Given a choice between common sense and her version of things, men always leaned toward her version. It was a gift that served the Confederacy well. Read more here: http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Boyd_Belle_1844-1900

Paquiquineo Part 1

Not Even Past is produced by Encyclopedia Virginia, an authoritative online resource about Virginia history published by Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Hosted by the encyclopedia’s editor, Brendan Wolfe, it will be for history lovers but also for people who just love a good story. In each episode, Wolfe combs through the encyclopedia looking for the most interesting people and the most provocative questions.  This podcast is produced by Miranda Bennett.