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The 16th century lesbian poet who could be Scotland’s answer to Gentleman Jack

Maitland was an educated, intellectual and self-determining woman and who found (and, sadly, lost) her big love.

13.07.2026 10

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Diane Watt

Why snappy dogs, scratchy cats, and hungry worms were part of a medieval woman’s vision of the afterlife

Over the course of three nights in 1422, the woman had visions of aggressive pets and insatiable worms tormenting a beloved friend.

07.07.2025 20

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Diane Watt