Women's History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Marilyn Monroe Quotes
Quotes by Marilyn Monroe - these Marilyn Monroe quotes are part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Marilyn Monroe - these Marilyn Monroe quotes are 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)
Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel brought us the little black dress, the Chanel suit and jacket, bell bottoms and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Read about the life history of Coco Chanel, 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 the life history of Coco Chanel, then find more resources on the Net and in print to learn more about her life and fashion.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Which Tudor Queen Are You? A Women's History Quiz
Which queen in Tudor history are you most like?: quotations by notable women biographies of notable women tudor queen tudor period personality quiz
Which queen in Tudor history are you most like?: quotations by notable women biographies of notable women tudor queen tudor period personality quiz
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.
First Ladies
First Ladies -- the women who've married American presidents -- have been a wildly diverse lot. Meet them here.
First Ladies -- the women who've married American presidents -- have been a wildly diverse lot. Meet them here.
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.
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.
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.
About Nicole Bobek
Information on Nicole Bobek - her life and work.: michelle kwan skates nicole bobek women in the olympics nagano japan michelle kwan
Information on Nicole Bobek - her life and work.: michelle kwan skates nicole bobek women in the olympics nagano japan michelle kwan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lady Bird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson portrait, a picture of Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Lady Bird Johnson portrait, a picture of Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Women Skating Champions
A history of women in Olympic figure skating
A history of women in Olympic figure skating
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.
Madonna Quotes
Quotes by Madonna - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Madonna - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Susan B. Anthony
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Int'l Suffrage Timeline
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton biography - about the woman suffrage leader of the 19th century.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton biography - about the woman suffrage leader of the 19th century.
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!
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...
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.
Athena - Minerva - Pallas Athene
Image of the goddess Athena - also called Minerva.
Image of the goddess Athena - also called Minerva.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Male Chauvinist Pig - Glossary
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barbara Walters 1999
Barbara Walters honors 100 Women of the Century.
Barbara Walters honors 100 Women of the Century.
Joan Baez
Joan Baez biography, with a bibliography and discography.
Joan Baez biography, with a bibliography and discography.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHAPTER X - Woman Suffrage and Sex - Woman and the Republic - Helen Kendrick Johnson - 1897
Woman and the Republic, by Helen Kendrick Johnson, 1897. CHAPTER X. Woman Suffrage and Sex. A women's history etext.
Woman and the Republic, by Helen Kendrick Johnson, 1897. CHAPTER X. Woman Suffrage and Sex. A women's history etext.
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.
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.
Marie Antoinette
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France. From your Guide: a summary of the life of Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France 1774-1793.
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France. From your Guide: a summary of the life of Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France 1774-1793.
Calamity Jane - Pictures of Women in History
A picture of Calamity Jane, part of a large collection of pictures of women in history.
A picture of Calamity Jane, part of a large collection of pictures of women in history.
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.
Medieval British Queens
During the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the women who were queens or queen consorts, or otherwise ruled in the British isles.
During the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the women who were queens or queen consorts, or otherwise ruled in the British isles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Queen Victoria - The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - from Eminent Women of the Age - Women's History
The marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, from a biography of Queen Victoria, written by James Parton, originally published in 1868.
The marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, from a biography of Queen Victoria, written by James Parton, originally published in 1868.
Abigail Adams
Image of Abigail Adams, First Lady, wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Image of Abigail Adams, First Lady, wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Wollstonecraft Legacy
Mary Wollstonecraft - author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: overview of the legacy, life, and work of England's early feminist, Mary Wollstonecraft.
Mary Wollstonecraft - author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: overview of the legacy, life, and work of England's early feminist, Mary Wollstonecraft.
Pat Nixon
A picture of First Lady Pat Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon. Part of a gallery of pictures of American first ladies.
A picture of First Lady Pat Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon. Part of a gallery of pictures of American first ladies.
100 Most Important Women
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.
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.
Marilyn Monroe
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
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.
Women Leaders
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
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.
Rule of Thumb Myth
That a man was permitted to beat his wife with a switch no thicker than his thumb was a fact, though it was probably not a formal law anywhere nor stated in common law in just that form -- and was almost certainly not the origin of the phrase rule of thumb.
