Women's History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Marilyn Monroe Quotes
Quotes by Marilyn Monroe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Marilyn Monroe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotations by Notable Women: Index
Quotations from notable women (alphabetical index)
Quotations from notable women (alphabetical index)
Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone: known as the woman who kept her own name after marriage, but involved far more deeply in the struggle for women's rights.
Lucy Stone: known as the woman who kept her own name after marriage, but involved far more deeply in the struggle for women's rights.
Coco Chanel - Biography and Links
Coco Chanel brought us the little black dress, the Chanel suit and jacket, bell bottoms and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Read about her life history, then find more resources on the Net and in print to learn more about her life and fashion.
Coco Chanel brought us the little black dress, the Chanel suit and jacket, bell bottoms and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Read about her life history, then find more resources on the Net and in print to learn more about her life and fashion.
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Background and First Published Version - Julia Ward Howe
First published version of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
First published version of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Black History Biographies
Find biographies, quotes, and other information on notable African American women in history.
Find biographies, quotes, and other information on notable African American women in history.
Biographies of Notable Women
Find biographies of famous and not-so-famous women, with links to more resources on this site and on the Net.
Find biographies of famous and not-so-famous women, with links to more resources on this site and on the Net.
Caroline Kennedy
A biography of Caroline Kennedy (Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg).
A biography of Caroline Kennedy (Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg).
August 26, 1920
The end of the long battle: the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in August, 1920, granted women the right to vote in all United States elections.
The end of the long battle: the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in August, 1920, granted women the right to vote in all United States elections.
About Betsy Ross
Information on Betsy Ross - her life and work
Information on Betsy Ross - her life and work
Alice Paul
Alice Paul biography, with links and picture. Alice Paul was one of the leading figures in the passage of the 19th Amendment for women's suffrage.
Alice Paul biography, with links and picture. Alice Paul was one of the leading figures in the passage of the 19th Amendment for women's suffrage.
Women's History Pictures
An index to images of women's history in pictures, from the About.com Women's History Guide.
An index to images of women's history in pictures, from the About.com Women's History Guide.
Which Tudor Queen Are You? A Women's History Quiz
Which queen in Tudor history are you most like?
Which queen in Tudor history are you most like?
About Anaïs (Anais) Nin
Information on Anaïs (Anais) Nin - her life and work.
Information on Anaïs (Anais) Nin - her life and work.
Coco Chanel Quotes
Quotes by Coco Chanel - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Coco Chanel - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Pictures of Women's Suffrage Movement
Pictures of women's suffrage movement - women working for the vote, depicted in pictures. Part of a collection of women's history pictures.
Pictures of women's suffrage movement - women working for the vote, depicted in pictures. Part of a collection of women's history pictures.
Maya Angelou Quotes
Quotes by Maya Angelou - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Maya Angelou - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Dorothy Parker Quotes
Quotes by Dorothy Parker - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Dorothy Parker - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Roe v. Wade
An overview of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of January 22, 1973, which has shaped debate about abortion in America ever since.
An overview of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of January 22, 1973, which has shaped debate about abortion in America ever since.
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams biography - First Lady, farm manager, women's rights advocate.
Abigail Adams biography - First Lady, farm manager, women's rights advocate.
Isabella I of Spain
Biography of Queen Isabella I of Spain, with links and illustrations.
Biography of Queen Isabella I of Spain, with links and illustrations.
World War II Posters Women Roles
Posters and other propaganda images used in World War II to recruit women to homefront and military support jobs and to depict women in often nontraditional roles.
Posters and other propaganda images used in World War II to recruit women to homefront and military support jobs and to depict women in often nontraditional roles.
Florence Nightingale Quotes
Quotes by Florence Nightingale - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Florence Nightingale - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Jackie Kennedy
A picture of Jackie Kennedy (Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis), First Lady, wife of President John F. Kennedy
A picture of Jackie Kennedy (Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis), First Lady, wife of President John F. Kennedy
Abortion History
A brief outline of the way the abortion controversy has evolved in the United States
A brief outline of the way the abortion controversy has evolved in the United States
Marie Antoinette
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France: From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793.
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France: From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793.
About Joan Baez
Information on Joan Baez - her life and work.
Information on Joan Baez - her life and work.
Katharine Hepburn Quotes
Quotes by Katharine Hepburn - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Katharine Hepburn - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Picture of Marie Antoinette - Women's History
A picture of Marie Antoinette, part of a large collection of pictures of notable women of history.
