The Dahomey Amazons were an all-female Fon military regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey, a West African kingdom which was located within present-day Benin. They were dubbed “Amazons” by Western historians who likened them to the mythical Amazons of ancient Anatolia and the Black Sea. In their homeland, they were known as Mino, or Minon, meaning “our mothers.”
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5 Incredible Books for Children About Women in History
These days we're starting to see a huge variety of books which bring women and girls to the fore, creating positive female role models to aspire to, rather than the never-ending tales which make it appear as if only men ever did anything of note. As a mother I now revel in the wide selection of books available for my reading time with the girls. We particularly enjoy reading about women throughout history who have achieved great things against all odds.
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Clark Stanley: The Original Snake Oil Salesman
Clark Stanley, the self-styled “Rattlesnake King”, was born in 1854 in Abilene, Texas.
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The Hollow Earth Theory
According to Hollow Earth Theory, the Earth is a hollow planet with ancient entrances to the subterranean world scattered throughout it, including near both polar caps. Since ancient times, some have believed that there is an underground world inside our planet illuminated by a tiny sun, and it includes mountains, forests, and lakes.
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Real-Life Lord of the Flies: The Strange and Violent History of Pitcairn Island
Pitcairn Island is a place so remote, and with a history so bizarre, that until recently it was viewed almost as myth rather than reality. But the events that took place on this tiny island in the Pacific Ocean were very real.
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