by lzadmin | Nov 30, 2012 | Fabulous Females, Sassy Scholar
A “Bubbly” Female that Nicole! Next time you lift a glass of the bubbly in celebration thank Nicole-Barbe Clicquot. Yep—that Clicquot. After wine-maker hubby’s untimely demise, the 20 year widow and new mom took over the biz., ultimately producing the prestige...
by lzadmin | Nov 23, 2012 | Fabulous Females, Sassy Scholar
Julia Domna: Wife. Mother. Philosopher. Political mover & shaker. The astrologer’s prediction proved correct! Married in her teens to a 40-something widower Roman commander named Septimus Severus—soon to become the first African Roman emperor—Julia &...
by lzadmin | Nov 16, 2012 | Fabulous Females, Sassy Scholar
Professional Poisoner!! Can you believe it? Professional poisoner was a career option for women back in ancient Rome. Evidently, many people required the services of a skilled toxic-ologist. During Nero’s reign (he was blamed for burning Rome), Locasta was the woman...
by lzadmin | Nov 9, 2012 | Fabulous Females, Sassy Scholar
We know we’re fabulous, right ladies? How fab are we? Did you know women were the first beer-makers! Thank us later, men! 4000 years ago in ancient Sumer, women brewed and sold barley beer. So healthy and nutritious! Good for the whole family! One fiscally-minded,...