2007 Articles and Content
Articles and content from 2006, from your About.com Women's History Guide.
Sarojini Naidu
About Sarojini Naidu, Indian poet and political activist, a key part of Gandhi's independence movement.
About Sarojini Naidu, Indian poet and political activist, a key part of Gandhi's independence movement.
Caroline Kennedy
A biography of Caroline Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg, daughter of Jackie and John Kennedy, and herself a writer and lawyer.
A biography of Caroline Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg, daughter of Jackie and John Kennedy, and herself a writer and lawyer.
Hrotsvitha von Gandersheim
First known woman dramatist, Hrotsvitha von Gandersheim also wrote poems and chronicles.
First known woman dramatist, Hrotsvitha von Gandersheim also wrote poems and chronicles.
Hrotsvitha
Biography of medieval religious writer Hrosvitha, a German nun, from a 1911 encyclopedia.
Biography of medieval religious writer Hrosvitha, a German nun, from a 1911 encyclopedia.
Joan of Kent
Joan of Kent, granddaughter of Edward I of England, made impetuous and secret marriages that kept her in the center of controversy and power. She was the mother of King Richard II of England.
Joan of Kent, granddaughter of Edward I of England, made impetuous and secret marriages that kept her in the center of controversy and power. She was the mother of King Richard II of England.
Joan of Kent's Descendants
Joan of Kent was the ancestor of many of England's monarchs. Here's some of her descendants.
Joan of Kent was the ancestor of many of England's monarchs. Here's some of her descendants.
Sarah Norcliffe Cleghorn
Sarah Norcliffe Cleghorn was a 20th century woman poet from Vermont whose poems often highlighted social injustices.
Sarah Norcliffe Cleghorn was a 20th century woman poet from Vermont whose poems often highlighted social injustices.
Theodora
Theodora wielded power in a period of notable corruption in Rome. Allegedly the lover of Pope John X, Theodora was more certainly the grandmother of Pope John XI and great-grandmother of Pope John XII.
Theodora wielded power in a period of notable corruption in Rome. Allegedly the lover of Pope John X, Theodora was more certainly the grandmother of Pope John XI and great-grandmother of Pope John XII.
Marozia
Marozia was trained by her mother Theodora to be a major player in papal politics. Marozia was allegedly the mistress of one Pope, mother of another and grandmother of yet another.
Marozia was trained by her mother Theodora to be a major player in papal politics. Marozia was allegedly the mistress of one Pope, mother of another and grandmother of yet another.
Civil War Nurses: Requirements for Women in the Nursing Service
Document written by Dorothea Dix to lay out the requirements for women who would work in the nursing service for the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Document written by Dorothea Dix to lay out the requirements for women who would work in the nursing service for the Union Army during the American Civil War.
National Organization for Women
A profile of the National Organization for Women, founded in 1966 to work for women's equality.
A profile of the National Organization for Women, founded in 1966 to work for women's equality.
Betty Friedan
Betty Friedan profile: a summary of the life and work of a key second wave American feminist.
Betty Friedan profile: a summary of the life and work of a key second wave American feminist.
Doris Lessing
Doris Lessing profile, with the basics of the life and career of Doris Lessing, British woman writer.
Doris Lessing profile, with the basics of the life and career of Doris Lessing, British woman writer.
Women Governors
A list of the women who've been governors in the United States.
A list of the women who've been governors in the United States.
Margaret Mead
A profile of Margaret Mead, anthropologist, and her work on sex roles and other studies.
A profile of Margaret Mead, anthropologist, and her work on sex roles and other studies.
Rosalind Franklin
Rosalind Franklin was part of the discovery of the structure of DNA, though she died early and did not share in the Nobel Prize for that discovery.
Rosalind Franklin was part of the discovery of the structure of DNA, though she died early and did not share in the Nobel Prize for that discovery.
Princess Diana Trivia
Interesting little facts about Diana, Princess of Wales
Interesting little facts about Diana, Princess of Wales
Princess Diana's Funeral
The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was viewed by half the people on earth. Here are some of the details of the event.
The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was viewed by half the people on earth. Here are some of the details of the event.
Death of Diana, Princess of Wales
Princess Diana's death in 1997 was mourned worldwide. Why the outpouring of grief and the attention to her funeral?