A picture of Marie Antoinette, part of a large collection of pictures of notable women of history.
Women's Suffrage Quiz
A few trivia questions on the American women's suffrage movement.
A few trivia questions on the American women's suffrage movement.
Alice Walker Biography
Information on Alice Walker, African American novelist and author of The Color Purple.
Information on Alice Walker, African American novelist and author of The Color Purple.
First Lady Quiz 1
A quiz on the American first ladies -- see how much you know!
A quiz on the American first ladies -- see how much you know!
Florence Nightingale
A profile of Florence Nightingale, founder of the modern profession of nursing.
A profile of Florence Nightingale, founder of the modern profession of nursing.
Sally Hemings
Sally Hemings, a slave, and her relationship with her master, Thomas Jefferson.
Sally Hemings, a slave, and her relationship with her master, Thomas Jefferson.
Int'l Suffrage Timeline
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes
Quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Women and the Civil War - Pictures - Images of Women in the War Between the States
Photographs of women in the Civil War: nurses, wives of officers, women's property affected by the war, Mary Surratt and others.
Photographs of women in the Civil War: nurses, wives of officers, women's property affected by the war, Mary Surratt and others.
Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great of Russia: this biography of Catherine the Great highlights important contributions she made to history, with links to more information.
Catherine the Great of Russia: this biography of Catherine the Great highlights important contributions she made to history, with links to more information.
Althea Gibson
Biography of Althea Gibson, tennis pioneer and African American athlete.
Biography of Althea Gibson, tennis pioneer and African American athlete.
Mother Teresa Quotes
Quotes by Mother Teresa - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mother Teresa - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Biographies of Famous Women in Science
Biographies of women who have made a difference in science, mathematics and medicine.
Biographies of women who have made a difference in science, mathematics and medicine.
Women Skating Champions
A history of women in Olympic figure skating
A history of women in Olympic figure skating
Susan B Anthony - Biography and Links
Susan B Anthony - A biography of Susan B Anthony, a leader in the women's rights movement of the 19th century. Susan B Anthony was the best known speaker and organizer for woman suffrage.
Susan B Anthony - A biography of Susan B Anthony, a leader in the women's rights movement of the 19th century. Susan B Anthony was the best known speaker and organizer for woman suffrage.
Margaret Sanger
A biography of Margaret Sanger, the nurse who promoted birth control as a means by which a woman could exercise control over her life and health.
A biography of Margaret Sanger, the nurse who promoted birth control as a means by which a woman could exercise control over her life and health.
Abigail Adams Quotes
Quotes by Abigail Adams - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Abigail Adams - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell biography, with links to related articles about Elizabeth Blackwell on this site and on the Net.
Elizabeth Blackwell biography, with links to related articles about Elizabeth Blackwell on this site and on the Net.
Women's Voices - Quotations from Women
Women's Voices: Quotations from Women
Women's Voices: Quotations from Women
Angela Davis
Angela Davis profile: an activist and teacher, Angela Davis was once on the FBI's most wanted list. In 1980, she ran for U.S. Vice President...
Angela Davis profile: an activist and teacher, Angela Davis was once on the FBI's most wanted list. In 1980, she ran for U.S. Vice President...
Rosie the Riveter
Picture of Rosie the Riveter - famous World War II war effort poster.
Picture of Rosie the Riveter - famous World War II war effort poster.
Princess Diana's Wedding
The wedding of Diana Spencer to Prince Charles was a spectacular fairy-tale affair, seen worldwide via television.
The wedding of Diana Spencer to Prince Charles was a spectacular fairy-tale affair, seen worldwide via television.
Anna and the King - True Story?
Anna Leonowens and her six years at the Court of Siam: her story has captured the imagination of generations of Americans.
Anna Leonowens and her six years at the Court of Siam: her story has captured the imagination of generations of Americans.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
An illustrated biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady and editor.
An illustrated biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady and editor.
Women's Fashion from the Time of William the Conqueror
Pictures of English costume in medieval England.
Pictures of English costume in medieval England.
Josephine Baker
A biography of Josephine Baker, jazz singer and Harlem Renaissance figure -- her life and her career.
A biography of Josephine Baker, jazz singer and Harlem Renaissance figure -- her life and her career.
Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots, biography, including information on her life, a bibliography of print resources, and web links.
