Women's History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Roe v. Wade
The Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, legalizing abortions under most conditions throughout the United States, has shaped debate about abortion in America ever since.
The Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, legalizing abortions under most conditions throughout the United States, has shaped debate about abortion in America ever since.
Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel brought us the little black dress, the Chanel suit and jacket, bell bottoms and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Read more about her personal life and her fashion career.
Coco Chanel brought us the little black dress, the Chanel suit and jacket, bell bottoms and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Read more about her personal life and her fashion career.
Marilyn Monroe Quotes
Marilyn Monroe quotes: find Marilyn Monroe's most famous quotations, and some you likely haven't heard of before.
Marilyn Monroe quotes: find Marilyn Monroe's most famous quotations, and some you likely haven't heard of before.
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.
Harriet Tubman Facts
Facts about Harriet Tubman, a slave who escaped to freedom and then helped more than 300 other slaves escape. She was an abolitionist and proponent of Civil Rights in addition to being a Civil War soldier and spy.
Facts about Harriet Tubman, a slave who escaped to freedom and then helped more than 300 other slaves escape. She was an abolitionist and proponent of Civil Rights in addition to being a Civil War soldier and spy.
Queen Victoria's Children
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.
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 Rulers of England
England and Great Britain have had a few reigning queens when the crown had no male heirs (Great Britain still has primogeniture -- inheritance by the oldest son takes precedence over any daughters). These women are some of the best-known, longest-reigning and culturally most successful rulers in British history.
England and Great Britain have had a few reigning queens when the crown had no male heirs (Great Britain still has primogeniture -- inheritance by the oldest son takes precedence over any daughters). These women are some of the best-known, longest-reigning and culturally most successful rulers in British history.
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.
Quotes by Women
Quotes by women: an alphabetical index to hundreds of pages of quotes by famous women and some who aren't so famous.
Quotes by women: an alphabetical index to hundreds of pages of quotes by famous women and some who aren't so famous.
Memorial Day - Origins
Learn about the origin of Memorial Day in the United States.
Learn about the origin of Memorial Day in the United States.
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
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.
Famous Women Scientists
Famous women scientists through the ages - how many do you know?
Famous women scientists through the ages - how many do you know?
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.
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.
Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell biography: read more about the life of the first woman in the modern world to graduate from medical school.
Elizabeth Blackwell biography: read more about the life of the first woman in the modern world to graduate from medical school.
Princess Diana Biography
A biography of Princess Diana -- 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 Princess Diana -- 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.
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was the best known speaker and organizer for woman suffrage.
Susan B. Anthony was the best known speaker and organizer for woman suffrage.
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Marries Albert, Duke of York
Formal wedding photograph for the future King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, with Goerge V and Queen Mary.
Formal wedding photograph for the future King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, with Goerge V and Queen Mary.
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.
1960s Feminist Activities
What did 1960s feminists do? A look at some of the actions of the 1960s feminist movement.
What did 1960s feminists do? A look at some of the actions of the 1960s feminist movement.
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.
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.
Cleopatra Facts
Cleopatra VII 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 VII 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.
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 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.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a key women's suffrage leader of the 19th century.
Biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a key women's suffrage leader of the 19th century.
Marie Antoinette
Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, 1775.
Portrait of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, 1775.
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is pictured in 1988 at a ceremony in her honor.
Rosa Parks is pictured in 1988 at a ceremony in her honor.
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.
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.
Clara Barton
Pictures of Clara Barton, nursing history pioneer and founder of the American Red Cross.
Pictures of Clara Barton, nursing history pioneer and founder of the American Red Cross.
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?
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.
Sojourner Truth Biography
Sojourner Truth biography: biography of Sojourner Truth, former slave, abolitionist, preacher and advocate of women's rights.
Sojourner Truth biography: biography of Sojourner Truth, former slave, abolitionist, preacher and advocate of women's rights.
Joan of Arc Burned at the Stake
This 19th century image depicts Joan of Arc being burned at the stake as a heretic and apostate.
This 19th century image depicts Joan of Arc being burned at the stake as a heretic and apostate.
Marie Curie
A profile of Marie Curie, one of the most important and famous 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 famous woman scientists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a key role in the discovery of radioactivity and its properties.
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.
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.
International Woman Suffrage Timeline
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Tubman's Life in Slavery
Harriet Tubman's early life as a slave, her first marriage to a free black man, and her escape to the North and freedom.
Harriet Tubman's early life as a slave, her first marriage to a free black man, and her escape to the North and freedom.
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.
Spies, Opponents, Resistance
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.
Rosa Parks Quotes
Rosa Parks quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women. Also find a biography and other resources on civil rights heroine Rosa Parks.
Rosa Parks quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women. Also find a biography and other resources on civil rights heroine Rosa Parks.