Princess Diana's death in 1997 was mourned worldwide. Why the outpouring of grief and the attention to her funeral?
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.
Princess Diana Quotes
Quotes by Princess Diana - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Princess Diana - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
Diana, Princess of Wales - Timeline
A timeline of major events in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.
A timeline of major events in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Jane Austen
Profile of Jane Austen, one of the most important English-language writers of the 19th century. Her novels bring to life a culture and life style of her place and time.
Profile of Jane Austen, one of the most important English-language writers of the 19th century. Her novels bring to life a culture and life style of her place and time.
Campaign Committee Against the Equal Rights Amendment
A profile of a 1938-39 organization which opposed passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
A profile of a 1938-39 organization which opposed passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
Minor v. Happersett - Voting Rights for Women Tested and Denied
In 1874, the US Supreme Court ruled that women were not entitled to voting rights, despite the protections of the Fourteenth Amendment.
In 1874, the US Supreme Court ruled that women were not entitled to voting rights, despite the protections of the Fourteenth Amendment.
A Woman's View of Hatshepsut's History
An interview with Dr. Kara Cooney about the life of Hatshepsut, 18th Dynasty ruler of ancient Egypt who was both woman and pharaoh.
An interview with Dr. Kara Cooney about the life of Hatshepsut, 18th Dynasty ruler of ancient Egypt who was both woman and pharaoh.
Hatshepsut Mummy Identified?
Hatshepsut, female ruler of Egypt, was nearly erased from history by her nephew and stepson, Thutmose III. Her mummy was unidentified -- until a June 2007 announcement from Cairo. How was the mummy identified?
Hatshepsut, female ruler of Egypt, was nearly erased from history by her nephew and stepson, Thutmose III. Her mummy was unidentified -- until a June 2007 announcement from Cairo. How was the mummy identified?
Woman Power: Women of the Eighteenth Dynasty in Ancient Egypt
Hatshepsut ruled as a pharaoh, but took power initially as a regent for her stepson. She was following in the footsteps of her recent predecessors in becoming a regent.
Hatshepsut ruled as a pharaoh, but took power initially as a regent for her stepson. She was following in the footsteps of her recent predecessors in becoming a regent.
Hatshepsut the Wicked Stepmother?
Older stories about Hatshepsut the female pharaoh stress the theory that she was a wicked stepmother who usurped power from the rightful successor, her stepson. What's the verdict?
Older stories about Hatshepsut the female pharaoh stress the theory that she was a wicked stepmother who usurped power from the rightful successor, her stepson. What's the verdict?
Hatshepsut's Life and Kingship - When Were They?
When did Hatshepsut live and rule? The dates for this woman pharaoh are not that easy to pin down. Here are some of the best guesses.
When did Hatshepsut live and rule? The dates for this woman pharaoh are not that easy to pin down. Here are some of the best guesses.
Hatshepsut the Pharaoh - Why Did Hatshepsut Become King?
Why did the female Pharaoh become king of Egypt? Why didn't she just rule as a regent and queen as some of her predecessors did?
Why did the female Pharaoh become king of Egypt? Why didn't she just rule as a regent and queen as some of her predecessors did?
Hatshepsut in History: Lost and Found
A history of how history forget, then remembered, story of Hatshepsut, female pharaoh of Egypt.
A history of how history forget, then remembered, story of Hatshepsut, female pharaoh of Egypt.
Hatshepsut - Female Pharaoh of Egypt
Images of Hatshepsut, the 18th dynasty ruler of Egypt who was a woman who took on the power of the Pharaoh and appeared as a male in images, before being erased from history by her successor, Thutmose III.
Images of Hatshepsut, the 18th dynasty ruler of Egypt who was a woman who took on the power of the Pharaoh and appeared as a male in images, before being erased from history by her successor, Thutmose III.
Hatshepsut DNA Evidence
A summary of the DNA evidence detailed in the 2007 Discovery documentary, Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen.
A summary of the DNA evidence detailed in the 2007 Discovery documentary, Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen.
Hatshepsut's Tooth?
How a missing molar, found unexpectedly, may have identified a mummy of Hatshepsut, unidentified for almost 3500 years.
How a missing molar, found unexpectedly, may have identified a mummy of Hatshepsut, unidentified for almost 3500 years.
