Petra "Pedro" Herrera | The Mexican Revolutionary
A Murderess Affair9 Marras 2020

Petra "Pedro" Herrera | The Mexican Revolutionary

Today we're covering Mexican revolutionary Petra Herrera, who also went by "Pedro". She was an active participant of the Mexican Revolution under the leadership of Francisco "Pacho" Villa. When she was outed as a woman, removed of her military rank and status, she formed her own militia of women with members between 400-1000 who would fight alongside the men in battle.

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Anna Zwanziger | The Poisonous Housekeeper

Anna Zwanziger | The Poisonous Housekeeper

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Cecile Brossard: The Bondage Dominatrix Gone Bad

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Lindy Chamberlain; "My God, a dingo took my baby"

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Miss Major Griffin-Gracy | The Stonewall Inn Rebellion

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy | The Stonewall Inn Rebellion

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29 Kesä 202011min

Ida B. Wells-Barnett: Civil Rights Activist

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