Articles and content from 2006, from your About.com Women's History Guide.
A summary of the importance of the Admonition to Parliament. Queen Elizabeth's reaction to it helped shape English church history.
A profile of Alice Morse Earle, whose writings on colonial life and the Puritans focus on domestic life and foreshadow the discipline of women's history.
Quotes by Amelia Earhart, the First Lady of Flight - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A profile of Barbara Bush, wife of one US president and mother of another.
Barbara Walters, the first woman to anchor an American network evening news program, is profiled in this biography sketch.
Quotes by Betty Ford - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
In 1920, after the vote for women had been won, suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt urged women to use their new-found political freedom.
A description of the character Cordelia, whose role in King Lear reflects gender roles of the era.
Quotes by Coretta Scott King - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A profile of Diane Abbott, first woman of African descent elected to the British Parliament.
A profile of Edmonia Lewis, 19th century African American and Native American female sculptor, whose work became popular again in the late 20th century.
Pictures of Edmonia Lewis, 19th century African American woman sculptor, and some of her work.
A summary of the biography of Elena Ceausescu, an influence on her husband, the dictator of Romania until their execution in 1989.
Placed on the throne in Mexico with her husband, Maximilian, by Napoleon III, she soon discovered that the people of Mexico preferred self-rule. She returned to Europe to find support for her husband, and ended up "hopelessly insane," as contemporary records tell the story.
A profile of one of the most powerful women in the computer field, Esther Dyson.
An overview of the women historians and archaeologists believe can be identified as having served as female Pharaoh, or ruler.
How well do you know the first ladies of America -- the wives and official hostesses of the US presidents? Take this trivia quiz and find out.
A quiz on the American first ladies -- see how much you know!
Test your knowledge on facts about America's First Ladies in this second quiz on the subject.
A bibliography of Florence Nightingale biographies and related texts.
An excerpt from Florence Nightingale's writing, as she addresses the issue of women's rights.
A profile of Florence Nightingale, founder of the modern profession of nursing.
Quotes by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Frederick Douglass - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Gwendolyn Brooks - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
In the 18th century, Hannah Snell disguised herself as a man and ended up serving in the army and the marines.
A description of the mythological female creatues, the Harpies.
Hildegard of Bingen biography: a profile of Hildegard of Bingen, medieval visionary writer and composer of music.
A biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, muckraking journalist and anti-lynching crusader.
A summary of the contributions and life of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, muck-raking journalist and anti-lynching crusader.
A biography of Jeanne d'Albret, cousin of the French king and ruler of Navarre, was a Huguenot (Protestant) leader and religious reformer in the 16th century.
A profile of Jeanne d'Albret, cousin of the French king and ruler of Navarre, was a Huguenot (Protestant) leader and religious reformer in the 16th century.
Quotes by Katharine Graham - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Katharine Graham, one of the 20th century's most powerful women, was president and publisher of The Washington Post, leading it through interesting times including the publication of the Pentagon Papers against the government's wishes, and the tough investigative reporting of the Watergate scandal of Woodward and Bernstein.
A profile of Lady Bird Johnson, US First Lady 1963-1969, proponent of beautification and Head Start.
A profile of Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii, Hawaii's last reigning monarch, and writer of many songs including Aloha Oe.
Quotes by Lillian Hellman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A biography of Lillian Hellman, woman writer and playwright whose plays often included anti-fascist themes.
A biography of Lizzie Borden, accused (and acquitted) murderer of her father and stepmother.
Quotes by Lorraine Hansberry - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A biography of Louise of Savoy, influential French royal who was the mother of a king of France, and served as regent for her son.
Quotes by Margaret Fuller - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A biography of Marguerite of Navarre, Renaissance woman writer.
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France: From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793.
Quotes by Marilyn French - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Pictures of Martha Washington, First Lady of the United States.
A biography of Martha Washington, the first First Lady of the United States.
An extended biography of educator and racial justice activist Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman College and New Deal administration official.
A biographical profile of Mary McLeod Bethune, educator and racial justice advocate.
Quotes by Mary Parker Follett - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
Selected gifts that would be appropriate for Mother's Day, with a women's history theme. Women through the ages are honored in this collection.
It's one of the best-known stories in American history: Indian princess throws herself on captive John Smith to save him from her father's order of execution. But is the story true?
Quotes by Nancy Pelosi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A profile of Nancy Pelosi, member of Congress.
A picture gallery of images of Pocahontas, instrumental in the success of Tidewater area colonial settlements
A biography of Pocahontas, whose role in the early English settlement of Virginia was key to the survival of the colonists.
A biography of Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii
Quotes on mothers and motherhood, most from notable women. For Mother's Day or any day.
Rebecca Ann Felton, the first woman in the US Senate, was from Georgia, and was appointed for two days as a symbolic gesture.
Quotes by Rosalynn Carter - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
A profile of Rosalynn Carter, First Lady who focused her efforts on humanitarian work such as mental health reform.
An explanation of Salic Law, which affected the history of several European countries and their royal lineage.
A profile of the United States Sanitary Commission, founded in 1861, which helped promote health in the Union Army Camps, provide supplies, and raise money for the Union effort.
An image gallery showing how the ancient Greek poet, Sappho of Lesbos, has been depicted through the ages.
A profile of Sybil Ludington highlighting her heroic 1777 ride to raise militia troops to stop the British advance.
Sex, drugs and -- well, she was too early for rock and roll. Tallulah Bankhead is better known for her lifestyle and her deep voice and outrageous wit than for her film and stage career, despite her many acting awards. A biography of Tallulah Bankhead, flamboyant and award-winning actress.
A poem about Christmas from Margaret Deland.
Furies, Erinyes, Erinyes. myth, female monsters, revenge, creatures
A Christmas poem by Theodosia Garrison, The Shepherd Who Stayed
Who was the goddess Themis? Here are the basics.
Virginia Apgar biography: profile of the woman who pioneered in newborn health.
A fun way to explore Tudor women's history: take the quiz and find out which Tudor queen is most like you.
I don't trust Wikipedia to be a place to find truthful and verifiable fact on topics related to women's history and women's issues. Here's why.
A 1917 speech for woman suffrage, delivered by Carrie Chapman Catt to Congress.
Women abolitionists -- profiles of women abolitionists, including African American abolitionists and white women who worked for abolition.
Famous women of ancient history, in artists' conceptions throughout the ages.
Before the Renaissance -- when a number of women in Europe wielded influence and power -- women of medieval Europe often came to prominence primarily through their family connections. Through marriage or motherhood, or as their father's heir when there were no male heirs, women occasionally rose above their culturally-restricted roles. And a few women made their way to the forefront of accomplishment or power primarily through their own efforts. Here are a few medieval women of note.
In World War II, posters promoted the idea that victory begins at home, with sacrifices, effort, and preserving certain goods for the war. Here are some of the posters of World War II promoting the home front effort to support victory abroad.
