Ching shih

THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL PIRATE IN HISTORY WAS A LADY NAMED CHING SHIH Ching Shih, also known as Cheng I Sao, stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of piracy, defying gender norms and rising to become the most successful pirate in history. Born in Guangdong, China, in the late 18th century,

Ching Shih, Chinese pirate queen.

Ching Shih. Last week, a feminist ninja; this week, it's pirates! Imagine, if you will, Al Capone. Yes, yes, I know this blog is about ladies. Indulge me.

An Ainu woman in traditional garments, 1890s

Jing Lang (1686 – 1717) était une diplomate chinoise et une membre de l'Ordre des Templiers au début du XVIIIe siècle. Un changement de régime en Chine l'amena à fuir son pays et à devenir une pirate prospère, tout en poursuivant les objectifs de l'Ordre. En 2013, sa Mémoire génétique fut utilisée par la branche divertissement de la compagnie Templière Abstergo Industries pour influencer le public grâce à son jeu vidéo Animus sous le nom d'avatar numérique L'Orchidée. Née en Chine de parents…

During a time when most women were denied an education and kept restrained to their homes, there were some women who were courageous enough to confront

Old photos of China: One hundred years of Chinese history condensed in 75 amazing pictures recently restored. From late Qing dynasty ...