3. What's the most badass historical character nobody seems to know about?

What's the most badass historical character nobody seems to know about?

Robert Fortune - Scottish botanist who snuck into China to steal tea for the East India Company in the 1800s. Kept meticulous journals, which read more like adventure novels. Had to disguise himself as a Northern Mandarine farmer to remain undetected (foreigners couldn't go past established trade ports). Attempted to defend the ship he was aboard from pirates alone, as the crew had taken cover under the deck. Evaded death several times. All for some tea.

​

Mata Hari - Dutch exotic dancer tried and killed for espionage during WWI. Lots of sex, alcohol and secrets. However, there's been a lot of debate over wether or not any of this actually happened. Some people think she was mentally unwell and made everything up, others think the Crown made up the story to silence her.

/r/history Thread
Previous
Next

Recently removed from /r/history

Simple/Short/Silly History Questions Saturday, March 19, 2022 Simple/Short/Silly History Questions Saturday, February 12, 2022 When did marriage become a standard of human relationships? Simple/Short/Silly History Questions Saturday, October 02, 2021 Simple/Short/Silly History Questions Saturday, August 21, 2021 Are there other religious groups in the world that claim "holy" land similar to Jews in Israel, if so which ones and why? Too much focus on wars in history? How were the kingdom of kush and aksumite empire perceived in ancient rome? Life of the muslim peasantry Why do Americans love the American Civil War so much? There Is No Such Thing As A Clean Wehrmacht - World War 2 Channel What made the people of the Americas specifically, think they had the right to have people shipped all the way from Africa to be enslaved? Perceived Importance of US Vice Presidents Is there any evidence that the Japanese were building Nuclear Weapons in WWII The Rani Of Jhansi Regiment of the Indian National Army

More Random Comments

NEED HELP WITH ASSIGNMENT ADVENTURE GAME BY MAY 1ST Monthly Questions Megathread 3 countries At what age is it appropriate to allow a transgender person to start hormone blockers, HRT, or various surgeries? FWD racing is inconsistent between sim racing titles. What is the most interesting story you have of an ancestor (past your parent’s generation)? what is the theory in this sub? I'm 31M who got into my first relationship when I was 21 with my partner who was 25F at the time and moved in with. Noe I'm having confused feelings of not having developed experiences of being with other girls and feel like I rushed things Tipping needs to end for good Satiety: You keep Using that Word What's the most idiotic excuse you've told yourself to skip the gym? Looking for the same jobs in my 40s as I was in my teens. I'm done Thinking about getting into BA Boyfriend bought me a very expensive gift I saw him yesterday, kind of a weird text today.