Dueling Dilemmas: Gender, Etiquette, and Historical Rivalries

This chapter explores the historical complexities of female dueling and compares it to modern spectacles. It highlights a remarkable woman's defiance of societal norms in the early 1700s, alongside a discussion of dueling etiquette and the famous Hamilton-Burr duel. The episode reveals the cultural nuances and absurdities of dueling practices while reflecting on personal experiences and societal perceptions of gender in combat.