One of the most iconic stars of Old Hollywood, Rita Hayworth was seen as the ultimate femme fatale, but she had a tragic backstory. Though Rita Hayworth is best known for playing "femme fatale" characters, she appeared in over 40 films throughout her career and impressed audiences with her talent for both dramatic and comedic roles.Herbert Dorfman/Corbis via Getty Images Rita Hayworth suns herself at a Hollywood pool in 1946. Read More...
These inspirational quotes for women, courtesy of everyone from Anne Frank to Beyoncé, reveal the true meaning of strength, equality, and courage. “I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took an excuse.”
— Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursingWikimedia Commons “Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.”
— Janis Joplin, American musicianWikimedia Commons “We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” Read More...
"In those days, we were very loyal Brits - stupid as that may sound. We were brainwashed into being little brown Britishers." Ashanti troops in the Gold Coast Regiment of the Royal West African Frontier Force, Ghana, circa 1940-1946.Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images Kenyan soldiers, or the King's African Rifles, training in the bush, Kenya, 1944.Wikimedia Commons A British tank rolls past the Egyptian pyramids, April 21, 1939.Keystone/Getty Images A member of the East African Pioneers named Kisarishu in uniform, East Africa, Sept. Read More...
