Wait, That Actually Happened? Mind-bending Historical Moments You Won’t Believe
The Opera Singer Who Challenged Men to Topless Duels
Meet the mysterious Julie d’Aubigny, a brilliant French swordmaster and opera singer who challenged societal norms. She frequently won duels against males, battling bare-chested to prove she was a woman and dispelling any questions about her gender.
She was not just a fearless fighter but a brave woman. There are tales of her becoming a nun for love, setting a convent on fire, and even getting arrested for her outspoken affection for women at elite gatherings. Julie was an unstoppable woman.
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