The Charlotte Pendragon Diaries by Charlotte Pendragon

The Charlotte Pendragon Diaries by Charlotte Pendragon

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Peering Into History’s Dark Past

Peering Into History’s Dark Past

"One of the last taboos to be liberated is to revel in being objectified, and I feel like indulging in taboos sometimes is a way to liberate them.” Dita Von Teese

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It was 305 AD, and Saint Catherine of Alexandria made her grand entrance on stage in front of a large public audience. Next, a big wheel used for carriages was brought out on stage and shown to the crowd. Catherine was placed on the wheel and secured with ties as a Roman executioner picked up a cud…

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