Rosie the Riveter Learns To Fly
Rose Monroe wanted to train as pilot during WWII, but was disqualified for being a single mother. She became a riveter instead — you may know her as Rosie. And she did learn to fly.
Explorers
As J.R.R. Tolkien wrote, “Not all those who wander are lost.” These late-blooming explorers highlight the connection between creativity and adventure. Whether we travel through books, dreams, or distant lands, we find ways to bloom in our own time.
Heinrich Schliemann & the Truth About Troy, Pt. 2
Heinrich Schliemann–discoverer of Homer’s Troy, self-taught polyglot, self-made man. Admirable accomplishments. But did he go too far with Agamemnon’s mask?
Heinrich Schliemann & the Truth About Troy, Pt. 1
He allegedly spoke 14 languages, made millions, and worshiped Homer. In his 40s, he brought Troy from legend into reality. Was Heinrich Schliemann the real deal or a con?
How Bertha Benz Made the World’s First Road Trip—When There Were No Roads
The next time you see a Mercedes on the highway, think of Bertha Benz, the daring woman who, at age 39, saved her husband’s radical invention by making the world’s first road trip when no roads existed!
Movies, Misfortune, And The Making Of Roget’s Thesaurus
Peter Mark Roget graduated from medical school at 19. But the thesaurus that bears his name was his true late-blooming passion.