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Madame de Stael Quotes
Quotes by Madame de Stael plus a short profile of this woman who was part of Revolutionary and Napoleonic history in France.
Quotes by Madame de Stael plus a short profile of this woman who was part of Revolutionary and Napoleonic history in France.
Florence Kelley
Florence Kelley profile: social worker, lawyer, social reform advocate, and head of the National Consumers League.
Florence Kelley profile: social worker, lawyer, social reform advocate, and head of the National Consumers League.
Pherenice of Rhodes
Pherenice of Rhodes is said to have been the first woman to view the Olympic games, in ancient Greece.
Pherenice of Rhodes is said to have been the first woman to view the Olympic games, in ancient Greece.
Tracy Caulkins
Tracy Caulkins, Olympic medalist, began swimming in Nashville when she was eight, and won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.
Tracy Caulkins, Olympic medalist, began swimming in Nashville when she was eight, and won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.
Women of the Summer Olympics
While every modern Olympics includes many women as well as men, a few women have stepped to the forefront as pioneers in women's athletics or in their particular field. Here are a few of the notable women summer Olympians, listed alphabetically.
While every modern Olympics includes many women as well as men, a few women have stepped to the forefront as pioneers in women's athletics or in their particular field. Here are a few of the notable women summer Olympians, listed alphabetically.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Image Gallery
Images of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympics track and field champion.
Images of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympics track and field champion.
Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton biography - winner of the 1984 all-around women's gymnastics event at the 1984 Olympics.
Mary Lou Retton biography - winner of the 1984 all-around women's gymnastics event at the 1984 Olympics.
Maria Tallchief
Maria Tallchief, a Native American ballet dancer, achieved a number of firsts as an American ballerina.
Maria Tallchief, a Native American ballet dancer, achieved a number of firsts as an American ballerina.
Female Spies in World War I and World War II
Women spies in World War I and World War II: female undercover work in World War I and World War II is largely unacknowledged.
Women spies in World War I and World War II: female undercover work in World War I and World War II is largely unacknowledged.
Women Who Ran for President
While Hillary Clinton's 2008 run for the Democratic nomination came closest any woman has come to winning the nomination of a major political party in the United States, Clinton is not the first woman to run for president, and not even the first to run from a major party. Here's a list of the female presidential candidates I've been able to discover, arranged chronologically by each woman's firs…
While Hillary Clinton's 2008 run for the Democratic nomination came closest any woman has come to winning the nomination of a major political party in the United States, Clinton is not the first woman to run for president, and not even the first to run from a major party. Here's a list of the female presidential candidates I've been able to discover, arranged chronologically by each woman's firs…
Feminist Theorists
"Feminism" is about equality of the sexes, and activism to achieve such equality for women. Not all feminist theorists have agreed about how to achieve that equality and what equality looks like. Here are some of the key writers on feminist theory, key to understanding what feminism has been all about. I've listed them in chronological order so it's easier to see the development of femi…
"Feminism" is about equality of the sexes, and activism to achieve such equality for women. Not all feminist theorists have agreed about how to achieve that equality and what equality looks like. Here are some of the key writers on feminist theory, key to understanding what feminism has been all about. I've listed them in chronological order so it's easier to see the development of femi…
The Roman Julias
They were four women named Julia, all descended from Bassianus, who was the high priest of Emesa's patron god, the sun god Heliogabalus or Elagabal. One was married to an emperor, three had sons who were Roman emperors, and another had two grandsons who were Roman emperors. But all four exercised real power and influence from their positions.
They were four women named Julia, all descended from Bassianus, who was the high priest of Emesa's patron god, the sun god Heliogabalus or Elagabal. One was married to an emperor, three had sons who were Roman emperors, and another had two grandsons who were Roman emperors. But all four exercised real power and influence from their positions.
Julia Soaemias
Biography of Julia Soaemias, one of four Roman Julias of the Severan dynasty, and mother of Roman emperor Elagabalus.
Biography of Julia Soaemias, one of four Roman Julias of the Severan dynasty, and mother of Roman emperor Elagabalus.
Julia Mamaea
Profile of Julia Mamaea, mother of and regent for the Roman emperor Alexander Severus.
Profile of Julia Mamaea, mother of and regent for the Roman emperor Alexander Severus.
Julia Maesa
Profile of Julia Maesa, grandmother of Roman emperors Elagabalus and Alexander; one of the four Severan Julias or Roman Julias.
Profile of Julia Maesa, grandmother of Roman emperors Elagabalus and Alexander; one of the four Severan Julias or Roman Julias.
Julia Domna
Profile of Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus and mother of emperors Caracalla and Geta.
Profile of Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus and mother of emperors Caracalla and Geta.
