#women-in-history

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Padailypost
1 day ago
New York City

Blanca Stella Arana

Blanca Stella Arana was a pioneering immigrant who transcended societal norms to pursue her career and support her family. [ more ]
Smithsonian Magazine
2 days ago
History

This Female Civil War Soldier Participated in the Bloodiest Battle in American History and Spied on the South-or Did She?

A Civil War soldier died revealing he was a woman; Private Franklin Thompson was also a female, Sarah Emma Edmonds, who served in disguise. [ more ]
AnOther
1 week ago
Writing

How Michael O'Connor Crafted the Tudor Costumes of Firebrand

Catherine Parr's story reflects her bravery in challenging the Church of England while navigating royal court dynamics. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Media industry

Kim Cattrall: I've had a life's experience I want to bring it on board'

Kim Cattrall highlights the importance of female perspectives in CIA history through her role as Eloise Page in a BBC Radio podcast. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
3 weeks ago
Education

Her gift launched four centuries of Harvard financial aid - Harvard Gazette

Anne Radcliffe's scholarship donation in 1643 paved the way for future financial aid at Harvard, symbolizing historic barriers women faced in education. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Influential economist Joan Robinson remembered with blue plaque in Notting Hill

Joan Robinson was an influential economist honored with a blue plaque in Notting Hill for her contributions during the post-war depression in 1919.
Robinson's volunteer work during the depression led to her decision to study economics, eventually becoming a renowned economic theorist despite facing challenges as a woman in academia. [ more ]
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