Emily Rose Kent
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Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Remarkable Queen of Two Kingdoms
Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful and fascinating individuals of the Middle Ages, changed the course of European history through her life and rule. She was born in 1122 in Aquitaine, the region that forms part of southern France today, and would go on to become the mother of two kings and the second wife of another who would rule most of the continent. Eleanor’s life centered on ambition, intellect, passion and a strong desire to define her own power in a world dominated by men.
By Emily Rose Kent3 days ago in History
The Karen Phenomenon: Unpacking the Origins and Implications of a Modern Slang Term
It has become a word widely used in memes and on social media to refer to a certain kind of person who exhibits an entitled, demanding behaviour. The origin, the history and context, and the different ramifications of the ‘Karen’ phenomenon are the focus of this article.
By Emily Rose Kent6 days ago in Psyche
The Art and Science of Medical Tattoos
Medical tattoos, also known as alert tattoos or medical alert tattoos, are essentially wearable identifiers for medical issues. Often, they run concise diagnostic information such as blood type, an allergic reaction to certain drugs or foods, a serious medical condition, or a procedure that requires special attention from medical professionals. Medical tattoos can prove invaluable to first responders who arrive at the scene in emergency situations, people with such tattoos are typically unable to communicate. However, first responders typically are not trained to look for them, and can be easily missed if covered or in an area with other distracting tattoos.
By Emily Rose Kent7 days ago in FYI
The Rise of The Black Squirrel
The appearance of black squirrels in New York State has been increasingly noticed in the past few years. Twenty years ago was my first sighting when I travelled with my family to Niagra Falls and spotted that first solid black animal scurrying among a bald tree on an island on a river leading to the park. It was a late fall day, and the trees were leafless but the most unusual solid black squirrels were everywhere. At the time, I did not realize them to be the same species as the grey, furry animals that i had seen all of my life in New York’s Hudon Valley region and surrounding areas. But unknown to me then, those very unusual ebony rodents, seemingly so foreign had been appearing in various sections of the country, turning heads and perplexing the human imagination.
By Emily Rose Kent7 days ago in Earth