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The Fabian Society, both lauded and criticised for its gradualism, played a key role in the development of socialism in Britain On this day in 1884, the Fabian Society was created in London. And a … read more

His commitment to reform, rather than independence for the Philippines, wasn't enough to save him on this day in 1896 Everybody’s heard of Ho Chi Minh but fewer know about José Rizal (1861-1896). … read more

Born on Christmas Eve, he was one of the most bizarre radicals of the 19th century The radical past contains a range of characters. Mixed in with the legions of principled and disciplined activist … read more

The movement for women’s suffrage in the U.S. was diverse. Although the leadership was dominated by white women like Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul, feminist activism came from all across Americ … read more

If Florence Nightingale is the founder of modern nursing, then Thora Silverthorne is the founder of the modern nursing labour movement Thora Silverthorne in around 1910 When people think of the … read more