Mandy Nachampassack-Maloney
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.
Articles by Mandy Nachampassack-Maloney
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 YearsWho was Thomas Seymour, the man who just about ruined Elizabeth’s queenship before it started?
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 NapoleonBefore he divorced the indomitable Josephine, there was Maria—Napoleon’s quiet Polish mistress who some say altered the course of his life and legacy.
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 ShebaThe Queen of Sheba: history, a legendary journey, and enough regal drama to fill a canvas (or five).
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, moved between continents by the East India Company, captivated Victorian movers and shakers with their intricate designs and beautifully lush embroidery.
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?Royal bloodlines and tangled dynasties; Cleopatra’s children and their fates were as theatrically monumental as the queen herself.
Who Were Cleopatra’s Siblings?A royal soap opera with sibling rivalries, questionable marriages, and enough Ptolemys and Cleopatras to make counting rather complicated.
A royal soap opera with sibling rivalries, questionable marriages, and enough Ptolemys and Cleopatras to make counting rather complicated.
Did Belly Dancers Dance for Alexander the Great?From fertility rituals to flamboyant festivals, belly dancers twirl through history’s mists—but did they perform for Alexander the Great?
The Tudor Midwives, Women Who Held Royal Lives & Secrets in Their HandsTudor women, long denied career aspirations, ironically held the most power possible as midwives, with the fragile babes of the royal family in their hands.
Tudor women, long denied career aspirations, ironically held the most power possible as midwives, with the fragile babes of the royal family in their hands.
Why Were Jacquetta and Elizabeth Woodville Accused of Witchcraft?The Woodville women, Jacquetta and her daughter Elizabeth Woodville, learned quickly that marrying up and being legendarily lovely was evidence of devilish witchcraft.
Where Was the Biblical Saba (Land of the Queen of Sheba)?The Queen of Sheba, ruler of Saba, brought her legendary wealth to the palace of King Solomon. But where was Saba?
The Queen of Sheba, ruler of Saba, brought her legendary wealth to the palace of King Solomon. But where was Saba?
Who Were King Solomon’s Many Wives and Concubines?Before he met and traded with the Queen of Sheba, Solomon was already spoken for—about a thousand times over.
Before he met and traded with the Queen of Sheba, Solomon was already spoken for—about a thousand times over.