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city-of-ladies · 1 month
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Antonina: a powerful woman in the sixth-century Roman world
"Antonina was the most powerful uncrowned woman in the sixth-century Roman world. She deposed Pope Silverius, arranged for the sacking of John the Cappadocian, traveled across the Mediterranean with her husband, and even occasionally inserted herself into the running of his army. She knew soldiers, officers, the emperor, popes, bishops, and historians, and at various times commanded them, pleaded with them, and intimidated them. This is a remarkable resume, virtually unparalleled among Roman military wives, and certainly without parallel in the sixth century. She was a formidable woman and, like her friend and patron Theodora, one who was occasionally feared. If the reputation of Belisarius is sometimes inflated in modern evaluations, the reputation of Antonina has been chronically underappreciated. Historians have focused far too much on the Secret History story of Antonina’s affair and her supposed domination of Belisarius, and far too little on her exceptional career. She is evidence that elite women in the sixth century could take on public roles alongside their husbands."
Belisarius & Antonina: Love and war in the age of Justinian, David Alan Parnell
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luxuryandlilacs · 8 months
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Manifestelle
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On a dream girl journey, we want to basically brainwash ourselves to be the best version of ourselves. One way to do that is watching specific content to curate that dream girl. One youtuber I’ve been loving is Manifestelle. Here are some notes I’ve been taking so far:
Broke men love to project their insecurities and negativity on you. Don’t let them have access to you.
You shouldn’t be friends with men. Men look better when they are seen with you. They need to invest in you if they are to be seen with you.
As a woman, you are valuable just by existing.
Listen with your ears, not your triggers.
De-centering men is centering yourself and your desires.
Don’t get mad, get paid.
Abolish low effort men, 💅
Men want the high maintenance.
Stop playing life on hard mode.
Use the patriarchy to your benefit.
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alexismusictrek · 1 month
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Yesterday, today, and tomorrow👀😏💖
#KateMulgrew & #MaryMcDonnell make me one grateful af lesbian💯 So beautiful to have such grace to look up to🙏🏼
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glowuptipsbyekta · 1 month
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How To Be A Confident Women?
Self-Awareness: Know yourself, your strengths, and weaknesses.
Goal Setting: Set achievable goals to boost your confidence.
Challenge Negative Thoughts: Replace self-criticism with positivity.
Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself, especially in tough times.
Step Out of Comfort Zone: Growth happens beyond your comfort zone.
Assertiveness: Learn to express yourself clearly and respectfully.
Self-Care: Prioritize your well-being through sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
Supportive Relationships: Surround yourself with people who uplift you.
Celebrate Accomplishments: Acknowledge and celebrate your successes.
Embrace Failure: See setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Positive Body Language: Stand tall and exude confidence through your posture.
Continuous Learning: Invest in personal development and skills enhancement.
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blackgirlsreverything · 11 months
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And he will forever prosper ❤️
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ladyamanda123 · 2 months
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Interesting….what’s everyone’s thoughts on this? Vogue does a cover of powerhouse women and Taylor isn’t on it. Think she heard Kim was involved and was like hell no? Karlie’s obviously in it. Did Taylor not get an invite to this?? I find this really confusing. How do you have a cover of powerful women and not include the Time Person of the Year. Seems really weird. Would Taylor have overshadowed everyone else?
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nickysfacts · 27 days
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Happy Women’s History Month!
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To celebrate here are a couple of examples of historical women from around the world that showcase how we have always been leaders, in every sense of the word!
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snowangelsoul · 6 months
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FLEETWOOD MAC GYPSY
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To all my "GYPSY" friends: @a-ginlynn @elizabethnicole1951 @crossdresserica @moonstar-magic @rubenesque-dollyd-93 @bluelady329luv @dangerouslycleverflower @diavolaangelica @bitchytimemachineangel @demeter1111 @aravenlunatic @s-usans-blog @ladylilith333 @deadly-catrina
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undergroundrockpress · 9 months
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Colette en 1912.
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paleinsalt · 1 year
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city-of-ladies · 1 month
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Kōgyoku/Saimei (594-661) was Japan’s second empress regnant according to the traditional chronology, with the notable particularity of having reigned twice.
Her first reign ends in blood
Though stable during Empress Suiko’s reign, the court reverted to a state of unrest after her death. Emperor Jomei, died without designating a successor. To put an end to the power struggles, his widow, Princess Takara, was chosen in 642. She was 49 years old and would thus be known as Kōgyoku Tennō.
As the region was hit by a severe drought, Kōgyoku prayed and the rain fell. She thus won her subject's respect.
In 645, her son, Prince Naka no Ōe , killed minister Soga no Iruka in front of her in the throne room. Kōgyoku knew nothing of the plot. As she confronted him, her son explained that Iruka was guilty of treason. 
The empress left the scene and abdicated two days later in favor of her brother Kōtoku, with Naka no Ōe becoming heir apparent. 
In 654, Kōtoku died of an illness and his sister took the throne again as the 37th Tennō, called Saimei. 
A mediator and a builder 
Saimei fostered international relations by sending envoys to Tang China and opening exchanges with the three kingdoms of Korea. She undertook many building projects to show the prosperity of her realm and receive foreign envoys.
Many of those buildings were made of stone. However, not all her projects were met with approval. Such was the case of a facility with an imposing stone wall and necessitating the manual digging of a canal. It nonetheless seems that this canal had two purposes: irrigate the fields and form a moat that would deter enemy invasions. 
At the end of her life, Saimei planned a military to help the kingdom Korean kingdom of Baekje against Silla and China. She was at Tsukushi, readying her troops, when she died at age 68. Before passing away, she told her son Naka not to waste a great amount of labor in building her tomb.
The navy suffered a terrible defeat after her passing. Her son Naka no Ōe would later rule as emperor Tenji.
A loving grandmother
Saimei played an important role in politics by achieving peace between rival factions. She also raised her granddaughter Jitō, who would become a powerful empress in her own right. Extremely saddened by the death of her grandson prince Takeru in 658, she asked to be buried beside him and wrote two poems:
Above the hill 
At Imaki 
If even a cloud
Would only appear, 
Then why should I grieve? 
I did not think of him 
As being a mere child, young
Like the young grass 
By the river bank, where they track
The wounded deer. 
Like the foaming waters 
Of the Asuka river, 
Moving on ceaselessly:
Without pause
Does my mind dwell on him
And:
Though I cross the mountains 
And sail over the seas, 
I shall not forget
The happy 
Times in Imaki. 
 The salt current 
At the river mouth 
Flows back into the sea:
With darkness at my back,
 Must I go, leaving him behind? 
Must I go, 
Leaving behind
My beloved young child?
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Further reading:
Toshio Akima,  "The Songs of the Dead: Poetry, Drama, and Ancient Death Rituals of Japan"
"The story of Empress Saimei"
Aoki Michiko Y., “Jitō Tennō, the female sovereign”, in: Mulhern Chieko Irie (ed.), Heroic with grace legendary women of Japan
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luxuryandlilacs · 8 months
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Let’s not forget this.
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sbrown82 · 12 days
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HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! 💁🏾‍♀️
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j0celynh0rr0r · 4 months
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thischristianguy · 3 months
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This young man is rather forward to Yona
Hak and the Dragons have some real competition in chapter 95
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jeffreyscoke · 6 months
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each day. every day.
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