, with many traditions in use today stemming from Roman Saturnalia and…

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Progress for LGBTQ Rights in India, Despite Slow Acceptance

Despite challenges, LGBTQ rights in India have achieved steady progress through legal victories, media visibility, and social acceptance

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Dr Fe del Mundo: Mother of Pediatric Healthcare

A woman ahead of her time, Dr. del Mundo left a global footprint that changed the medical world and improved…

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The Rise of Queen Nzinga

In The Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare described greatness: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust…

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Money Through Time

Money is central to daily life. Whether you are balancing finances, saving for a vacation, paying your mortgage, money plays…

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The Khoisan Southern Africa’s First Humans

The Khoisan were Southern Africa’s first inhabitants; two tribes merged. The cow-herding Khoikhoi, and the San, who were hunter-gatherers.

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Wu Zetian-Former Concubine and China’s only Female Emperor

This is the case with the formidable Wu Zetian, who ruled China for fifty years. First as Empress Consort, then…

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Mavia—The Arabian Warrior Queen who Trounced the Romans

Mavia—The Arabian Warrior Queen who Trounced the Romans The pantheon of military history’s greatest leaders has a distinctly male bias:…

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History’s Victorious Women

Gender inequality has long been cruel, with many countries treating women as inferior.

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