The Black Hand was an underworld society of Italians that thrived in Sicily in the late 19th century. Reading newspaper articles from that time, it
Author: Seletyn
Life is crazy and amazing and wonderful and humiliating and uplifting and a trainwreck. I like to write about all of it. I love pop culture. I love to read. I love studying life, the world and people. I try to write a little something for everyone. I hope you find a tidbit you like. Comments are always welcome, I love conversations.
Women In History: Rebecca Lukens
Rebecca Lukens (1794–1854), born Rebecca Webb Pennock, was an American businesswoman. She was the owner and manager of the iron and steel mill which became
Women In History: Maria Beasley
Maria E. Beasley filed at least 15 patents, including a barrel-hooping machine and improvements to the design of life rafts.
Women In History: Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone was born in West Brookfield, MA on August 13, 1818 to Francis and Hannah Stone. She was best known as a prominent U.S.
Women In History: Marion Donovan
Marion O’Brien Donovan (October 15, 1917 – November 4, 1998) was an American inventor and entrepreneur. Marion was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana where her
Women In History: Zelia Nuttall
Zelia Maria Magdalena Nuttall (6 September 1857 – 12 April 1933) was an American archaeologist and anthropologist specialised in pre-Aztec Mexican cultures and pre-Columbian manuscripts.
Thoughts and Ponderances 