Mary, Queen of Scots, biography, including information on her life, a bibliography of print resources, and web links.
Women in the Tudor Dynasty
Women of the Tudor dynasty included the two fascinating sisters of Henry VIII, Margaret and Mary, themselves ancestors of some interesting women of history.
Women of the Tudor dynasty included the two fascinating sisters of Henry VIII, Margaret and Mary, themselves ancestors of some interesting women of history.
Women's Fashions of the 17th Century - Hollar Engravings - Main Page
In the mid-17th century, Wenceslaus Holler published this series of engravings depicting the costume of women in England. These images record a contemporary view of the costume of women, a subject which fascinated the artist.
In the mid-17th century, Wenceslaus Holler published this series of engravings depicting the costume of women in England. These images record a contemporary view of the costume of women, a subject which fascinated the artist.
About Julia Ward Howe
Information on Julia Ward Howe - her life and work
Information on Julia Ward Howe - her life and work
Sojourner Truth
A biography of Sojourner Truth, former slave, abolitionist, preacher and advocate of women's rights.
A biography of Sojourner Truth, former slave, abolitionist, preacher and advocate of women's rights.
Queen Victoria's Offspring
A list of the children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, showing their intermarriages with other royal houses of Europe.
A list of the children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, showing their intermarriages with other royal houses of Europe.
Mary Wollstonecraft - A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Overview
Mary Wollstonecraft - an overview of her life and her major work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Part of an article on Mary Wollstonecraft's life and writings.
Mary Wollstonecraft - an overview of her life and her major work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Part of an article on Mary Wollstonecraft's life and writings.
About Anna Leonowens
Information on Anna Leonowens - her life and work
Information on Anna Leonowens - her life and work
Nefertiti
Nefertiti, part of a collection of images of women of ancient history, in artists' conceptions throughout the ages.
Nefertiti, part of a collection of images of women of ancient history, in artists' conceptions throughout the ages.
About Nina Simone - Biography of Nina Simone - Nina Simone Biography
Nina Simone biography, with a discography and carefully selected links to other relevant sites.
Nina Simone biography, with a discography and carefully selected links to other relevant sites.
Male Chauvinist Pig - Glossary
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
Jane Austen Quotes
Quotes by Jane Austen - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jane Austen - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Rosa Parks Picture
Picture of Rosa Parks - Civil Rights Heroine - women's history
Picture of Rosa Parks - Civil Rights Heroine - women's history
Jackie Kennedy Onassis Quotes
Quotes by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Anais Nin Quotes
Quotes by Anais Nin - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Anais Nin - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Helen Keller Quotes
Quotes by Helen Keller - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Helen Keller - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Bra-Burning Myth
Feminists in the 1960s burned their bras - we all know that - even if it Just Ain't So.
Feminists in the 1960s burned their bras - we all know that - even if it Just Ain't So.
Hypatia
Hypatia, a mathematician, was an important pagan philosopher. Hypatia of Alexandria was a popular teacher in the Roman empire, and came under attack by the Christian Church.
Hypatia, a mathematician, was an important pagan philosopher. Hypatia of Alexandria was a popular teacher in the Roman empire, and came under attack by the Christian Church.
Lizzie Borden
A biography of Lizzie Borden, accused (and acquitted) murderer of her father and stepmother.
A biography of Lizzie Borden, accused (and acquitted) murderer of her father and stepmother.
Women's History Picture Gallery - Individuals
Women's History picture gallery - photographs and other illustrations of women through history
Women's History picture gallery - photographs and other illustrations of women through history
The Furies
A profile of the Furies, mythological female monsters.
A profile of the Furies, mythological female monsters.
Margaret Mead Quotes
Quotes by Margaret Mead - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Margaret Mead - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Calamity Jane
A profile of Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Cannary Burke), notable figure from American western history.
A profile of Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Cannary Burke), notable figure from American western history.
Sylvia Plath Quotes
Quotes by Sylvia Plath - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Sylvia Plath - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Queens, Empresses, Pharaohs
Every person who wants to be literate in history should know about these powerful women rulers -- queens, pharaohs, empresses.
Every person who wants to be literate in history should know about these powerful women rulers -- queens, pharaohs, empresses.
100 Important Women in World History
Listing the most important women who have contributed to the world's history.
Listing the most important women who have contributed to the world's history.
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Manuscript Version - Julia Ward Howe
Manuscript version of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic as written by Julia Ward Howe.
