Human Interest
198.8K views | +0 today
Follow
Human Interest
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Year 9: World Wars; Nazi Germany
Scoop.it!

Passchendaele's untold army of women nurses - BBC News

Passchendaele's untold army of women nurses - BBC News | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Women medics braved the mud of the 1917 battle, the same as the soldiers they fought to save.

Via Kent College History
Kent College History's curator insight, July 31, 2017 6:27 PM
'The battle of Passchendaele was fought near Ypres between 31 July and 10 November 1917, in battlefields that turned to liquid mud. But women, as well as soldiers, braved the relentless rain and shell fire of the three-month battle - and efforts have recently been made to shed light on their experiences.'
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Year 9: World Wars; Nazi Germany
Scoop.it!

The Canary Girls: The workers the war turned yellow - BBC News

The Canary Girls: The workers the war turned yellow - BBC News | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Empty description

Via Kent College History
Kent College History's curator insight, May 20, 2017 6:17 PM
'The sacrifice of soldiers killed during World Wars One and Two is well-documented. But the efforts of munitions workers stained yellow by toxic chemicals is a story much less told. A campaign now hopes to honour the so-called Canary Girls, who risked life and limb to supply ammunition to the frontline.'
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from U.S HISTORY SHACK : MIKE BUSARELLO
Scoop.it!

Betty Friedan - Women’s History - HISTORY.com

Betty Friedan - Women’s History - HISTORY.com | Human Interest | Scoop.it
With her book The Feminine Mystique (1963), Betty Friedan (1921-2006) broke new ground by exploring the idea of women finding personal fulfillment outside of their traditional roles.

Via Kent College History, Mike Busarello's Digital Storybooks
Kent College History's curator insight, July 31, 2016 12:24 PM
'With her book The Feminine Mystique (1963), Betty Friedan (1921-2006) broke new ground by exploring the idea of women finding personal fulfillment outside of their traditional roles.'
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from IB: Authoritarian States
Scoop.it!

Women Under Stalin | Guided History

Women Under Stalin | Guided History | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Via Kent College History
Kent College History's curator insight, June 25, 2016 2:12 PM
A historiography of women under Stalin by Chelsea Adler.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Geography & Current Events
Scoop.it!

Magazine about Muslim women aims to highlight diversity

Magazine about Muslim women aims to highlight diversity | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Founder Deeyah Khan hopes to challenge stereotypes by featuring articles from a broad range of voices.
Via Mr. David Burton
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Kitsch
Scoop.it!

"Trophy of the world's greatest hunt"

"Trophy of the world's greatest hunt" | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Cavalier_Dec1968_Vol19_No02_015 (by it’s better than bad)

Via Deanna Dahlsad
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

Women Admiring Nylon Stockings in 1940s (& LGBTQ History)

Women Admiring Nylon Stockings in 1940s (& LGBTQ History) | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Fun fact: Though being gay in the 40s sucked, being gay in the military was easier, and pretty common. There were apparently, at one point in time time so many lesbians in the military that when they tried to crack down on it, the girls wrote back and said “Look I can give you the names, but you’ll lose some of your best officers, and half your nurses and secretaries.” And they pret...


Via Deanna Dahlsad, Gracie Passette
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

Thelma: The Prince of Wales' Other Mistress

Thelma: The Prince of Wales' Other Mistress | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Who was Thelma Furness? Royal mistresses are nothing new and the Prince of Wales was merely following in the royal tradition when he was sowing his wild oats, wasn't he? Read on and learn more.

Via Deanna Dahlsad, Gracie Passette
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

Vintage Mature Risque Bar Dish Towel, 1950's Era

Vintage Mature Risque Bar Dish Towel, 1950's Era | Human Interest | Scoop.it
This is a very naughty bar towel from the 1950s era. It is must have for any MAN CAVE It is in very, very good condition. Has some minor

Via Deanna Dahlsad, Gracie Passette
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

Reaction to race & beauty standards in the 1970s

Reaction to race & beauty standards in the 1970s | Human Interest | Scoop.it

“Reaction to race & beauty standards in the 1970sdarksilenceinsuburbia:“ Jacob Holdt. American Pictures of african american oppression circa the...”


Via Deanna Dahlsad, Craftypants Carol, Gracie Passette
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex Positive
Scoop.it!

Exercise Improves Sexual Function for Women on Antidepressants

Exercise Improves Sexual Function for Women on Antidepressants | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Researchers show that in women experiencing sexual side effects of antidepressants, exercise improved sexual function.

Via Deanna Dahlsad
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

The Ladybirds: The world’s first all-girl topless band

The Ladybirds: The world’s first all-girl topless band | Human Interest | Scoop.it

kurgankamargkhan:
“ The Ladybirds : The world’s first all-girl topless band !


Via Gracie Passette
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

Homo History: Women in Love

Homo History: Women in Love | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Via Gracie Passette
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Year 7: the Middle Ages
Scoop.it!

Post-Black Death: a ‘golden age’ for medieval women?

Post-Black Death: a ‘golden age’ for medieval women? | Human Interest | Scoop.it

A French manuscript from c1327–35 depicts a woman forging nails. Though such opportunities did exist  in London before the Black Death, they increased significantly afterwards. © AKG-Images   


Via Kent College History
Kent College History's curator insight, July 28, 2017 8:24 AM
'In the 150 years after the Black Death halved London’s population, women enjoyed new economic power in the city. Caroline Barron asks whether this era truly was a ‘golden age’ for English women ...'
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from IB: Authoritarian States
Scoop.it!

