"Perhaps the
most remembered
and quoted (pdf) woman in Indian
history is a sixteenth century
poet,
singer and
saint called Mirabai, or Meera.
Versions of
her songs are sung today
all over India,
and she
appears as a
subject in
films,
books,
dances,
plays and
paintings. Even Gandhi
promoted her, seeing Mira as a
symbol of a woman who has
the right to
choose her own path, forsake a life of luxury, and in
nonviolent resistance
find liberation (pdf)." ~
Women in World History
posted by infini
on Nov 18, 2012 -
5 comments
The drawings of Ron Franciere circa 1962-1988 — "Ron Franciere was something of a mystery to me. Ran into many dead ends trying to find information on him. I posted some images on my website Bighappyfunhouse. I received emails that held a few stories of Ron and his life - but nothing ever lead me to contacting Ron Franciere. Then, I received an anonymous comment on my website."
posted by unliteral
on Aug 21, 2012 -
7 comments
What Did The Rebel Yell Sound Like? (video): 'From the early 1900's through the 1940's, Civil War veterans were filmed, recorded and interviewed at reunions, parades, and other patriotic events where, as the century advanced, they came increasingly to seem like ambulatory trophies from some distant age of heroes.'
posted by the man of twists and turns
on Apr 27, 2012 -
50 comments
