Women's History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Marilyn Monroe Quotes
Quotes by Marilyn Monroe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Marilyn Monroe - 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 - Biography and Links
Coco Chanel brought us the little black dress, the Chanel suit and jacket, bell bottoms and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Read about her life history, 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 her life history, then find more resources on the Net and in print to learn more about her life and fashion.
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.
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.
Caroline Kennedy
A biography of Caroline Kennedy (Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg).
A biography of Caroline Kennedy (Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg).
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.
About Betsy Ross
Information on Betsy Ross - her life and work
Information on Betsy Ross - her life and work
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.
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.
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.
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.
Susan B Anthony - Biography and Links
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.
Which Tudor Queen Are You? A Women's History Quiz
Which queen in Tudor history are you most like?
Which queen in Tudor history are you most like?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Int'l Suffrage Timeline
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
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.
Biographies of 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.
Rosa Parks Picture
Picture of Rosa Parks - Civil Rights Heroine - women's history
Picture of Rosa Parks - Civil Rights Heroine - women's history
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.
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.
About Joan Baez
Information on Joan Baez - her life and work.
Information on Joan Baez - her life and work.
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'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.
Mother Teresa Quotes
Quotes by Mother Teresa - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mother Teresa - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
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.
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.
About Anaïs (Anais) Nin
Information on Anaïs (Anais) Nin - her life and work.
Information on Anaïs (Anais) Nin - her life and work.
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.
Marie Antoinette
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France: From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793.
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France: From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793.
Rosie the Riveter
Picture of Rosie the Riveter - famous World War II war effort poster.
Picture of Rosie the Riveter - famous World War II war effort poster.
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.
Women Skating Champions
A history of women in Olympic figure skating
A history of women in Olympic figure skating
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Women's Voices - Quotations from Women
Women's Voices: Quotations from Women
Women's Voices: Quotations from Women
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.
Women Leaders
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
Lena Horne
A biography of Lena Horne, singer and actress.
A biography of Lena Horne, singer and actress.
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.
100 Important Women in World History
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.
Male Chauvinist Pig - Glossary
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams biography - First Lady, farm manager, women's rights advocate.
Abigail Adams biography - First Lady, farm manager, women's rights advocate.
About Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Information on Elizabeth Cady Stanton - her life and work
Information on Elizabeth Cady Stanton - her life and work
Women's Fashions of the 17th Century - Hollar Engravings - Main Page
In the mid-17th century, Wenceslaus Holler published this series of engravings depicting the costume of women in England. These images record a contemporary view of the costume of women, a subject which fascinated the artist.
In the mid-17th century, Wenceslaus Holler published this series of engravings depicting the costume of women in England. These images record a contemporary view of the costume of women, a subject which fascinated the artist.
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.
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.
Women's Summer Poems
Some 19th and 20th century poems by women on the topic of summer -- summer as a metaphor, summer as a subject.
Some 19th and 20th century poems by women on the topic of summer -- summer as a metaphor, summer as a subject.
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.
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.
Florence Nightingale Books
A bibliography of Florence Nightingale biographies and related texts.
A bibliography of Florence Nightingale biographies and related texts.
Mary Wollstonecraft - A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Overview
Mary Wollstonecraft - an overview of her life and her major work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Part of an article on Mary Wollstonecraft's life and writings.
Mary Wollstonecraft - an overview of her life and her major work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Part of an article on Mary Wollstonecraft's life and writings.
Erma Bombeck Quotes
Quotes by Erma Bombeck - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Erma Bombeck - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
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.
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.
Get a War Job!
World War II poster of a woman at a typewriter, encouraging her to Keep Em Flying Miss USA
World War II poster of a woman at a typewriter, encouraging her to Keep Em Flying Miss USA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Women's Fashion from the Time of William the Conqueror
Pictures of English costume in medieval England.
Pictures of English costume in medieval England.
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.
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.
Nefertiti
Nefertiti, part of a collection of images of women of ancient history, in artists' conceptions throughout the ages.
Nefertiti, part of a collection of images of women of ancient history, in artists' conceptions throughout the ages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Reenactors
Picture women's history
Picture women's history
Susan B. Anthony
A picture of Susan B. Anthony, from the book History of Woman Suffrage by Stanton and others.
A picture of Susan B. Anthony, from the book History of Woman Suffrage by Stanton and others.
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.
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.
Athena - Minerva - Pallas Athene - Clip Art Image Picture
Image in black and white of the goddess Athena or Minerva.
Image in black and white of the goddess Athena or Minerva.
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.
Joan of Arc - Image
Image of Joan of Arc.
Image of Joan of Arc.
Marilyn Monroe
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Arden
A biography of Elizabeth Arden, cosmetics business executive, who pioneered many advertising and marketing techniques.
A biography of Elizabeth Arden, cosmetics business executive, who pioneered many advertising and marketing techniques.
