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November 2015

November 30, 2015

Cyber Monday sale! Plus: Shirts! Calendars! Stickers!

Today only, get up to 40% off on all the Rejected Princesses merchandise!

November 27, 2015 in Modern Worthies

Katherine Folsom

The Pro Skateboarder Who Teaches Ballet

She started skateboarding to get closer to her family. Now she competes against the best in the world as one of the oldest skaters, and only women, on the field.

Onorata Rodiani (1400-1452)

The Warrior Paintress

When an unrequited admirer began threatening her, this early fresco painter became one of history's first warrior artists.

November 24, 2015

Organization of nuns who infiltrate brothels to save girls aims to expand

Talitha Kum, a group of hundreds of religious sisters who pose as prostitutes to infiltrate brothels and rescue girls from sex trafficking, plans to expand its operations to 140 countries.

November 23, 2015 in Weird History

Victorian Tattoos

First nipple piercing, now tattoos. The Victorian Era was not like you thought.

November 20, 2015 in Weird History

Knitting in Wartime

In WW2, homefront knitters were encouraged to make clothing for the troops - and even given guides on how to do so!

November 19, 2015

Poll: how often would you like new RP entries, and in what format?

The new "comic" format is taking a toll. Could you take a second and let me know what you think of it?

November 19, 2015 in Modern Worthies

Alondra de la Parra

First Female Chief Conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

When she steps up in 2016, she will be one of fewer than twelve women worldwide to lead a major orchestra.

November 18, 2015 in Weird History

Victorian Nipple Rings

When do you think nipple piercing became popular? Try 1889.

November 17, 2015 in Modern Worthies

Maria Fernanda Pineda Calero

Teenaged Activist for Reproductive Rights

Calero works to educate and train other girls on their sexual, reproductive, and citizenship rights.