Women in Mathematics History
Women can do math -- as attested to by these top women mathematicians born before the 20th century's start. Find their life stories and their achievements here.
Women can do math -- as attested to by these top women mathematicians born before the 20th century's start. Find their life stories and their achievements here.
Princess Diana and Her Wedding Dress
Princess Diana formal portrait in her wedding dress, July 29, 1981.
Princess Diana formal portrait in her wedding dress, July 29, 1981.
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.
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.
Victoria and Albert
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their wedding day, February 10, 1840.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their wedding day, February 10, 1840.
Pocahontas
A biography of Pocahontas, whose role in the early English settlement of Virginia was key to the survival of the colonists.
A biography of Pocahontas, whose role in the early English settlement of Virginia was key to the survival of the colonists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth and Philip with Wedding Party
Photo of the wedding party in 1947, with the Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and others.
Photo of the wedding party in 1947, with the Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and others.
Eleanor Roosevelt - Her Early Marriage
Photographs from Eleanor Roosevelt's early marriage: Eleanor Roosevelt in her wedding dress.
Photographs from Eleanor Roosevelt's early marriage: Eleanor Roosevelt in her wedding dress.
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.
Amelia Earhart - 1932
Amelia Earhart arrives in London on May 22, 1932, after flying solo across Atlantic.
Amelia Earhart arrives in London on May 22, 1932, after flying solo across Atlantic.
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.
Goals of the Feminist Movement
What were the goals of the feminist movement? Read about feminism and important feminist movement goals of the 1960s and 1970s.
What were the goals of the feminist movement? Read about feminism and important feminist movement goals of the 1960s and 1970s.
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.
Alexandra and Edward with Queen Victoria
Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra of Denmark pose with Queen Victoria after their wedding.
Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra of Denmark pose with Queen Victoria after their wedding.
About Emmy Noether
Information on Emmy Noether - her life and work.: german mathematical society emily noether circolo matematico david hilbert college preparatory school
Information on Emmy Noether - her life and work.: german mathematical society emily noether circolo matematico david hilbert college preparatory school
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.
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!
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.
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.
Was Cleopatra Black?
Was Cleopatra (Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt) a black African queen? Here's a summery of the evidence for and against.
Was Cleopatra (Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt) a black African queen? Here's a summery of the evidence for and against.
Rule of Thumb and Wife-Beating - Mostly a 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.
Christa McAuliffe - Teacher in Space
Christa McAuliffe, America's selected Teacher in Space, was on the space shuttle challenger that exploded in 1986. Her commitment to science and space education survives her in many projects. A biography, pictures and links for Christa McAuliffe are on this page.
Christa McAuliffe, America's selected Teacher in Space, was on the space shuttle challenger that exploded in 1986. Her commitment to science and space education survives her in many projects. A biography, pictures and links for Christa McAuliffe are on this page.
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.
Male Chauvinist Pig - Glossary
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
From the wedding of Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, a family group portrait.
From the wedding of Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, a family group portrait.
Biographies of Women
Find biographies of notable women: An index to women's biographies on this site: an ever-expanding list of biographies of notable women, including those who are famous and those who should be more well known.
Find biographies of notable women: An index to women's biographies on this site: an ever-expanding list of biographies of notable women, including those who are famous and those who should be more well known.
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.
Tubman's Civil War Service
Harriet Tubman served in the Union Army during the Civil War, organizing a scout and spy network, and even organizing, leading and going on raids herself. But she had to support herself by selling baked goods.
Harriet Tubman served in the Union Army during the Civil War, organizing a scout and spy network, and even organizing, leading and going on raids herself. But she had to support herself by selling baked goods.
Molly Brown
A biography of Titanic survivor, Margaret Tobin Brown, known as Molly Brown. She was the subject of the play and movie, The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
A biography of Titanic survivor, Margaret Tobin Brown, known as Molly Brown. She was the subject of the play and movie, The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
What is Transcendentalism?
What is Transcendentalism? A basic guide for the confused. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller and others of the American Romantic movement of the 19th century.
What is Transcendentalism? A basic guide for the confused. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller and others of the American Romantic movement of the 19th century.
Tubman: Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman was not satisfied with her own freedom. She returned to the South many times to free her family members and others, taking them to the North or Canada to freedom. She also spoke for the anti-slavery cause and for women's rights.
Harriet Tubman was not satisfied with her own freedom. She returned to the South many times to free her family members and others, taking them to the North or Canada to freedom. She also spoke for the anti-slavery cause and for women's rights.
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.
Hillary Clinton at the Last Presidential Debate, 2008
Picture of Hillary Clinton before the third presidential debate, on the campaign trail for the 2008 presidential election.
Picture of Hillary Clinton before the third presidential debate, on the campaign trail for the 2008 presidential election.
