I lived in The French Quarter for 20 years…and knew NONE of this! Despite being an obsessive reader and reading anything relating to The Quarter’s history. Thank you!!!
And did you know that she was born in1795 (according to the story) and returned to NOLA (also according to the story) in 1948, beginning her new life in NOLA at the age of 153 years!
In Britain, too, during this time it was almost impossible for a woman to get a divorce, or even legal separation, unless her husband wanted it. And while they were married, he controlled all her finances, property, and assets. It wasn’t uncommon for a man to gamble away or otherwise squander his wife’s fortune, and she had no legal means to stop him.
At that time women were legally the property of their parents, especially the father, and husband. Legally, they were children for life. She was unusual in that her mother gave her control over her money but I’m not surprised her father in law changed that. Btw at that time $600 was a lot of money back then. Had her father in jaw wished he could have easily have had her institutionalized, without driving her crazy and without any recourse for her. This video was misleading about the legal power men had over women at that time.
When you check your sources, pictures, and pronunciation; these are great. But once again- why the Nosferatu film clips, the 1940 period movies, and a photo of Jenny Lind? Do you know that we are history needs and we catch these things? It would be ok to use accurate pictures and AI depictions of the real people rather than incorrect eras and people. Thank you
I lived in The French Quarter for 20 years…and knew NONE of this! Despite being an obsessive reader and reading anything relating to The Quarter’s history. Thank you!!!
Have you read ( Intimate Enemies ) by Christina Vella? Amazing book!
And did you know that she was born in1795 (according to the story) and returned to NOLA (also according to the story) in 1948, beginning her new life in NOLA at the age of 153 years!
In Britain, too, during this time it was almost impossible for a woman to get a divorce, or even legal separation, unless her husband wanted it. And while they were married, he controlled all her finances, property, and assets. It wasn’t uncommon for a man to gamble away or otherwise squander his wife’s fortune, and she had no legal means to stop him.
Watch out! It's about to happen here and now in the US!!!!!
Yikes...her own father-in-law wounded her so badly that she almost died and the court STILL didn't grant her separation?
At that time women were legally the property of their parents, especially the father, and husband. Legally, they were children for life. She was unusual in that her mother gave her control over her money but I’m not surprised her father in law changed that. Btw at that time $600 was a lot of money back then. Had her father in jaw wished he could have easily have had her institutionalized, without driving her crazy and without any recourse for her. This video was misleading about the legal power men had over women at that time.
Women were just furniture all their possessions,money was acquired by their bloody husbands..!!
Great retelling of an amazing lady's incredible life. Thank you for posting.
What Brilliant woman in mind & beauty!
The background music was a bit distracting.
In 1830 $600 per month, was equivalent to over $20,000 today! Do your research!
My grandmother used to tell me that it was better to be born poor and free than be born rich and in chains.
Why do so many of these narrators pronounce names and places incorrectly?
Why did you show the Singer Jenny lind as the lady! Be careful when you choise picture- some are well known
0:42 that hairdo, though 😮
Agreed, but ladies in the 1700s would probably be just as appalled by our hairstyles lol.
😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😊IKR?
One of your best!
When you check your sources, pictures, and pronunciation; these are great. But once again- why the Nosferatu film clips, the 1940 period movies, and a photo of Jenny Lind? Do you know that we are history needs and we catch these things? It would be ok to use accurate pictures and AI depictions of the real people rather than incorrect eras and people.
Thank you
It doesn't seem like you read "Intimate enemies : the two worlds of the Baroness de Pontalba" by Christina Vella.
Everting in this story is “chilling”
Amazing story
Thank you! 🙂