Leading Historical Ladies You Probably Didn’t Know About

 Chapter 1. To Hell with BoundariesThis article recounts the tales of two women you’ve probably not heard about before. One born royal and the other a concubine, both living in times when being a woman was considered a weakness, and women were seen as inferior beings to be used and controlled. These two badass ladies defied the traditions and politics of their respective times to rise to the...

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The Streetwalker

                                                   (Source: thegreencities.com) The Streetwalker   With blood red lips and stiletto...

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Days Among the Palmyras - Chapter 3

Sign Post at Point Pedro (Source: Pintrest)Our last morning in Jaffna saw us up bright and early on our way to Point Pedro. I think it’s fair to say that traffic in Jaffna is far more civilized than the chaos we encounter on the roads of Colombo on a daily basis. The town of Point of Pedro was quiet and peaceful, with just a few people out and about their morning business. When we got to the precise...

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Days Among the Palmyras - Chapter 2

Morning came bright and windy as we set off on our way to Nagadeepa the next day. As we travelled towards the Jaffna Pannai Bridge, which joins the mainland and the island of Kayts, the road took us through some of the cities that make up the peninsula. Some of the now abandoned buildings and houses in these towns still bear the scars of war, a few have even been reduced to nothing but blackened shells,...

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For Our Soldier

For Our Soldier - Dedicated to all veterans and their familiesToday’s the day We’ve all been waitingThere’s so much to saySo many hearts racingWelcome home sonWe’re so proud of you brotherI’ve waited so long loveWe have you to ourselves now father                                         ...

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Days among the Palmyras - Chapter 1

The Palmyra Palms of the North (Source: Chasing Light)Traveling to Jaffna on the inter-city express may not be the smoothest journey, but it is far less stressful and time-consuming than any other means of transportation. I found the idea of a 7-hour journey rather daunting, but it’s nothing a good book and company cannot remedy. Not to mention the scenic beauty of the landscape on either side of...

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