Abortion in the Ancient and Premodern World
The practice of menstrual regulation or abortion is ancient. Traditional methods have been handed down for hundreds of generations and herbal and other methods have roots in the distant past.
The practice of menstrual regulation or abortion is ancient. Traditional methods have been handed down for hundreds of generations and herbal and other methods have roots in the distant past.
Tallulah Bankhead Quotes
Quotes by Tallulah Bankhead - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Tallulah Bankhead - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
The Other Civil War by Catherine Clinton
The history of women from the time of the American Revolution through the Civil War.
The history of women from the time of the American Revolution through the Civil War.
Cixi
Cixi or Tz'u-hsi or Hsiao-ch'in -- a profile of the last Dowager Empress of China. However you spell her name, she was one of the most powerful women in the world in her own time -- or, perhaps, in all of history.
Cixi or Tz'u-hsi or Hsiao-ch'in -- a profile of the last Dowager Empress of China. However you spell her name, she was one of the most powerful women in the world in her own time -- or, perhaps, in all of history.
Women Rulers of the Early Modern Period
Women rulers became more common in the 17th and first half of the 18th centuries, the Early Modern period. Here are some of the more prominent women rulers -- queens, empresses -- of that period.
Women rulers became more common in the 17th and first half of the 18th centuries, the Early Modern period. Here are some of the more prominent women rulers -- queens, empresses -- of that period.
Women Rulers of the Eighteenth Century
In the 18th century, it was still true that most royal succession and most power was in the hands of men. But a number of women ruled, directly or through influencing their husbands and sons. Here are some of the most powerful women of the 18th century:
In the 18th century, it was still true that most royal succession and most power was in the hands of men. But a number of women ruled, directly or through influencing their husbands and sons. Here are some of the most powerful women of the 18th century:
Women Rulers of the Nineteenth Century
In the 19th century, as parts of the world saw democratic revolutions, there were a few powerful women rulers who made a difference in world history.
In the 19th century, as parts of the world saw democratic revolutions, there were a few powerful women rulers who made a difference in world history.
Mary, Queen of Scots, in Pictures
Pictures of Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart. Images of Mary, Queen of Scots, depicted by artists.
Pictures of Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart. Images of Mary, Queen of Scots, depicted by artists.
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.
Queen Elizabeth - Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Queen Mum
Also known as "Queen Mum," she was Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain and Ireland from 1936-1952, wife of King George VI, and mother of Queen Elizabeth II.
Also known as "Queen Mum," she was Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain and Ireland from 1936-1952, wife of King George VI, and mother of Queen Elizabeth II.
Zelda Fitzgerald Quotes
Quotes by Zelda Fitzgerald, author who was married to F. Scott Fitzgerald and whose works were little appreciated until well after her death.
Quotes by Zelda Fitzgerald, author who was married to F. Scott Fitzgerald and whose works were little appreciated until well after her death.
Amy Lowell
Amy Lowell biography, bibliography, and selected links to more information.
Amy Lowell biography, bibliography, and selected links to more information.
Ancient Women Writers
We know of only a few women who wrote in the ancient world, when education was limited to only a few people and most of them men. This list includes most of the women whose work survives or is well-known; there were also some lesser-known women writers who are mentioned by writers in their time but whose work doesn't survive. And there were probably other women writers whose work was simply ign…
We know of only a few women who wrote in the ancient world, when education was limited to only a few people and most of them men. This list includes most of the women whose work survives or is well-known; there were also some lesser-known women writers who are mentioned by writers in their time but whose work doesn't survive. And there were probably other women writers whose work was simply ign…
Caroline Herschel
Caroline Herschel, pioneer woman astronomer, helped discover the planet Uranus, and also discovered nebulae and comets on her own.
Caroline Herschel, pioneer woman astronomer, helped discover the planet Uranus, and also discovered nebulae and comets on her own.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was probably the best female athlete of her time.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was probably the best female athlete of her time.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is onsidered by many to be the best all-around female athlete in the world.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is onsidered by many to be the best all-around female athlete in the world.
Medieval Women Writers
Around the world, a few women came to public attention as writers during the period from the sixth through fourteenth centuries. Here are many of them, listed in chronological order. Some names may be familiar, but you're likely to find some you didn't know before.
Around the world, a few women came to public attention as writers during the period from the sixth through fourteenth centuries. Here are many of them, listed in chronological order. Some names may be familiar, but you're likely to find some you didn't know before.
Murasaki Shikibu
Murasaki Shikibu is credited with writing the first novel in the world, based on her years as an attendant in the Japanese imperial court.
Murasaki Shikibu is credited with writing the first novel in the world, based on her years as an attendant in the Japanese imperial court.
Women in the US Congress
More than 200 women have served in the US Congress. Following is an index of these women, arranged by the year they first took office.
More than 200 women have served in the US Congress. Following is an index of these women, arranged by the year they first took office.
