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Woman's memoirs give fascinating insight into life in 17th-century northern England

Alice Thornton's memoirs provide a unique northern female perspective on 17th-century life, detailing personal and political struggles.

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Princesses lived not a dream but a nightmare | Letters

Princesses of the past endured arranged marriages, early childbirth deaths, and lacked autonomy, contrasting sharply with contemporary media portrayals.

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Hornchurch exhibition explores the role of women in the Second World War

Women played a crucial role during the Second World War, contributing significantly to military and civilian efforts.

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Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104

Julia Parsons played a crucial role as a Navy code breaker during WWII, decoding German U-boat messages and providing vital intelligence to Allied forces.

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Hornchurch exhibition explores the role of women in the Second World War

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Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104

Julia Parsons played a crucial role as a Navy code breaker during WWII, decoding German U-boat messages and providing vital intelligence to Allied forces.

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Swashbuckling and cheeky': island festival celebrates Ireland's pirate queen'

Grace O'Malley's legacy is celebrated through performance and storytelling, reaffirming her historical significance as a powerful woman in 16th-century Ireland.

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New Medieval Books: Balthild of Francia - Medievalists.net

Balthild's life exemplifies the role of women in Merovingian society and highlights her fight against slavery.

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Uncovering Margaret Paston's Hidden Voice: How Forensic Linguistics Revealed a Medieval Woman's Authentic Words Through 500-Year-Old Letters - Medievalists.net

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Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson - Medievalists.net

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Uncovering Margaret Paston's Hidden Voice: How Forensic Linguistics Revealed a Medieval Woman's Authentic Words Through 500-Year-Old Letters - Medievalists.net

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Royal Women of Sweden with Caroline Wilhelmsson - Medievalists.net

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More than 7,500 Prints and Negatives by Trailblazing Photographer Alice Austen Return Home

Alice Austen's significant impact on photography is now recognized, as her extensive archive returns to her home, the Alice Austen House.

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New Medieval Books: Laywomen and the Crusade in England, 1150-1300 - Medievalists.net

The book examines the role of English women in encouraging men to join Crusades.

Identifying crusaders and supporters requires a nuanced understanding of what constitutes a crusade.

The Church played a vital role in mobilizing support for the Crusades through women.

Roman Women in Business

Roman women faced legal and psychological barriers in their societal roles, constrained by guardianship laws and patriarchal views that characterized their capabilities and autonomy.

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Discover women's history in your area: You just have to start looking'

Fewer than 4% of statues in Australia are of women, indicating a societal failure to recognize the historical contributions of women.

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Pregnancy and Power in the Viking Age: New Study Reveals Surprising Roles for Expectant Women - Medievalists.net

The study reveals that pregnancy in Viking culture was associated with imagery of strength, as evidenced by representations of pregnant women as warriors.

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5,000-year-old woman uncovered in Peru with hair and nails still intact

The discovery of an elite woman's remains at Áspero highlights the significant role of women in the Caral civilization.

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Trump's Orwellian Erasure of Women

The Trump Administration has been implementing policies that result in the systematic erasure of women's achievements from significant public records, reinforcing patriarchal narratives.

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Belisarius & Antonina by David Alan Parnell (Book Review)

The book centers on the profound relationship between Belisarius and Antonina, illuminating the significant yet underexplored experiences of women in Late Antiquity.

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N.Y.C. Museum Celebrates the Nation's 250th Anniversary

New York Historical Society is planning six exhibitions for the U.S. 250th anniversary, highlighting New York's role in democracy.

Upcoming exhibits will include revolutionary documents and women's historical contributions.

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Pilot's 1930 Australia flight to be celebrated

Celebrating Amy Johnson's pioneering spirit in aviation 95 years after her solo flight from the UK to Australia.

Bad Friend by Tiffany Watt Smith review refreshingly frank portraits of female friendship

Friendship expectations can lead to feelings of inadequacy in women.

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Ancient noblewoman's 5000-year-old remains found in Peru DW 04/25/2025

What has been discovered corresponds to a woman who apparently had elevated status, an elite woman," archaeologist David Palomino told the AFP news agency.

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