Manuscript version of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic as written by Julia Ward Howe.
About Katharine Lee Bates
Information on Katharine Lee Bates - her life and work.
Information on Katharine Lee Bates - her life and work.
Cleopatra with Anthony
Cleopatra picture: Lerouisse painting of Anthony and Cleopatra, from the 18th century.
Cleopatra picture: Lerouisse painting of Anthony and Cleopatra, from the 18th century.
All About Women's Suffrage
Women's suffrage - articles, biographies, timelines, original documents, pictures, and more information on the long struggle to win the vote for women.
Women's suffrage - articles, biographies, timelines, original documents, pictures, and more information on the long struggle to win the vote for women.
Julia Ward Howe - Writing the Battle Hymn of the Republic
3 of 7: Julia Ward Howe and the writing of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
3 of 7: Julia Ward Howe and the writing of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
About Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Information on Elizabeth Cady Stanton - her life and work
Information on Elizabeth Cady Stanton - her life and work
Susan B. Anthony Quotes
Quotes by Susan B. Anthony - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Susan B. Anthony - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Poems by Women - Author Index - All
Poetry by women: author index. Poetry written by women, much of it before the twentieth century. Gives insight into the lives and expectations of women in history.
Poetry by women: author index. Poetry written by women, much of it before the twentieth century. Gives insight into the lives and expectations of women in history.
Mary I of England
A biography of Queen Mary I of England, known as Bloody Mary, who was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, his first wife.
A biography of Queen Mary I of England, known as Bloody Mary, who was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, his first wife.
Women Leaders
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
Frida Kahlo Quotes
Quotes by Frida Kahlo - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Frida Kahlo - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt
A biography of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, Pharaoh of Egypt, whose liaisons with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony helped lead to their downfalls.
A biography of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, Pharaoh of Egypt, whose liaisons with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony helped lead to their downfalls.
Lucille Ball Quotes
Quotes by Lucille Ball - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Lucille Ball - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Woman's Costume in the Time of William the Second - A Norman Woman's Gown and Wimple
What did the clothing of a Norman woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of William Rufus in England.
What did the clothing of a Norman woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of William Rufus in England.
Motherhood Quotes
Quotes on mothers and motherhood, most from notable women. For Mother's Day or any day.
Quotes on mothers and motherhood, most from notable women. For Mother's Day or any day.
Queen Mum Elizabeth
Profile of Queen Elizabeth, consort of George VI and mother of Queen Elizabeth II.
Profile of Queen Elizabeth, consort of George VI and mother of Queen Elizabeth II.
Women in Mathematics History
Women in mathematics - top 10 women mathematicians born before the 20th century. These women in math are listed in chronological order: Hypatia of Alexandria, Elena Cornaro Piscopia, Maria Agnesi, Sophie Germain, Mary Fairfax Somerville, Ada Lovelace (Augusta Byron), Charlotte Angas Scott, Sofya Kovalevskaya, Alicia Stott and Amelie Noether.
Women in mathematics - top 10 women mathematicians born before the 20th century. These women in math are listed in chronological order: Hypatia of Alexandria, Elena Cornaro Piscopia, Maria Agnesi, Sophie Germain, Mary Fairfax Somerville, Ada Lovelace (Augusta Byron), Charlotte Angas Scott, Sofya Kovalevskaya, Alicia Stott and Amelie Noether.
Woman's Costume in the Time of Stephen - Medieval England Fashion
What did the clothing of a medieval English woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of Stephen of England.
What did the clothing of a medieval English woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of Stephen of England.
About Sally Ride
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. Find pictures, a biography and many links on this page focusing on Sally Ride, female astronaut.
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. Find pictures, a biography and many links on this page focusing on Sally Ride, female astronaut.
Sally Hemings' Children
Information on Sally Hemings' children.
Information on Sally Hemings' children.
Quiz: African American History and Women
A quiz testing your knowledge of African American history and women's history.
A quiz testing your knowledge of African American history and women's history.
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901, gave her name to an age.
Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901, gave her name to an age.
Women Reenactors
Picture women's history
Picture women's history
Women Astronauts - Pictures of Women Astronauts - Women in Space - NASA photographs
Photographs of women in the Civil War: nurses, wives of officers, women's property affected by the war, Mary Surratt and others.
Photographs of women in the Civil War: nurses, wives of officers, women's property affected by the war, Mary Surratt and others.
