The deliciously witty drama series ‘The Great’ tells the occasionally true story of Catherine II, Empress of Russia. It’s a wonderful example of why historic dramas should be taken as entertainment, not a history lesson. While playing fast and loose with history it actually sanitizes a lot of the...
Published 11/19/24
Who were the first 10 non-royal women elected or appointed to be Head of State (President) or Head of Government (Prime Minister)?
1. Khertek Anchimaa-Toka, Chair of the Presidium of Little Khural of the Tuvan People’s Republic 1940
2. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Ceylon 1960
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Published 11/12/24