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1 week ago

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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Women in technology
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3 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
History
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1 month ago

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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1 month ago
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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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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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1 month ago

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.
History
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1 month ago

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.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 months ago

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.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
Women in technology
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2 months ago

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.
History
Women
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2 months ago

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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2 months ago

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.
Women in technology
fromWorldhistory
3 months ago

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.
New York City
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3 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Friendship expectations can lead to feelings of inadequacy in women.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

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.
Women
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

What Medieval Women Read - Medievalists.net

Women in the Middle Ages were not only readers but also maintained substantial libraries, challenging the notion of exclusive male literacy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote

Victoria Woodhull announced her candidacy for president in 1870, despite women not being allowed to vote, highlighting her trailblazing role in women's rights.
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4 months ago

Sandy Stone is the first transgender woman introduced into the National Women's Hall of Fame

"It's a great honor and a great responsibility," Stone says of her induction. "Somebody has to go first."
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Five author Hallie Rubenhold: I really hate true crime'

Rubenhold brings Belle Elmore back to life and re-examines the narrative around Crippen's case, emphasizing it is predominantly about women, yet told by men.
London politics
History
fromWorldhistory
4 months ago

Women Who Ruled China by Stephanie Balkwill (Book Review)

The book explores the life of Empress Dowager Ling and her significant role in Buddhism and governance during the Northern Wei dynasty.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

One Devoted Woman: An Interview with Kristen Holt-Browning on her debut historical novel - Medievalists.net

Kristen Holt-Browning's novel intertwines the lives of two women across centuries, illustrating the persistent themes of spirituality and devotion.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I'm truly happy': 108-year-old takes record for world's oldest female barber

Shitsui Hakoishi, a 108-year-old Japanese woman, is officially the world's oldest female barber, expressing desire to continue working.
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
4 months ago

English Heritage celebrates notable women in Women's History Month this March

Women have significantly influenced English Heritage sites through their contributions, often overshadowed by their male counterparts.
Brooklyn
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5 months ago

Brooklyn's Bridge: A new musical that traverses the story behind an American landmark

The Brooklyn Bridge symbolizes the overlooked contributions of women like Emily Roebling in history and engineering.
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10 months ago

How Michael O'Connor Crafted the Tudor Costumes of Firebrand

Michael O'Connor emphasized the dual role of a costume designer, saying it's akin to being a historian and artist, which is essential for authentically capturing Tudor England's essence.
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