Why Did Hatshepsut Stay King?
Even if we understand why Hatshepsut became king when her nephew and stepson, Thutmose III, was younger, why didn't she step aside, or why didn't he seize power, when he was old enough to rule?
Even if we understand why Hatshepsut became king when her nephew and stepson, Thutmose III, was younger, why didn't she step aside, or why didn't he seize power, when he was old enough to rule?
Hatshepsut and Ancient Egypt's Theology of Kingship
Understanding Egypt's theology of kingship may help explain why Hatshepsut became fully king including taking on male appearance.
Understanding Egypt's theology of kingship may help explain why Hatshepsut became fully king including taking on male appearance.
Hatshepsut's Kingship - Demonstrating Its Rightness
After Hatshepsut took power as fully a king, she justified the rightness of her innovative position with inscriptions and images to show that she was a true king.
After Hatshepsut took power as fully a king, she justified the rightness of her innovative position with inscriptions and images to show that she was a true king.
Hatshepsut's History: The Trouble with Titles
Why didn't the Egyptian female ruler Hatshepsut rule with the title of queen or regent -- why did she take the title of king?
Why didn't the Egyptian female ruler Hatshepsut rule with the title of queen or regent -- why did she take the title of king?
Dorothy Thompson Quotes
Quotes by Dorothy Thompson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Dorothy Thompson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes About Marilyn Monroe
Quotes about Marilyn Monroe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by and about notable women.
Quotes about Marilyn Monroe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by and about notable women.
Marilyn Monroe Biographies
Marilyn Monroe, an iconic symbol of the blond bombshell in the 1950s, led a tragic life, filled with addiction and depression, as well as a success1ful movie career. Read some takes on her life. <p>The first two books are ones I'd especially recommend; the others, also good biographical treatments (some with great photos), are listed in order of publication date.
Marilyn Monroe, an iconic symbol of the blond bombshell in the 1950s, led a tragic life, filled with addiction and depression, as well as a success1ful movie career. Read some takes on her life. <p>The first two books are ones I'd especially recommend; the others, also good biographical treatments (some with great photos), are listed in order of publication date.
Marilyn Monroe
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
Marilyn Monroe
A biography of one of Hollywood's most famous film stars, Marilyn Monroe.
A biography of one of Hollywood's most famous film stars, Marilyn Monroe.
Lady Bird Johnson Quotes
Quotes by Lady Bird Johnson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Lady Bird Johnson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Aung San Suu Kyi Quotes
Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes
Quotes by Jackie Joyner-Kersee - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jackie Joyner-Kersee - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul, Olympic figure skating champion, faced difficulties before and after her Olympic gold medal.
Oksana Baiul, Olympic figure skating champion, faced difficulties before and after her Olympic gold medal.
Oksana Baiul Quotes
Quotes by Oksana Baiul - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Oksana Baiul - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Wyomia Tyus
Wyomia Tyus won gold medals at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics, setting world records for her speed.
Wyomia Tyus won gold medals at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics, setting world records for her speed.
Wyomia Tyus Quotes
Quotes by Wyomia Tyus - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Wyomia Tyus - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Bernadette Devlin
Bernadette Devlin, fiery socialist Catholic from Northern Ireland, was the youngest woman elected to Parliament.
Bernadette Devlin, fiery socialist Catholic from Northern Ireland, was the youngest woman elected to Parliament.
Marie Joseph Butler
A profile of Marie Joseph Butler, Irish-born leader of a Roman Catholic order and founder of Marymount colleges.
A profile of Marie Joseph Butler, Irish-born leader of a Roman Catholic order and founder of Marymount colleges.
Maeve Binchy
A profile of Maeve Binchy, Irish writer
A profile of Maeve Binchy, Irish writer
Anne Bonny
A history -- or story -- of the woman named Anne Bonny, sentenced as a pirate.
A history -- or story -- of the woman named Anne Bonny, sentenced as a pirate.
Helen Blackburn
Helen Blackburn was a women's suffrage worker in the British suffrage movement who donated her books for researchers into the movement's early years.
Helen Blackburn was a women's suffrage worker in the British suffrage movement who donated her books for researchers into the movement's early years.
