In 2008, Frazier-Lyde, an attorney practicing law, was elected in Philadelphia as a Municipal Court Judge. Birthplace: Beaufort, South Carolina Lucia Rijker Age: 57 Lucia Frederica Rijker (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɛikər]; born December 6, 1967) is a Dutch professional female boxer,...
She received the Woman of Courage Award from the National Organization for Women in 2006, testament to her impact beyond music. Known for her poetic lyrics and distinctive rhythmic guitar playing, Ani DiFranco has carved herself a niche as a unique voice in music and has become an icon for ...
and heavy articles of furniture would somehow manage to strike her. More than once a great beam fell mysteriously close to her, either in the palace or while she was passing through the streets. None of these things did her serious harm, however. Most of them she luckily escaped; but when...
In return for large bribes, the Dutch governor warmly welcomed the pirates and allowed them to buy a ship. April 1702, Captain Bowen went back to Madagascar and set up camp on the eastern coast. Some time after, the pirates seized the Speedy Return, which had stopped to buy slaves. ...
This quiz has a lot of pictures of legendary men and women from all epochs and many countries and cultures. I recommend this app for everyone interested in world history. Do you know how Charles Dickens or Jane Austen looked like? Check your erudition! I constantly update this app by adding...
This quiz has a lot of pictures of legendary men and women from all epochs and many countries and cultures. I recommend this app for everyone interested in world history. Do you know how Charles Dickens or Jane Austen looked like? Check your erudition! I constantly update this app by adding...
Batavia — Dutch galeonThe original ship was made famous by the mutiny and massacre of over 125 crew and passengers. The replica was built with traditional materials using the tools and methods as in the original Batavia's construction. LAUNCHED: 1628, original ship; replica completed 1995 → ...
Unlike many of her fellow YouTube beauty gurus, Jager is a professional makeup artist who frequently features the commissioned work in the videos she uploads to her channel. The young Dutch star is only 24 years old, and she is already one of the best sources of beauty tips and tricks yo...
Edward Mansfield AKA Mansvelt Dutch Buccaneer Active 1663 - 1666 Dutch Captain Mansfield was in command of a four-gun brigantine when he took part in Sir Christopher Myngs' assault on San Francisco de Campeche in Mexico in 1663. Between 1665 and 1667 while the Dutch and England were at war...
Scandalous Women - blog launched in the fall of 2007 to an audience eager to discover some of history's most fascinating and flagrant women. THE WORLD'S 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN - Forbes. THE WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE - Forbes. Time Person of the Year - Wikipedia. Time's Person of ...