The idea or practice of being self-reliant and individual; a sense of self; or favouring freedom of action for individuals over the dictates of a group or state.
Individualism
Fact of the Day
Paris society was rocked by scandal in 1787, when Madame Vigée Le Brun painted herself with a wide smile on her face.
Quote of the Day
"I have no political ambitions for myself or my children.
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~ Joseph P. Kennedy
On This Day
1397 Geoffrey Chaucer told The Canterbury Tales for the first time at the court of Richard II.
1521 Martin Luther's trial began during the Diet of Worms over his 95 Theses. When asked about his teachings, he asked for time to reflect and was given a day to think.