Last post written while drinking for a bit (though not last post in general, you don't get off that easy) so let's talk Hildegard of Bingen, because she's been in my head for some reason. *12th century nun, mystic, all-around brilliant lady *Produced a substantial amount of visionary writing, endorsed by the Pope as being... Continue Reading →
St. Isabella of France
It's Women's History Month and y'all know what I study, so I'm going to torture this captive audience and tell you allllll about some of my very favorite ladies. First up: Saint Isabella of France, 13th century princess of I Don't Give A FUCK. Lemme school you on Isabella. -Isabella was the only daughter of... Continue Reading →
Julian of Norwich
Everything is terrible, I know, but it's still Women's History Month and I still have things to share with you. Today I'm going to tell you about Julian of Norwich, a 14th century mystic and anchoress who was pretty cool. -Julian of Norwich was born. Yay! That's it, that's all we know. Most of what... Continue Reading →
St. Olga of Kiev
Taking a break from finishing this paper to tell you quickly (or not so quickly) about Olga, Grand Princess of Kiev. -Olga was about 15 when she married Igor, the grand prince of Kiev. When she was 20 Igor was murdered by enemy troops after he double-crossed them and tried to collect extra tribute. Which... Continue Reading →
Joan of Arc
Okay okay okay. It's Drunk Friday and I'mma subject you to Joan of Arc, 'cause I've been thinking about her all day for some reason. Okay? Okay. So the French, they're just real fucked up right? In a real mess. Their king is crazy - like, thinks he's made of glass kind of crazy -... Continue Reading →
She-Wolves, Mad Mothers, And Also Some Nuns 