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Impressive person in history

PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:55 pm
by Ikyoto
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_O%27Malley
The more I learn about her, the cooler she seems.

Re: Impressive person in history

PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:11 pm
by SciFiFisher
Fascinating story. Ireland has an interesting history of women being very influential. At one time they were even considered equals and had most of the same rights as men. Then the Catholic church happened.

Re: Impressive person in history

PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:11 pm
by Rommie
Amazing how often that last line can summarize things in history...

Re: Impressive person in history

PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 3:03 pm
by SciFiFisher
Rommie wrote:Amazing how often that last line can summarize things in history...


Between the Catholic Church and the Roman Empire you pretty much have the foundation for Western civilization such as it is.