Ella Hattan: The Queen of the SwordIn this episode of 'She Changed History,' Simon and Vicky delve into the life of Ellen Hatton, better known as the Jaguarina. Born in 1859 in Ohio, Ella Hatton broke gender barriers to become a celebrated 19th-century swordswoman and duelist. Trained by the progressive Colonel Thomas Monstery, she excelled in multiple forms of combat, eventually becoming an undefeated champion in fencing and other martial arts. The hosts explore her rigorous training, her spectacular career filled with numerous victories, and her influence as a performer and teacher. Ella's resilience, skill, and showmanship made her not only a sports legend but also an inspiring figure for future generations of female athletes.Sources are: https://martialartsnewyork.org/2015/03/31/colonel-thomas-monstery-and-the-training-of-jaguarina-americas-champion-swordswoman/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Hattan#cite_note-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War#Outbreak_of_the_warhttps://clairemead.com/2022/07/03/la-jaguarina/https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/blog/womens-history-spotlight-jaguarina-and-colonel-monstery/https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/la-jaguarina00:00 Introduction and Launch Celebration01:08 Listener-Recommended Topic: Ellen Hudson aka Jaguarina02:54 Early Life of Ellen Hudson03:23 Understanding the American Civil War05:00 Ellen's Move to Cleveland and Theatre Involvement06:43 Training Under Colonel Thomas Monstry11:47 Colonel Monstry's Progressive Approach to Women's Fencing19:57 Grueling Training Regimen21:24 Confronting Sexism22:47 Rising to Fame23:59 Dueling Sensation26:20 Media Savvy and Personal Life34:24 Retirement and Legacy36:12 Conclusion and Reflections

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