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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Athena - Minerva - Pallas Athene
Image of the goddess Athena - also called Minerva.
Image of the goddess Athena - also called Minerva.
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.
Famous Women Scientists
Biographies of famous women scientists: women who have made a difference in science, mathematics and medicine.
Biographies of famous women scientists: women who have made a difference in science, mathematics and medicine.
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.
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.
Int'l Suffrage Timeline
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Lucretia Mott
A profile of Lucretia Mott, Quaker antislavery and women's rights advocate.
A profile of Lucretia Mott, Quaker antislavery and women's rights advocate.
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.
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.
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams biography - First Lady, farm manager, women's rights advocate.
Abigail Adams biography - First Lady, farm manager, women's rights advocate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harriet Tubman
A profile of 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.
A profile of 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Settlement Houses
Basic information about settlement houses and their connection to women's history.
Basic information about settlement houses and their connection to women's history.
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.
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.
Alice Paul
Alice Paul biography, with links and picture. Alice Paul was one of the leading figures in the passage of the 19th Amendment for women's suffrage.
Alice Paul biography, with links and picture. Alice Paul was one of the leading figures in the passage of the 19th Amendment for women's suffrage.
Demeter - Ceres
Black and white images of the goddess Demeter or Ceres.
Black and white images of the goddess Demeter or Ceres.
Carrie Chapman Catt
Biography of Carrie Chapman Catt, woman suffrage leader and founder of the League of Women Voters.
Biography of Carrie Chapman Catt, woman suffrage leader and founder of the League of Women Voters.
Declaration of Sentiments
The text of the 1848 Women's Rights Declaration of Sentiments proclaimed at Seneca Falls, part of an extensive collection of articles about woman suffrage and the women's rights movement in America.
The text of the 1848 Women's Rights Declaration of Sentiments proclaimed at Seneca Falls, part of an extensive collection of articles about woman suffrage and the women's rights movement in America.
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.
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.
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.
Mother Jones
A biography of Mother Jones
A biography of Mother Jones
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
Ida Tarbell
A biography of Ida Tarbell, muckraking journalist who exposed the workings of the Standard Oil Company. She also wrote biographies of Abraham Lincoln, among her many other writings.
A biography of Ida Tarbell, muckraking journalist who exposed the workings of the Standard Oil Company. She also wrote biographies of Abraham Lincoln, among her many other writings.
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.
The Long Road to Suffrage
A reminder of the length of the battle for woman suffrage in the US, measured in the lives of the women who led the struggle
A reminder of the length of the battle for woman suffrage in the US, measured in the lives of the women who led the struggle
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.
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.
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.
Women's Suffrage Cartoon - Pictures of Women's Suffrage Movement
Cartoon poking fun at women's suffrage movement, part of a large collection of pictures of the women's suffrage movement.
Cartoon poking fun at women's suffrage movement, part of a large collection of pictures of the women's suffrage movement.
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.
Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Rankin biography: the first woman elected to Congress, a feminist and pacifist.
Jeannette Rankin biography: the first woman elected to Congress, a feminist and pacifist.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Quotes
Quotes by Elizabeth Cady Stanton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Elizabeth Cady Stanton - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Rosa Parks
A biography of Rosa Parks, famous for her part in igniting the Montgomery bus boycott when she refused to give up her seat on a bus. Included are links to Rosa Parks quotes, a picture of Rosa Parks, and links to more on this site and on the Net.
A biography of Rosa Parks, famous for her part in igniting the Montgomery bus boycott when she refused to give up her seat on a bus. Included are links to Rosa Parks quotes, a picture of Rosa Parks, and links to more on this site and on the Net.
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.
Mary, Queen of Scots
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.
Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut profile: Biography Queen Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt who ruled in the 15th century B.C.E.
Hatshepsut profile: Biography Queen Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt who ruled in the 15th century B.C.E.
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
Susan B. Anthony
A picture of Susan B. Anthony in her later years, working at her desk.
A picture of Susan B. Anthony in her later years, working at her desk.
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.
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.
Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry is best known for her play, A Raisin in the Sun, with universal, black, and feminist themes.