That a man was permitted to beat his wife with a switch no thicker than his thumb was a fact, though it was probably not a formal law anywhere nor stated in common law in just that form -- and was almost certainly not the origin of the phrase rule of thumb.
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.
Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross biography - information on Betsy Ross and her contribution to history.
Betsy Ross biography - information on Betsy Ross and her contribution to history.
Women's Voices - Quotations from Women
american woman suffrage woman suffrage movement free perusal johnson quotation collections: Women's Voices: Quotations from Women
american woman suffrage woman suffrage movement free perusal johnson quotation collections: Women's Voices: Quotations from Women
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.
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.
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.
Marie Curie
A profile of Marie Curie, one of the most important and well-known woman scientists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a key role in the discovery of radioactivity and its properties.
A profile of Marie Curie, one of the most important and well-known woman scientists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a key role in the discovery of radioactivity and its properties.
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.
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.
Nancy Reagan
A portrait of First Lady Nancy Reagan, wife of President Ronald Reagan. Part of a gallery of portraits of American First Ladies.
A portrait of First Lady Nancy Reagan, wife of President Ronald Reagan. Part of a gallery of portraits of American First Ladies.
Biographies of Notable American Women
Biographies of notable American women.: emily greene balch tenley albright oksana baiul biographies of notable women delia bacon
Biographies of notable American women.: emily greene balch tenley albright oksana baiul biographies of notable women delia bacon
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.
Princess Diana's Death
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?
Suffrage Timeline
A time line of events in the history of women's suffrage in America.
A time line of events in the history of women's suffrage in America.
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.
Women's Fashion from the Time of William the Conqueror
william the conqueror typical clothing english costume noblewomen english woman: Pictures of English costume in medieval England.
william the conqueror typical clothing english costume noblewomen english woman: Pictures of English costume in medieval England.
Betty Ford
Betty Ford picture, part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Betty Ford picture, part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Biographies of Famous Women in Dance
Biographies of women in the field of dance.: colette sidonie gabrielle lotte lenya weill harlem renaissance women women of the harlem renaissance ruth st denis
Biographies of women in the field of dance.: colette sidonie gabrielle lotte lenya weill harlem renaissance women women of the harlem renaissance ruth st denis
Caroline Kennedy
A biography of Caroline Kennedy (Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg).
A biography of Caroline Kennedy (Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg).
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.
Jane Fonda Myth
Yes, she went to North Vietnam and denounced the United States presence in Vietnam - but no, she didn't directly turn in POWs and cause their deaths.
Yes, she went to North Vietnam and denounced the United States presence in Vietnam - but no, she didn't directly turn in POWs and cause their deaths.
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.
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.
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 Ptolemy dynasty 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 Ptolemy dynasty over Egypt.
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.
Jane Addams
Jane Addams biography: a biography of Jane Addams, whose settlement house work at Hull-House was an important part of the history of the social work profession.
Jane Addams biography: a biography of Jane Addams, whose settlement house work at Hull-House was an important part of the history of the social work profession.
Martha Graham Quotes
Quotes by Martha Graham - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Martha Graham - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton picture: a portrait of Hillary Clinton, First Lady, wife of President Bill Clinton. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Hillary Rodham Clinton picture: a portrait of Hillary Clinton, First Lady, wife of President Bill Clinton. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Rosalynn Carter
A picture of Rosalynn Carter, First Lady of the United States, wife of President Jimmy Carter.
A picture of Rosalynn Carter, First Lady of the United States, wife of President Jimmy Carter.
Women Artists 16th Century
A list of women artists in Europe in the sixteenth century.
A list of women artists in Europe in the sixteenth century.
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter was the name given the iconic image of a woman working in industrial work during World War II. In World War II, posters promoted the idea that victory begins at home, with sacrifices, effort, and preserving certain goods for the war.
Rosie the Riveter was the name given the iconic image of a woman working in industrial work during World War II. In World War II, posters promoted the idea that victory begins at home, with sacrifices, effort, and preserving certain goods for the war.
