Many cautionary medieval tales warn of the same happenings and outcomes in modern times. T

Fanny Fern, whose real name was Sara Payson Willis (1811-1872), achieved remarkable success as a writer in the mid-19th century. Her newspaper columns were famous for their humor, social commentary, and general success. Fern’s success helped prove that writing could be a lucrative career as an early feminist writer and that women could succeed in journalism.

In the White Rose Movement in Nazi Germany, Hans Scholl dealt with the ideological and strategic aspects, while his sister Sophie spread the message. She ensured the leaflets reached as many people as possible. As a last act of defiance before arrest, Sophie scattered the leftover leaflets from a university balcony.

The Great Famine of 1268 CE is a cautionary tale from medieval times. The U.S. government views climate change and global temperatures as irrelevant. History begs to differ!