American First Ladies
While the wives of American presidents haven't always been called "first ladies," the first wife of a president, Martha Washington, went far in establishing a tradition somewhere between a democratic family and royalty. Some First Ladies have wielded political influence, some have helped with their husband's public image, and some maintained roles well out of the public eye. Some presidents hav…
While the wives of American presidents haven't always been called "first ladies," the first wife of a president, Martha Washington, went far in establishing a tradition somewhere between a democratic family and royalty. Some First Ladies have wielded political influence, some have helped with their husband's public image, and some maintained roles well out of the public eye. Some presidents hav…
Monica Seles
Profile of Monica Seles, tennis player.
Profile of Monica Seles, tennis player.
Women Rulers of the Early Modern Period
Women rulers became more common in the 17th and first half of the 18th centuries, the Early Modern period. Here are some of the more prominent women rulers -- queens, empresses -- of that period.
Women rulers became more common in the 17th and first half of the 18th centuries, the Early Modern period. Here are some of the more prominent women rulers -- queens, empresses -- of that period.
Women Rulers of the Eighteenth Century
In the 18th century, it was still true that most royal succession and most power was in the hands of men. But a number of women ruled, directly or through influencing their husbands and sons. Here are some of the most powerful women of the 18th century:
In the 18th century, it was still true that most royal succession and most power was in the hands of men. But a number of women ruled, directly or through influencing their husbands and sons. Here are some of the most powerful women of the 18th century:
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.
Kristi Yamaguchi
Biography of Kristi Yamaguchi, figure skating champion.
Biography of Kristi Yamaguchi, figure skating champion.
A'Lelia Walker
Biography of A'Lelia Walker, daughter of Madam C. J. Walker, and figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
Biography of A'Lelia Walker, daughter of Madam C. J. Walker, and figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
African American History and Women
Women are half the human race, and they're half of black history, as well. Here are some highlights bringing together black history and women's history. You'll find timelines of African American history and women, biographies of African American women, African women rulers, and more.
Women are half the human race, and they're half of black history, as well. Here are some highlights bringing together black history and women's history. You'll find timelines of African American history and women, biographies of African American women, African women rulers, and more.
Women Rulers of the Nineteenth Century
In the 19th century, as parts of the world saw democratic revolutions, there were a few powerful women rulers who made a difference in world history.
In the 19th century, as parts of the world saw democratic revolutions, there were a few powerful women rulers who made a difference in world history.
Medieval British Queens
During the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the women who were queens or royal consorts, or otherwise ruled in the British isles, sometimes through their husbands, sons, brothers, and grandsons.
During the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the women who were queens or royal consorts, or otherwise ruled in the British isles, sometimes through their husbands, sons, brothers, and grandsons.
Medieval Women Rulers
In the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the medieval women who ruled -- in their own right in a few cases, as regents for male relatives in other cases, and sometimes by wielding power and influence through their husbands, sons, brothers, and grandsons.
In the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the medieval women who ruled -- in their own right in a few cases, as regents for male relatives in other cases, and sometimes by wielding power and influence through their husbands, sons, brothers, and grandsons.
Medieval Byzantine Empresses & Queens
In the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the medieval women who wielded power in the Byzantine empire.
In the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the medieval women who wielded power in the Byzantine empire.
Daisy Bates
Daisy Bates, a newspaper publisher with her husband, was a key figure in integrating Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Daisy Bates, a newspaper publisher with her husband, was a key figure in integrating Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Helena Rubinstein
Helena Rubinstein founded and ran a worldwide cosmetics empire.
Helena Rubinstein founded and ran a worldwide cosmetics empire.
Ancient Women Rulers
Though most rulers in the ancient (and classical) world were men, some women ruled power and influence. Some ruled in their own name, some wielded power and influence as royal consorts. Here are some of the most powerful women in the ancient world.
Though most rulers in the ancient (and classical) world were men, some women ruled power and influence. Some ruled in their own name, some wielded power and influence as royal consorts. Here are some of the most powerful women in the ancient world.
Olympias
Olympias, infamous mother of Alexander the Great, ruled as regent for her grandson while trying to defeat a rival claimant to rule Macedonia.
Olympias, infamous mother of Alexander the Great, ruled as regent for her grandson while trying to defeat a rival claimant to rule Macedonia.
Elizabeth Fox-Genovese
Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, pioneer in women's history and women's studies, moved in her career from leftist to conservative.
Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, pioneer in women's history and women's studies, moved in her career from leftist to conservative.
Mary Crisp
Goldwater Republican Mary Crisp was an ardent proponent of women's rights, the Equal Rights Amendment, and abortion rights.
Goldwater Republican Mary Crisp was an ardent proponent of women's rights, the Equal Rights Amendment, and abortion rights.