Troublemakers: Shi Gulan

Shi Gulan (c.1900-1979) avenged her father's death by assassinating an infamous warlord in 1930s China. The legal proceedings that followed were highly publicized and incited public debates over the concepts of law and justice. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here’s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We’re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we’re talking about troublemakers–from women who made “good trouble” to women who thrived in illicit industries to villains in the truest sense of the word.