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'Nun with a gun' Joanne Pierce Misko, who became one of the first female FBI agents, dies at 83

Joanne Pierce Misko was a pioneering figure, becoming one of the first female FBI agents after leaving her life as a Catholic nun.

She Revolutionized Medicine. Why Isn't She a Household Name?

Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi was a groundbreaking physician who transformed women's healthcare in the 19th century.

Farmhouse-style mansion on the market in D.C. for $7.4 million

The farmhouse-style mansion honors pioneering women and showcases their influence in politics and architecture.

More women than ever before to be remembered with blue plaques in London

2024 will be a record year for the blue plaque scheme in London, with the highest number of women being celebrated in its 150-year history.
The campaign to nominate female figures for blue plaques has resulted in a larger number of pioneering women being remembered, including a jazz singer, a neurosurgeon, and a pioneering photographer.
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