Empress Theodora - Byzantium
Theodora was probably the most influential woman in Byzantine history. A summary of her life, plus links for more information about the Empress Theodora and her times.
Theodora was probably the most influential woman in Byzantine history. A summary of her life, plus links for more information about the Empress Theodora and her times.
Picture of Queen Elizabeth I - Women's History
A picture of Queen Elizabeth I, part of a large collection of pictures of notable women of history.
A picture of Queen Elizabeth I, part of a large collection of pictures of notable women of history.
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.
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.
Women Captives and Indian Captivity Narratives
A genre of American literature has been the Indian captive narrative. In these stories, it's usually been women who were kidnapped. The stories reinforce the image of women as needing protection even as they try to define and show women's strength and courage. The stories also perpetuate stereotypes of Indians and settlers, and were part of the on-going conflict between these groups as the settlers moved westward.
A genre of American literature has been the Indian captive narrative. In these stories, it's usually been women who were kidnapped. The stories reinforce the image of women as needing protection even as they try to define and show women's strength and courage. The stories also perpetuate stereotypes of Indians and settlers, and were part of the on-going conflict between these groups as the settlers moved westward.
July 1
July 1 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
July 1 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
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.
Women's History Picture Gallery - Individuals
Women's History picture gallery - photographs and other illustrations of women through history
Women's History picture gallery - photographs and other illustrations of women through history
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.
Isabel Allende Quotes
Quotes by Isabel Allende - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Isabel Allende - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
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!
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.
About Florence Nightingale
A short excerpt about the contribution of Florence Nightingale, from the perspective of an American writing in 1864.
A short excerpt about the contribution of Florence Nightingale, from the perspective of an American writing in 1864.
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.
Woman's Costume of the Time of William the First - Early English and Norman Women's Fashion
What did the clothing of a Norman woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a noblewoman's dress in the time of William the First of England.
What did the clothing of a Norman woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a noblewoman's dress in the time of William the First of England.
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.
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.
Woman's Costume in the Time of Stephen - Medieval England Fashion
What did the clothing of a medieval English woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of Stephen of England.
What did the clothing of a medieval English woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of Stephen of England.
About Sappho of Lesbos
Sappho of Lesbos, ancient Greek poet, is known for her emotional and personal poems even though little of her writing survives.
Sappho of Lesbos, ancient Greek poet, is known for her emotional and personal poems even though little of her writing survives.
Empress Matilda
A profile of Matilda of England, who was named by her father as queen of England and then had to fight for her crown.
A profile of Matilda of England, who was named by her father as queen of England and then had to fight for her crown.
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.
Women at Home
Women's lives changed during World War II. This article summarizes the changes to women's lives on the homefront.
Women's lives changed during World War II. This article summarizes the changes to women's lives on the homefront.
Emily Dickinson Quotes
Quotes by Emily Dickinson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Emily Dickinson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
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
Woman Suffrage Timeline - Winning the Vote
Dates that women in the U.S. got the vote - national and some state and local milestones.
Dates that women in the U.S. got the vote - national and some state and local milestones.
Brutal Treatment at Occoquan
The story of the treatment at Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 of the woman suffrage militants arrested for protesting outside the White House.
The story of the treatment at Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 of the woman suffrage militants arrested for protesting outside the White House.
Emily Dickinson - Introduction
How did Emily Dickinson's poetry come to public attention? An in-depth look at Emily Dickinson and her poetry, from your About.com Women's History Guide.
How did Emily Dickinson's poetry come to public attention? An in-depth look at Emily Dickinson and her poetry, from your About.com Women's History Guide.
Quiz: African American History and Women
A quiz testing your knowledge of African American history and women's history.
A quiz testing your knowledge of African American history and women's history.
Marianne Williamson Quotes
Quotes by Marianne Williamson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Marianne Williamson - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
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.
Women Artists - Renaissance and Baroque Painters
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
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.
Biographies of Notable American Women
Biographies of notable American women.
Biographies of notable American 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.
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.
About Katarina Witt
Information on Katarina Witt - her life and work.
Information on Katarina Witt - her life and work.
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 Artists - Renaissance and Baroque Painters - 16th Century Female Artists
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
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.
Lady Jane Grey
Lady Jane Grey biography, links and other resources. With pictures.
Lady Jane Grey biography, links and other resources. With pictures.
Mary White Rowlandson
Mary White Rowlandson was captured by Indians in Massachusetts near the end of King Philip's War, and her autobiography became a best-seller.
Mary White Rowlandson was captured by Indians in Massachusetts near the end of King Philip's War, and her autobiography became a best-seller.
Catherine Parr
A profile of Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII of England.
A profile of Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII of England.
World War II - It's YOUR Job (Nursing)
Poster from World War II, recruiting nurses for the armed services and homefront duty.
Poster from World War II, recruiting nurses for the armed services and homefront duty.
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.