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.
First Woman Supreme Court Justice
Who was the first woman Supreme Court justice in the United States? She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Who was the first woman Supreme Court justice in the United States? She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Athena - Minerva - Pallas Athene
Image of the goddess Athena - also called Minerva.
Image of the goddess Athena - also called Minerva.
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.
Helen Keller in Pictures
Helen Keller and Anne M. Sullivan are shown in 1898.
Helen Keller and Anne M. Sullivan are shown in 1898.
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.
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.
Equal Rights Amendment
This history of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) explains the origins and outcome of the Equal Rights Amendment struggle.
This history of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) explains the origins and outcome of the Equal Rights Amendment struggle.
How is Queen Elizabeth II related to Queen Victoria?
How is Queen Elizabeth II related to Queen Victoria? The answer, plus the details of how that answer is derived.
How is Queen Elizabeth II related to Queen Victoria? The answer, plus the details of how that answer is derived.
Queen Mum Elizabeth
Profile of Queen Elizabeth, consort of George VI and mother of Queen Elizabeth II.
Profile of Queen Elizabeth, consort of George VI and mother of Queen Elizabeth II.
100 Most Important Women
Which women in history had the biggest impact on the world? Here's a suggested list, and room for you to add your own favorite.
Which women in history had the biggest impact on the world? Here's a suggested list, and room for you to add your own favorite.
Julia Ward Howe 3 Writing
The story of Julia Ward Howe writing the words to Battle Hymn of the Republic.
The story of Julia Ward Howe writing the words to Battle Hymn of the Republic.
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.
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.
Radical Feminism
A definition and description of radical feminism from the perspective of women's history.
A definition and description of radical feminism from the perspective of women's history.
Nefertiti
A profile of Nefertiti, including a summary of the known facts about her life.
A profile of Nefertiti, including a summary of the known facts about her life.
Queens of England - Lancaster and York
Lancaster and York Queens of England by marriage: consorts of Lancaster and York kings of England.
Lancaster and York Queens of England by marriage: consorts of Lancaster and York kings of England.
Rachel Carson
A biography of Rachel Carson, environmentalist writer whose book Silent Spring helped spark the environmentalist movement in the late 20th century.
A biography of Rachel Carson, environmentalist writer whose book Silent Spring helped spark the environmentalist movement in the late 20th century.
Diana, Princess of Wales
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.
Harriet Tubman
Picture of Harriet Tubman, underground railroad conductor and advocate of human rights.
Picture of Harriet Tubman, underground railroad conductor and advocate of human rights.
Abigail Adams Picture - Detail of Abigail Adams Picture
Picture of Abigail Adams First Lady of the United States - part of a collection of women's history images.
Picture of Abigail Adams First Lady of the United States - part of a collection of women's history images.
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.
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.
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.
Princess Diana's Wedding
The wedding of Diana Spencer -- who became known as Princess Diana -- to Prince Charles was a spectacular fairy-tale affair, seen worldwide via television.
The wedding of Diana Spencer -- who became known as Princess Diana -- to Prince Charles was a spectacular fairy-tale affair, seen worldwide via television.
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.
Female Spies WWI, WWII
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.
Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen biography: a profile of Hildegard of Bingen, medieval visionary writer and composer of music.
Hildegard of Bingen biography: a profile of Hildegard of Bingen, medieval visionary writer and composer of music.
Adjusting the Ropes
Adjusting the ropes before hanging the conspirators, July 7, 1865: Mary Surratt, Lewis Payne, David Herold, Georg Atzerodt.
Adjusting the ropes before hanging the conspirators, July 7, 1865: Mary Surratt, Lewis Payne, David Herold, Georg Atzerodt.
Jane Goodall Quotes
Quotes by Jane Goodall - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jane Goodall - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Harriet Tubman Quotes
Quotes by Harriet Tubman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Harriet Tubman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Harriet Tubman Picture Gallery
Pictures of Harriet Tubman, underground railroad conductor and advocate of human rights.
Pictures of Harriet Tubman, underground railroad conductor and advocate of human rights.
Sacagawea
The real history of Sacagawea (Sacajawea), guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Shoshone Indian woman now on the U.S. dollar coin is often considered responsible for the success of the explorers in reaching their destination peacefully.
The real history of Sacagawea (Sacajawea), guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Shoshone Indian woman now on the U.S. dollar coin is often considered responsible for the success of the explorers in reaching their destination peacefully.
Amelia Earhart Pictures
Pictures of Amelia Earhart, pioneer pilot.
Pictures of Amelia Earhart, pioneer pilot.
Theodora
Theodora biography: about the Byzantine empress Theodora, a powerful woman whose story is told primarily by Procopius.