Women in the Cuban Revolution

Women in the Cuban Revolution | Human Interest | Scoop.it

The part played by women in the Cuban Revolution. The role and position of women in Cuba has changed drastically for the better as a direct result of their participation in the Revolution in 1959. 


Via Kent College History
Kent College History's curator insight, October 14, 2014 4:44 PM

A short piece on the role of women in the Cuban Revolution.

Kent College History's curator insight, November 5, 2016 7:38 PM
A short piece on the role of women in the Cuban Revolution.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Awakenings: America & Beyond
Scoop.it!

Awakenings: A Salute to Our Military Women

Awakenings: A Salute to Our Military Women | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Today's History Lesson...military

While we regularly think about our men going into the military, we should never forget the role of a service person is NOT gender specific only to the male. While in today's society, both men and women serve in commissioned and non-commissioned officer status, that has not always been the case. The woman's role was mostly in the form of care and aid when needed with many entering the military as nurses.

This Day in History: July 9, 1947

Via Sharla Shults
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Awakenings: America & Beyond
Scoop.it!

Awakenings: Women of the Wild West

Awakenings: Women of the Wild West | Human Interest | Scoop.it

"Today's History Lesson...a look into the Women of the American West


"These women of the Wild West shot down the view that life as a female pioneer was about cooking, sewing, cleaning and caring for children." ~Women of the Wild West

When we study or reflect back on historical events, we do not necessarily examine only what happened on that particular day. Everywhere in the history books at some point in time lies a piece of someone's story. In the stories of the wild, wild West lie many phenomenal women...the nonconforming women, those who were mavericks, loners, adventurers, eccentrics with a will to stand on their own and stronger will to survive. It took guts for women to traverse cross country often leaving behind an aristocratic Eastern life of high society settling for a much different way of life in the Western Frontier. At the heart of their adventure was always a true love!"


Via Sharla Shults
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from U.S HISTORY SHACK : MIKE BUSARELLO
Scoop.it!

Presiding Ladies of the White House

Presiding Ladies of the White House | Human Interest | Scoop.it

we present images not of Washington and Lincoln, or even of any of the presidents, but rather the Presiding Ladies of the White House, a biographical album by Lila G. A. Woolfall, with an introduction by noted author and editor Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, published in 1903 by the Bureau of National Literature and Art in Washington, DC. We decided to focus on women related to presidents who aren’t so commonly discussed. It’s a bit surprising today some of the details Woolfall felt important to include, but overall, it’s a pleasurable and informative read.. From top to bottom, they are:


Via Deanna Dahlsad, Mike Busarello's Digital Storybooks
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Herstory
Scoop.it!

Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Marian Anderson was an African-American contralto who sang opera as well as traditional American songs (including spirituals) and became one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. German-American pianist Franz Rupp was her permanent accompanist throughout most of her career (between 1940 & 1965).


As an African-American performer, Anderson faced much racism, including the 1939 refusal of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to allow Anderson to sing for an integrated audience in Constitution Hall — resulting in Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt to arrange for the singer to have an open-air concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Easter Sunday of 1939. Anderson broke other barriers, including becoming the first black person to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955.


In addition to her work as a performer, Anderson worked for human rights, including as a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Committee and participating in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. She did sing at the March on Washington in 1963.


Among the awards Anderson won: the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Kennedy Center Honors, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.


Her autobiography, My Lord, What A Morning, was published just after her appearance at the Met.


Via Deanna Dahlsad
Deanna Dahlsad's curator insight, March 6, 2015 6:37 PM

Click for more photos

Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Herstory
Scoop.it!

Luise Rainer dies at 104; 1930s star had meteoric rise and fall in Hollywood

Luise Rainer dies at 104; 1930s star had meteoric rise and fall in Hollywood | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Luise Rainer, the luminous 1930s actress who won two consecutive Oscars but whose Hollywood film career was shattered when she went toe-to-toe with Louis B. Mayer, and lost, has died. She was 104.

Via Deanna Dahlsad
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Geography in the classroom
Scoop.it!

Family planning drive reaches millions of women and girls

Family planning drive reaches millions of women and girls | Human Interest | Scoop.it
But report warns population growth could outpace family planning programmes in some countries despite range of contraception initiatives

Via dilaycock
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Geography in the classroom
Scoop.it!

Voices on Afghanistan: Returnees can create a new future | The National

Voices on Afghanistan: Returnees can create a new future | The National | Human Interest | Scoop.it
The story of Mariam Wardak illustrates how members of the Afghan diaspora can return to improve their country.

Via dilaycock
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

“Comfort Women” Won’t Let Japan’s Conservatives Rewrite History

“Comfort Women” Won’t Let Japan’s Conservatives Rewrite History | Human Interest | Scoop.it

RT @newsaboutwomen: “Comfort Women” won’t let Japan’s conservatives rewrite history http://t.co/3nwn64LdwU


Via bobbygw, Deanna Dahlsad, Gracie Passette
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

Crazy About Nudes & Driftwood

Crazy About Nudes & Driftwood | Human Interest | Scoop.it

But already I had seen enough of these artistic nudes — enough to make me feel bored and possibly a little annoyed by them. And so by the time I saw the film, the “textures explanation” seemed to answer at least one unasked question.


However, time has now passed and I am no longer satisfied with that answer.


Via Gracie Passette
No comment yet.
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Sex History
Scoop.it!

Dance, Eartha Kitt, dance!

Dance, Eartha Kitt, dance! | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Dance, Eartha Kitt, dance!

Via Deanna Dahlsad, Gracie Passette
No comment yet.