October 20, 2015 in Modern Worthies Constance Leathart The forgotten 'aviatrix' of WWII She was the first British woman outside London to get a pilot's license, and one of the first to join the Air Transport Auxiliary.
October 20, 2015 in RP Presents Executioners from Shaolin (1977) Groins as strong as steel, kung fu stances that keep women's legs closed, androgynous martial arts masters -- this seminal action movie has a lot to say about the sexes, but not what you'd expect.
October 19, 2015 Annie Duke NPR took a look back at the first World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions in 2004, and how being the only woman in the tournament both harmed and helped the winner.
Community Rejected Princesses Halloween Showcase! The incredible members of the University of Texas Students for Wema organization have unveiled their Halloween costumes -- and they're all RPs! The results are amazing.
October 15, 2015 Edith Cavell This week marked the 100th anniversary of Edith Cavell's execution for helping British and French soldiers out of German-occupied Belgium. Let's take a look back at her life.
October 15, 2015 in Modern Worthies Tsuneko Sasamoto Japan's First Female Photojournalist She became Japan's first female photojournalist at the age of 25. 76 years later she's still going strong.
Freydís Eiríksdóttir (c. 1000 CE) Sword-Wielding Pregnant Viking When attacked by Native Americans, this pregnant viking bared her chest, brandished a sword, and took them on by herself. And she won.
October 13, 2015 SCA veteran bests burglar with sword When a burglar broke into Karen Dolley's home, he didn't know she had a sword and years of practice using one.
October 13, 2015 in RP Presents The 14 Amazons (1972) When virtually all their family's male heirs were wiped out, the 14 widows of the Yang clan did not mourn. They did not hide. They got revenge.
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