Author: Fizza Tanveer

Fizza Tanveer writes stories about history for The Feisty News. She resurrects lost stories with her pen-as-time machine. To her, history isn't mere facts and figures; instead, it's about understanding the past's impact on our world.

A 25-year-old Miami woman is facing serious charges after allegedly setting fire to her Tinder date and his car following a dispute over money outside a Miami hotel. Destiny Lenai Johnson was arrested and charged with , attempted murder, aggravated battery and arson. According to the police report, Destiny messaged her date, whom she had met once previously after connecting on Tinder, asking to meet at her hotel around 5 am. Upon arrival, she reportedly requested money from him. When he refused, she allegedly became enraged and poured a substance resembling gasoline onto the passenger seat of his car and…

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Cardi B confirmed her split with her husband, Offset, in a recent Instagram Live. After six years of marriage, public drama, and lavish exchanges, they have decided to break up once again. The news comes after weeks of speculation, with Cardi unfollowing Offset on social media and posting cryptic messages about “losing dead weight.” “I’ve been single for a minute now,” Cardi B shared with her millions of followers when she went live on Instagram on Sunday night to address the rumors directly. She went on to explain that she wasn’t sure how to share the news but wanted to…

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Queen Padmini’s intoxicating beauty drove the Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji, mad with lust after seeing her reflection in the mirror. Alauddin craved her at any cost —  laying siege to Chittargarh and demanding the surrender of King Ratan Singh, Padmini’s husband, in exchange for the queen. When King Ratan Singh refused, a brutal battle unfolded, and the king lost his life. Padmini refused to be Alauddin’s concubine, and she, along with 800 devoted women, committed mass suicide by jumping into a fire. The act, known as “Jauhar” was created to escape dishonor. This poignant story of love, sacrifice, and…

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Harriet Tubman didn’t give a damn about the rules. She wasn’t just an escapee from slavery; she risked her life in 13 expeditions to lead 70 others to escape the shackles of oppression. In this audacious journey, she defied slave catchers, the oppressive Fugitive Slave Act, and the authority of enslavers and never once wavered. Her remarkable courage turned the tide of the Civil War by gathering intelligence for the Union while also championing the cause of women’s suffrage — these are just a few of the remarkable accomplishments of one of America’s most courageous heroes. Early Life and Slavery…

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As Elizabeth Fry walked through the dimly lit corridors of 19th-century Newgate Prison, she witnessed a dreadful sight – naked women, their dignity cruelly stripped away, bearing the scars of abuse. Amid this misery, innocent babies, born of desperation and brutality, shared the confines of this unforgiving institution, their tiny bodies often naked and shivering in the cold. The absence of segregation between male and female prisoners, with unlocked doors during the night, pushed these vulnerable women to the brink, compelling some into prostitution as a desperate means to survive. It was the blazing moment when Elizabeth vowed to challenge…

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In an era when colonialism was dominant, Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba emerged as an exceptional African monarch. Queen Nzinga fearlessly opposed Portuguese colonialists and safeguarded her people from the atrocities of enslavement. Queen Nzinga was a total power freak who called herself King. Yet, her story goes even further, for it’s not just the tale of a queen’s ascent to power but a narrative of her audacious choices that created a living legend and legacy. Daughter of a King Born in 1583 into royalty, Nzinga was the daughter of King Kilombo of Ndongo. Her mother, Kengela ka Nkombe,…

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