Theodora biography: about the Byzantine empress Theodora, a powerful woman whose story is told primarily by Procopius.
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.
The Feminist Movement in Art
The Feminist Art Movement transformed the art world. Learn about the beginnings of the Feminist Art Movement and the effect feminism has had on art.
The Feminist Art Movement transformed the art world. Learn about the beginnings of the Feminist Art Movement and the effect feminism has had on art.
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.
Women of the Summer Olympics
Key women athletes who've made their mark at a summer Olympics.
Key women athletes who've made their mark at a summer Olympics.
Beatrice Marries Henry of Battenberg
Princess Beatrice, youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, in her wedding dress, 1885.
Princess Beatrice, youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, in her wedding dress, 1885.
Women's Suffrage Timeline State by State
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.
The Personal Is Political
"The personal is political" was a frequently heard feminist rallying cry, especially during the late
"The personal is political" was a frequently heard feminist rallying cry, especially during the late
Sally Ride
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. An astrophysicist, she was also part of investigating the Challenger explosion.
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. An astrophysicist, she was also part of investigating the Challenger explosion.
Norma McCorvey
Norma McCorvey was Roe in the famous Roe v. Wade case, noted for converting from a pro-choice to an anti-abortion point of view.
Norma McCorvey was Roe in the famous Roe v. Wade case, noted for converting from a pro-choice to an anti-abortion point of view.
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.
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.
Feminism
Feminism refers to a diverse variety of beliefs, ideas, movements, and agendas for action.
Feminism refers to a diverse variety of beliefs, ideas, movements, and agendas for action.
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.
Space Timeline
A chronology of women in space - timeline of famous firsts for women astronauts, cosmonauts, space shuttle pilots and commanders, and more.
A chronology of women in space - timeline of famous firsts for women astronauts, cosmonauts, space shuttle pilots and commanders, and more.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France and England through her two marriages and ruler of her own territories by right of birth, was one of the most powerful women of the world in the twelfth century. This profile highlights her key contributions.
Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France and England through her two marriages and ruler of her own territories by right of birth, was one of the most powerful women of the world in the twelfth century. This profile highlights her key contributions.
The Feminine Mystique
Description of The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan and the impact of the book. How Betty Friedan explored women's unhappiness in The Feminine Mystique and inspired the Women's Liberation Movement.
Description of The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan and the impact of the book. How Betty Friedan explored women's unhappiness in The Feminine Mystique and inspired the Women's Liberation Movement.
Queen Mary I of England
A biography of Queen Mary I of England, known as Bloody Mary, who was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, his first wife.
A biography of Queen Mary I of England, known as Bloody Mary, who was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, his first wife.
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.
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.
Joan Baez
Joan Baez biography, with a bibliography and discography.
Joan Baez biography, with a bibliography and discography.
Olympe de Gouges and Rights
Olympe de Gouges, playwright and author of the Rights of Woman and of the Citizen.
Olympe de Gouges, playwright and author of the Rights of Woman and of the Citizen.
Sophie Germain
Sophie Germain biography - profile of a pioneer in math, mathematical physics, and number theory.
Sophie Germain biography - profile of a pioneer in math, mathematical physics, and number theory.
Phillis Wheatley Poems
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.
Princess Alice Marries Ludwig (Louis) IV, Grand Duke of Hesse
From the wedding reception of Queen Victoria's third daughter, Alice, to Prince Louis of Hesse Darmstadt, 1867.
From the wedding reception of Queen Victoria's third daughter, Alice, to Prince Louis of Hesse Darmstadt, 1867.
Fiances: Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
A photograph of the engaged couple of Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, from January 1947.
A photograph of the engaged couple of Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, from January 1947.
Elizabeth and Philip at Their Wedding
The future Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip at their wedding, November 20, 1947.
The future Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip at their wedding, November 20, 1947.
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.
Feminist Literary Criticism
What is feminist literary criticism? Definition of feminist literary criticism and how it challenges male assumptions.
What is feminist literary criticism? Definition of feminist literary criticism and how it challenges male assumptions.
14th Amendment
A history of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, as it has been applied to women's rights.
A history of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, as it has been applied to women's rights.
Maria Agnesi
Maria Agnesi biography - she wrote the first book on mathematics written by a woman that survives.
Maria Agnesi biography - she wrote the first book on mathematics written by a woman that survives.
Status of Women - Germany - 20th Century - Encyclopedia of Women's History
Germany - Status of Women Encyclopedia of Women's History - from Jone Johnson Lewis For centuries, a
Germany - Status of Women Encyclopedia of Women's History - from Jone Johnson Lewis For centuries, a
Women's Suffrage Biographies
Biographies of key women who worked for the vote for women -- and often for other women's rights, too.
Biographies of key women who worked for the vote for women -- and often for other women's rights, too.