Laura Bush
Laura Bush picture, part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Laura Bush picture, part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
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.
Aviation Timeline
Flying women: timeline of women pilots and other women in the air - chronology of female record holders.
Flying women: timeline of women pilots and other women in the air - chronology of female record holders.
Ain't I A Woman?
A speech given by Sojourner Truth in 1851 to a women's rights convention, and retold in 1881 by Frances Gage
A speech given by Sojourner Truth in 1851 to a women's rights convention, and retold in 1881 by Frances Gage
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.
Demeter - Ceres
Black and white images of the goddess Demeter or Ceres.
Black and white images of the goddess Demeter or Ceres.
Timeline 1492-1699
A chronology of events and birthdates for African American women and other women involved in African American history. This section of the timeline covers the years 1492-1699.
A chronology of events and birthdates for African American women and other women involved in African American history. This section of the timeline covers the years 1492-1699.
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.
Margaret Thatcher Quotes
Quotes by Margaret Thatcher - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Margaret Thatcher - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Mary Surratt and others - on the scaffold - detail
A photograph of Mary Surratt and three other convicted co-conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
A photograph of Mary Surratt and three other convicted co-conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
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.
Ancient Women Rulers
An extensive list of some of the most powerful women in the ancient (and classical) world.
An extensive list of some of the most powerful women in the ancient (and classical) world.
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.
Women and 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.
Indira Gandhi Quotes
Quotes by Indira Gandhi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Indira Gandhi - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
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.
Marian Wright Edelman Quotes
Quotes by Marian Wright Edelman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Marian Wright Edelman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Jane Fonda Myth
Yes, she went to North Vietnam and denounced the United States presence in Vietnam - but no, she didn't directly turn in POWs and cause their deaths.
Yes, she went to North Vietnam and denounced the United States presence in Vietnam - but no, she didn't directly turn in POWs and cause their deaths.
Woman Suffrage Timeline
Dates that women in the U.S. got the vote - national, state, and local milestones.
Dates that women in the U.S. got the vote - national, state, and local milestones.
Rosa Parks Quotes
Rosa Parks quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women. These Rosa Parks quotes are found on the About Women's History website, which also contains other pages about Rosa Parks.
Rosa Parks quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women. These Rosa Parks quotes are found on the About Women's History website, which also contains other pages about Rosa Parks.
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.
Michelle Obama
A gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
A gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Mamie Eisenhower
Image of First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, wife of President Dwight Eisenhower. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Image of First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, wife of President Dwight Eisenhower. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
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.
Top 100 Women of History
A list of the top 100 women of history on the web, arranged in sequence of their popularity.
A list of the top 100 women of history on the web, arranged in sequence of their popularity.
Mary Surratt and others - hearing the death warrant read - photograph
A photograph of Mary Surratt and three other convicted co-conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
A photograph of Mary Surratt and three other convicted co-conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
Laura Bush and Nancy Reagan
Picture of Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush with First Ladies red dresses in honor of heart health for women.
Picture of Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush with First Ladies red dresses in honor of heart health for 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.
Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison picture, from an official portrait of the First Lady, part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Dolley Madison picture, from an official portrait of the First Lady, part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Image of Pocahontas Saving Captain John Smith
Image of Pocahontas saving Captain John Smith, representing the common mythology of this famous rescue.
Image of Pocahontas saving Captain John Smith, representing the common mythology of this famous rescue.
Women at Home - World War II
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.
Now We Can Begin
Crystal Eastman, socialist feminist, writes in 1920 about the tasks that remain after the vote was won.
Crystal Eastman, socialist feminist, writes in 1920 about the tasks that remain after the vote was won.
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.
Women at Work - World War II
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.
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley, an African brought to America as a slave, became a published poet at the age of 18. Read a biography of Phillis Wheatley and some assessments of her literary contribution.
Phillis Wheatley, an African brought to America as a slave, became a published poet at the age of 18. Read a biography of Phillis Wheatley and some assessments of her literary contribution.
Rachel Carson Quotes
Quotes by Rachel Carson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Rachel Carson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.