Mandy Nachampassack-Maloney
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Mandy Nachampassack-Maloney

United States

Mandy has studied history through multiple lenses, with a special focus on the interplay between religion, conflict, and peace. She hosts a "Thursday, Hersday" feature on her blog that shines a spotlight on barrier-breaking women in history and fiction.

Education:
SUNY: Herkimer, 2011
Undergrad Human Services, Religion, Conflict and Peace Certificate via Harvard University, Fundraising Developments via University of California
Expertise:
Tudor Era Feminist Perspectives British Monarchy
Awards:
Amazon Kindle Bestseller (2012)
Member since: Aug 08, 2024
Location: United States
Published posts: 24

Articles by Mandy Nachampassack-Maloney

5 Spooky Places With Witchy Histories for Halloween5 Spooky Places With Witchy Histories for Halloween

Discover spooky spots steeped in witch-related history that are perfect for a Halloween adventure.

7 Spooky Holidays From Around the World7 Spooky Holidays From Around the World

Explore the origins, traditions, and cultural significance of Samhain, Halloween, Day of the Dead, and other spooky holidays celebrated around the world.

Eileithyia, the Forgotten Greek Goddess of Painful BirthsEileithyia, the Forgotten Greek Goddess of Painful Births

In Greek Mythology, the line between Hera, queen of Heaven, and Eileithyia, the embodiment of either blessing or curse in labor and delivery, gets quite blurry.

How Achilles and Penthesilea’s Myth Defied Ancient Gender NormsHow Achilles and Penthesilea’s Myth Defied Ancient Gender Norms

Warrior, queen, myth, or memory? Penthesilea’s story blurs the line between legend and reality, revealing a woman who fought men as an equal.

5 Things Elizabeth Woodville and Anne Boleyn Had in Common5 Things Elizabeth Woodville and Anne Boleyn Had in Common

Anne Boleyn had quite a bit in common with the woman who would be her daughter’s great-grandmother.

Companion or Something More? Queen Elizabeth I and Robert DudleyCompanion or Something More? Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley

Robert Dudley seemed to have nothing to his name but when Elizabeth I finally took the throne, his fortunes became forever tied to hers.

Who Were the Children of Empress Josephine de Beauharnais?Who Were the Children of Empress Josephine de Beauharnais?

Josephine, a woman who was once a prisoner awaiting execution, became France's empress alongside her husband. Yet, her most enduring role is often overlooked: mother.

The Man Who Ruined Elizabeth I’s Teenage YearsThe Man Who Ruined Elizabeth I’s Teenage Years

Who was Thomas Seymour, the man who just about ruined Elizabeth’s queenship before it started?

The Tumultuous Life of Maria Walewska, the Woman Who Changed NapoleonThe Tumultuous Life of Maria Walewska, the Woman Who Changed Napoleon

Before he divorced the indomitable Josephine, there was Maria—Napoleon’s quiet Polish mistress who some say altered the course of his life and legacy.

5 Artworks That Depict the Queen of Sheba5 Artworks That Depict the Queen of Sheba

The Queen of Sheba: history, a legendary journey, and enough regal drama to fill a canvas (or five).

Indian Textiles in Victorian England & the East India CompanyIndian Textiles in Victorian England & the East India Company

Indian textiles, moved between continents by the East India Company, captivated Victorian movers and shakers with their intricate designs and beautifully lush embroidery.

What Happened to Cleopatra’s Four Children?What Happened to Cleopatra’s Four Children?

Royal bloodlines and tangled dynasties; Cleopatra’s children and their fates were as theatrically monumental as the queen herself.