Lorraine Hansberry is best known for her play, A Raisin in the Sun, with universal, black, and feminist themes.
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
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.
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.
Theodora
Theodora biography: profile of Byzantine empress Theodora, a powerful woman whose story is told primarily by Procopius.
Theodora biography: profile of Byzantine empress Theodora, a powerful woman whose story is told primarily by Procopius.
Zora Neale Hurston
Information on Zora Neale Hurston, an author and anthropologist who was part of the Harlem Renaissance and was rediscovered by Alice Walker.
Information on Zora Neale Hurston, an author and anthropologist who was part of the Harlem Renaissance and was rediscovered by Alice Walker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helen Keller
A biography of Helen Keller, whose life story was told in the play and movie The Miracle Worker.
A biography of Helen Keller, whose life story was told in the play and movie The Miracle Worker.
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.
Poems by Women - Author Index - All
Poetry by women: author index. Poetry written by women, much of it before the twentieth century. Gives insight into the lives and expectations of women in history.
Poetry by women: author index. Poetry written by women, much of it before the twentieth century. Gives insight into the lives and expectations of women in history.
Hera - Juno
Black and white images of the goddess Juno or Hera.
Black and white images of the goddess Juno or Hera.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Male Chauvinist Pig - Glossary
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
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.
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.
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart biography, including facts about Amelia Earhart's life and links to more information.
Amelia Earhart biography, including facts about Amelia Earhart's life and links to more information.
First Woman to Vote
A list of claimants for the title of the first female voter in the United States.
A list of claimants for the title of the first female voter in the United States.
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.
Oprah Winfrey
A biographical sketch of Oprah Winfrey, billionaire talk show host, producer, and philanthropist.
A biographical sketch of Oprah Winfrey, billionaire talk show host, producer, and philanthropist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joan Baez
Joan Baez biography, with a bibliography and discography.
Joan Baez biography, with a bibliography and discography.
Anna Pavlova
A delicate Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova's classical style won acclaim worldwide.
A delicate Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova's classical style won acclaim worldwide.
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.
Jane Addams Quotes
Quotes by Jane Addams - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jane Addams - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
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.
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.
Isabel Allende
Biography and list of Net and print resources about and by Isabel Allende, Chile-born writer and educator who has worked and lived in the United States.
Biography and list of Net and print resources about and by Isabel Allende, Chile-born writer and educator who has worked and lived in the United States.
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.
Lizzie Borden
A biography of Lizzie Borden, accused (and acquitted) murderer of her father and stepmother.
A biography of Lizzie Borden, accused (and acquitted) murderer of her father and stepmother.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Women Leaders
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
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.
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.
Harlem Renaissance Women
The women of the Harlem Renaissance -- black women writers, artists, poets, journalists, and others in the early 20th century.
The women of the Harlem Renaissance -- black women writers, artists, poets, journalists, and others in the early 20th century.
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.
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.
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.
Sybil Ludington
A profile of Sybil Ludington highlighting her heroic 1777 ride to raise militia troops to stop the British advance.
A profile of Sybil Ludington highlighting her heroic 1777 ride to raise militia troops to stop the British advance.
Pocahontas Saves Smith
It's one of the best-known stories in American history: Indian princess throws herself on captive John Smith to save him from her father's order of execution. But is the story true?
It's one of the best-known stories in American history: Indian princess throws herself on captive John Smith to save him from her father's order of execution. But is the story true?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toni Morrison
A biography sketch of Toni Morrison, African American woman writer, and winner of a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize for Literature.
A biography sketch of Toni Morrison, African American woman writer, and winner of a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize for Literature.
Rosa Parks - 1964
Picture of Rosa Parks - civil rights heroine.
Picture of Rosa Parks - civil rights heroine.
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.
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.
First Woman to Vote 1920
First Woman to vote under the 19th Amendment and woman suffrage in the United States. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Women's History at About
First Woman to vote under the 19th Amendment and woman suffrage in the United States. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Women's History at About
Vindication - Author's Introduction - A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Mary Wollstonecraft
Vindication - Author Introduction - A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Mary Wollstonecraft
Vindication - Author Introduction - A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Mary Wollstonecraft