Daisy Mae Bates
Daisy Mae Bates, born in Ireland, spent most of her adult life with the Aborigines of Australia, studying their condition and raising awareness of their plight.
Daisy Mae Bates, born in Ireland, spent most of her adult life with the Aborigines of Australia, studying their condition and raising awareness of their plight.
Maggie Lena Walker
Profile of Maggie Lena Walker, first woman bank president,and African American business woman of Richmond, Virginia.
Profile of Maggie Lena Walker, first woman bank president,and African American business woman of Richmond, Virginia.
Maggie Lena Walker Pictures
Pictures of Maggie Lena Walker, African American business executive and bank president.
Pictures of Maggie Lena Walker, African American business executive and bank president.
African American Women on Race - 1902
In 1902, Dr. Daniel Wallace Culp published a book of essays on various issues facing African Americans of the day, including essays by several African American women. Includes biographical information.
In 1902, Dr. Daniel Wallace Culp published a book of essays on various issues facing African Americans of the day, including essays by several African American women. Includes biographical information.
Old Elizabeth
Profile of Old Elizabeth, early African Methodist Episcopal preacher, emancipated slave, and African American woman writer.
Profile of Old Elizabeth, early African Methodist Episcopal preacher, emancipated slave, and African American woman writer.
Old Elizabeth: Text of Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman
Text of the 1863 autobiography of an African American ex-slave and preacher, called Old Elizabeth.
Text of the 1863 autobiography of an African American ex-slave and preacher, called Old Elizabeth.
National Council of Negro Women
Since its founding in 1935, the National Council of Negro Women worked for civil rights, economic rights, self-help opportunities, and a stronger black family.
Since its founding in 1935, the National Council of Negro Women worked for civil rights, economic rights, self-help opportunities, and a stronger black family.
Dorothy Height Quotes
Quotes by Dorothy Height - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Dorothy Height - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Dorothy Height
Biography of Dorothy Height, civil rights activist, and long-time head of the National Council of Negro Women, NCNW.
Biography of Dorothy Height, civil rights activist, and long-time head of the National Council of Negro Women, NCNW.
Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer - a biography of the civil rights movement pioneer from Mississippi.
Fannie Lou Hamer - a biography of the civil rights movement pioneer from Mississippi.
Fannie Lou Hamer
A profile of Fannie Lou Hamer, key figure in the American civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
A profile of Fannie Lou Hamer, key figure in the American civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
Fannie Lou Hamer Quotes
Quotes by Fannie Lou Hamer - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Fannie Lou Hamer - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Anna Nzinga
A profile of Anna Nzinga, warrior queen in what is today Angola, who led a resistance campaign against the Portuguese and against slave trading.
A profile of Anna Nzinga, warrior queen in what is today Angola, who led a resistance campaign against the Portuguese and against slave trading.
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, was the last Pharaoh of Egypt. Depicted in history as a seductress and manipulator, she allied herself with two powerful Romans, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, in an attempt to maintain the power of the Ptolemies over Egypt.
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, was the last Pharaoh of Egypt. Depicted in history as a seductress and manipulator, she allied herself with two powerful Romans, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, in an attempt to maintain the power of the Ptolemies over Egypt.
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.
Amina, Queen of Zazzua
A profile of Amina, Queen of Zazzua, who extended the territory of her people as a warrior queen.
A profile of Amina, Queen of Zazzua, who extended the territory of her people as a warrior queen.
Mary White Ovington
A profile of Mary White Ovington, a key founder of the NAACP.
A profile of Mary White Ovington, a key founder of the NAACP.
Mary White Ovington
Mary White Ovington biography - information on Mary White Ovington, founder of the NAACP.
Mary White Ovington biography - information on Mary White Ovington, founder of the NAACP.
Cleopatra Thea
A profile of Cleopatra Thea, less well known than her later namesake, a queen of Syria who exercised power after her husband died and before her son succeeded to power. A number of queens in antiquity bore the name Cleopatra.
A profile of Cleopatra Thea, less well known than her later namesake, a queen of Syria who exercised power after her husband died and before her son succeeded to power. A number of queens in antiquity bore the name Cleopatra.
Quiz: African American History and Women
Where Black History and Women's History come together ... a quiz on African American women who made history, women in general who influenced African American history, and African Americans who influenced women's history.