Hillary Rodham Clinton Quotes
Quotes by Hillary Rodham Clinton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Hillary Rodham Clinton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Barbara Bush
A portrait of Barbara Bush, First Lady, part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
A portrait of Barbara Bush, First Lady, part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
About Sappho of Lesbos
Sappho of Lesbos, ancient Greek poet, is known for her emotional and personal poems even though little of her writing survives.
Sappho of Lesbos, ancient Greek poet, is known for her emotional and personal poems even though little of her writing survives.
Oprah Winfrey Quotes
Quotes by Oprah Winfrey - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Oprah Winfrey - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Women Artists - Renaissance and Baroque Painters - 16th Century Female Artists
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
Woman's Costume of the Time of William the First - Early English and Norman Women's Fashion
What did the clothing of a Norman woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a noblewoman's dress in the time of William the First of England.
What did the clothing of a Norman woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a noblewoman's dress in the time of William the First of England.
Marilyn Monroe
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
Mary Parker Follett
Mary Parker Follett was a pioneer theorist on management theory. That her work is nearly forgotten today is sad, because even in 1918 and 1924, her work shows the direction of much of 20th century management thinking.
Mary Parker Follett was a pioneer theorist on management theory. That her work is nearly forgotten today is sad, because even in 1918 and 1924, her work shows the direction of much of 20th century management thinking.
Boudicca
Boudicca was a British Celtic warrior queen who led a revolt against Roman occupation.
Boudicca was a British Celtic warrior queen who led a revolt against Roman occupation.
Brutal Treatment at Occoquan
The story of the treatment at Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 of the woman suffrage militants arrested for protesting outside the White House.
The story of the treatment at Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 of the woman suffrage militants arrested for protesting outside the White House.
Memorial Service Program, Inez Milholland Boissevain
Memorial Service: Inez Milholland Boissevan was a popular speaker for the cause of suffrage. When she collapsed of exhaustion during a speech and soon died, many suffragists considered her a martyr to the cause of woman suffrage.
Memorial Service: Inez Milholland Boissevan was a popular speaker for the cause of suffrage. When she collapsed of exhaustion during a speech and soon died, many suffragists considered her a martyr to the cause of woman suffrage.
Gloria Steinem Quotes
Quotes by Gloria Steinem - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Gloria Steinem - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Biographies of Notable American Women
Biographies of notable American women.
Biographies of notable American women.
Mary White Rowlandson
Mary White Rowlandson was captured by Indians in Massachusetts near the end of King Philip's War, and her autobiography became a best-seller.
Mary White Rowlandson was captured by Indians in Massachusetts near the end of King Philip's War, and her autobiography became a best-seller.
Maria Montessori Quotes
Quotes by Maria Montessori - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Maria Montessori - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Herstory Quiz
A few trivia questions
A few trivia questions
Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision - 1973
Roe v Wade text: find the complete text of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision on abortion rights, Roe v. Wade. Includes dissenting opiinions.
Roe v Wade text: find the complete text of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision on abortion rights, Roe v. Wade. Includes dissenting opiinions.
Florence Nightingale Books
A bibliography of Florence Nightingale biographies and related texts.
A bibliography of Florence Nightingale biographies and related texts.
Women's Summer Poems
Some 19th and 20th century poems by women on the topic of summer -- summer as a metaphor, summer as a subject.
Some 19th and 20th century poems by women on the topic of summer -- summer as a metaphor, summer as a subject.
About Florence Nightingale
A short excerpt about the contribution of Florence Nightingale, from the perspective of an American writing in 1864.
A short excerpt about the contribution of Florence Nightingale, from the perspective of an American writing in 1864.
Biographies of Notable Medieval Women
Find biographies of famous and not-so-famous women, with links to more resources on this site and on the Net.
Find biographies of famous and not-so-famous women, with links to more resources on this site and on the Net.
Woman Suffrage Timeline - Winning the Vote
Dates that women in the U.S. got the vote - national and some state and local milestones.
Dates that women in the U.S. got the vote - national and some state and local milestones.
Betsy Ross Flag Myth
Betsy Ross didn't make the first American flag, so why keep telling a false story?
Betsy Ross didn't make the first American flag, so why keep telling a false story?
Louisa May Alcott Quotes
Quotes by Louisa May Alcott - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Louisa May Alcott - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Eleanor Roosevelt
A portrait of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Part of a gallery of pictures of American First Ladies.
