Estranged Russian

I would like to continue the discussion about Eleonor of Aquitaine. If you are unfamiliar with the story of this remarkable woman, I suggest you becoming acquainted. She is a truly exceptional case in history. She was born around 1121 (12th century) in what is now southern France. Her father, the... Sign in to see full entry.

Today I was reading a book about Eleonore of Aquitaine by Alison Weir again (highly recommend to anybody interested in women’s studies or biographies) and was wondering how much strength a woman must have had to live her life in the Middle Ages. Then it struck me that no matter how far feminist... Sign in to see full entry.