Where Black History and Women's History come together ... a quiz on African American women who made history, women in general who influenced African American history, and African Americans who influenced women's history.
Lucy Parsons
A profile of Lucy Parsons, anarchist and socialists who helped found the IWW.
A profile of Lucy Parsons, anarchist and socialists who helped found the IWW.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Quotes
Quotes by Harriet Beecher Stowe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Harriet Beecher Stowe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Lucy Parsons Quotes
Quotes by Lucy Parsons - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Lucy Parsons - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Oprah Winfrey
A biographical sketch of Oprah Winfrey, billionaire talk show host, producer, and philanthropist.
A biographical sketch of Oprah Winfrey, billionaire talk show host, producer, and philanthropist.
Toni Morrison
A biography of Toni Morrison, African American woman writer, explorer of human experience through the experiences of black women, and winner of a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize for Literature.
A biography of Toni Morrison, African American woman writer, explorer of human experience through the experiences of black women, and winner of a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize for Literature.
Toni Morrison Bibliography
A bibliography of books about and by Toni Morrison, African American writer and Nobel Prize winner.
A bibliography of books about and by Toni Morrison, African American writer and Nobel Prize winner.
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Harriet Beecher Stowe
A profile of Harriet Beecher Stowe, 19th century author.
A profile of Harriet Beecher Stowe, 19th century author.
Augusta Savage
A profile of Augusta Savage, African American sculptor and teacher.
A profile of Augusta Savage, African American sculptor and teacher.
Alice Dunbar-Nelson
Profile of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, writer of short stories, activist, and Harlem Renaissance figure.
Profile of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, writer of short stories, activist, and Harlem Renaissance figure.
Georgia Douglas Johnson
A profile of Georgia Douglas Johnson, African American woman writer and Harlem Renaissance figure.
A profile of Georgia Douglas Johnson, African American woman writer and Harlem Renaissance figure.
Gwendolyn Brooks
A profile of Gwendolyn Brooks, poet, whose poems dealt with themes of everyday African American life.
A profile of Gwendolyn Brooks, poet, whose poems dealt with themes of everyday African American life.
Marita Bonner
Profile of Marita Bonner, Harlem Renaissance woman writer.
Profile of Marita Bonner, Harlem Renaissance woman writer.
Jessie Redmon Fauset
A profile of Jessie Fauset, Harlem Renaissance figure, poet, novelist, and teacher.
A profile of Jessie Fauset, Harlem Renaissance figure, poet, novelist, and teacher.
Regina Anderson
A profile of Regina Anderson, playwright and librarian who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Regina Anderson's home was a meeting place for Harlem Renaissance figures.
A profile of Regina Anderson, playwright and librarian who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Regina Anderson's home was a meeting place for Harlem Renaissance figures.
Althea Gibson Quotes
Quotes by Althea Gibson, African American tennis pioneer - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Althea Gibson, African American tennis pioneer - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Althea Gibson Picture Gallery
Althea Gibson picture gallery, showing the tennis great in photos from newspapers and by the photographer Carl Van Vechten.
Althea Gibson picture gallery, showing the tennis great in photos from newspapers and by the photographer Carl Van Vechten.
Louisa May Alcott
A profile of Louisa May Alcott, 19th century writer whose most famous book is Little Women.
A profile of Louisa May Alcott, 19th century writer whose most famous book is Little Women.
Cecily Neville
Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, was mother to two kings of England, and wife to a would-be king. She plays a part in the politics of the War of the Roses.
Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, was mother to two kings of England, and wife to a would-be king. She plays a part in the politics of the War of the Roses.
Cecily Neville
Cecily Neville, whose husband unsuccessfully claimed the crown of England, was herself the mother of two kings of England.
Cecily Neville, whose husband unsuccessfully claimed the crown of England, was herself the mother of two kings of England.
Elizabeth of York
A biography of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
A biography of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Elizabeth of York
A profile of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
A profile of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Elizabeth of York Picture Gallery
A gallery of pictures, portraits, and other images of Elizabeth of York, queen of England.
A gallery of pictures, portraits, and other images of Elizabeth of York, queen of England.
Margaret of Anjou
A profile of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of England who took an active part in her husband's administration and led the Lancastrians in the early years of the War of the Roses.