A portrait of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Part of a gallery of pictures of American First Ladies.
Nancy Astor
A biography of Nancy Astor, society hostess and outspoken social critic who was the first woman seated in the House of Commons.
A biography of Nancy Astor, society hostess and outspoken social critic who was the first woman seated in the House of Commons.
Sacagawea
The real history of Sacagawea (Sacajawea), guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Shoshone Indian woman now on the U.S. dollar coin is often considered responsible for the success of the explorers in reaching their destination peacefully.
The real history of Sacagawea (Sacajawea), guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Shoshone Indian woman now on the U.S. dollar coin is often considered responsible for the success of the explorers in reaching their destination peacefully.
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Later Versions - Julia Ward Howe
Later versions of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Later versions of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Alice Paul Quotes
Quotes by Alice Paul - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Alice Paul - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Pocahontas
A biography of Pocahontas, whose role in the early English settlement of Virginia was key to the survival of the colonists.
A biography of Pocahontas, whose role in the early English settlement of Virginia was key to the survival of the colonists.
Black History & Women
Celebrate the women of black history and their contributions and persepective.
Celebrate the women of black history and their contributions and persepective.
Bette Davis Quotes
Quotes by Bette Davis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Bette Davis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome - Clip Art Image Picture
Image in black and white of the goddess Athena or Minerva.
Image in black and white of the goddess Athena or Minerva.
Tokyo Rose - Iva Toguri D'Aquino - Orphan Ann
Information on Iva Ikuko Toguri - Tokyo Rose - her trial and assessment of the evidence.
Information on Iva Ikuko Toguri - Tokyo Rose - her trial and assessment of the evidence.
Women Captives and Indian Captivity Narratives
A genre of American literature has been the Indian captive narrative. In these stories, it's usually been women who were kidnapped. The stories reinforce the image of women as needing protection even as they try to define and show women's strength and courage. The stories also perpetuate stereotypes of Indians and settlers, and were part of the on-going conflict between these groups as the settlers moved westward.
A genre of American literature has been the Indian captive narrative. In these stories, it's usually been women who were kidnapped. The stories reinforce the image of women as needing protection even as they try to define and show women's strength and courage. The stories also perpetuate stereotypes of Indians and settlers, and were part of the on-going conflict between these groups as the settlers moved westward.
Mary Todd Lincoln Picture
Picture of Mary Todd Lincoln First Lady of the United States - part of a collection of women's history images.
Picture of Mary Todd Lincoln First Lady of the United States - part of a collection of women's history images.
Woman's Costume in the Time of Richard I - Medieval England Fashion
What did the clothing of a medieval English woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of Richard I of England.
What did the clothing of a medieval English woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of Richard I of England.
Brazil - Women - Encyclopedia of Women's History
Women in Brazil. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Women's History from Jone Johnson Lewis
Women in Brazil. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Women's History from Jone Johnson Lewis
Kristi Yamaguchi
Biography of Kristi Yamaguchi, figure skating champion.
Biography of Kristi Yamaguchi, figure skating champion.
Women Pharaohs
The rulers of ancient Egypt, Pharaohs, were almost all men. The evidence for a few women Pharaohs is sketchy at best. Here is a list of the women most commonly thought to have served as Pharaoh, or to have assumed the power of the Pharaoh as a regent.
The rulers of ancient Egypt, Pharaohs, were almost all men. The evidence for a few women Pharaohs is sketchy at best. Here is a list of the women most commonly thought to have served as Pharaoh, or to have assumed the power of the Pharaoh as a regent.
Molly Ivins Quotes
Quotes by Molly Ivins - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Molly Ivins - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Mary of Guise
A biography of Mary of Guise, part of the powerful Guise family of France, wife of James V of Scotland, and mother of Mary, Queen of Scots.
A biography of Mary of Guise, part of the powerful Guise family of France, wife of James V of Scotland, and mother of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Diana, Princess of Wales
A biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, who was the first British citizen to marry a British heir in 300 years, and whose marriage ended in scandal and divorce.
A biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, who was the first British citizen to marry a British heir in 300 years, and whose marriage ended in scandal and divorce.
Pema Chodron Quotes
Quotes by Pema Chodron - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Pema Chodron - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Alice Walker Quotes
Quotes by Alice Walker - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Alice Walker - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Mae West Quotes
Quotes by Mae West - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mae West - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.