A profile of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of England who took an active part in her husband's administration and led the Lancastrians in the early years of the War of the Roses.
Elizabeth Woodville
Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England, wielded considerable influence and power. But some of the stories told about her may be pure propaganda.
Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England, wielded considerable influence and power. But some of the stories told about her may be pure propaganda.
Elizabeth Woodville
A profile of Elizabeth Woodville, including basic facts about her life and continued with a longer biography of Elizabeth Woodville.
A profile of Elizabeth Woodville, including basic facts about her life and continued with a longer biography of Elizabeth Woodville.
Elizabeth Woodville Pictures
Pictures of Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England at the end of the War of Roses.
Pictures of Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England at the end of the War of Roses.
African American History and Women - Timeline
A chronology of events and birthdates for African American women and other women involved in African American history, from 1492 to the present day, in a multi-page feature.
A chronology of events and birthdates for African American women and other women involved in African American history, from 1492 to the present day, in a multi-page feature.
Women and World War II
Women and World War II: how women's lives changed during World War II.
Women and World War II: how women's lives changed during World War II.
World War II Homefront: Women at Home
Women's lives changed during World War II. This article summarizes the changes to women's lives on the homefront.
Women's lives changed during World War II. This article summarizes the changes to women's lives on the homefront.
Women and World War II: Women at Work
One way life changed for many women after World War II was in the workplace. More women went to work, and many worked in jobs previously closed to women.
One way life changed for many women after World War II was in the workplace. More women went to work, and many worked in jobs previously closed to women.
Women and World War II: Women and the Military
Women served in many positions in the military during World War II. Here are some of the ways women served.
Women served in many positions in the military during World War II. Here are some of the ways women served.
Women and World War II: Women in the Government
During World War II, women in government played important roles, including attending to the morale of constituents.
During World War II, women in government played important roles, including attending to the morale of constituents.
Women and World War II: Women Celebrities and the War
Celebrities used their star status to entertain troops, raise funds at home, make films promoting patriotism, and generally support the war.
Celebrities used their star status to entertain troops, raise funds at home, make films promoting patriotism, and generally support the war.
Women and World War II: Opponents
Women filled many roles in World War II, and some served as spies and resistance fighters, or were traitors, or opposed their country's participation in the war.
Women filled many roles in World War II, and some served as spies and resistance fighters, or were traitors, or opposed their country's participation in the war.
Women and World War II: Concentration Camps
Gender issues related to the Nazi concentration camps and the Holocaust
Gender issues related to the Nazi concentration camps and the Holocaust
Women and World War II: Japanese Relocation Camps in the United States
America forced Japanese who were American residents and citizens into relocation camps during World War II. Here are some thoughts on the gender issues related to these camps.
America forced Japanese who were American residents and citizens into relocation camps during World War II. Here are some thoughts on the gender issues related to these camps.
Women and World War II: Comfort Women
During World War II, comfort women served the Japanese military sexually. While the Japanese government disclaims responsibility, many or most of the women were forced into this service.
During World War II, comfort women served the Japanese military sexually. While the Japanese government disclaims responsibility, many or most of the women were forced into this service.
Ellen Russell Emerson
A profile of Ellen Russell Emerson, writer in the 19th century about Native American myths and Native American legends.
A profile of Ellen Russell Emerson, writer in the 19th century about Native American myths and Native American legends.
WASP - Women Pilots of World War II
The story of WASP, American women pilots of World War II, finally recognized in 1977 as military pilots.
The story of WASP, American women pilots of World War II, finally recognized in 1977 as military pilots.
President's Commission on the Status of Women
A history of the President's Commission on the Status of Women, 1961-1963, and its lasting effects.
A history of the President's Commission on the Status of Women, 1961-1963, and its lasting effects.
Eva Le Gallienne
A biography of Eva Le Gallienne, 20th century English actress,producer, and director, known for her support of repertory theater and her classical roles and productions.
A biography of Eva Le Gallienne, 20th century English actress,producer, and director, known for her support of repertory theater and her classical roles and productions.
Berenice Abbott
A profile of photographer Berenice Abbott.
A profile of photographer Berenice Abbott.
Notable Women Who Died in 2006
Notable women who died in 2006: obituaries of women who died in 2006.
Notable women who died in 2006: obituaries of women who died in 2006.