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Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meet the real Rosie the Riveter, who was unknown until a yearslong investigation revealed her identity

The identity of Rosie the Riveter was largely misattributed for decades, highlighting the cultural impact of women's wartime contributions.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Betty Webb, Who Helped Bletchley Park Code Breakers, Dies at 101

Charlotte Webb, a pivotal Bletchley Park codebreaker, passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to WWII cryptography.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
Women in technology

Black female WWII unit Six Triple Eight awarded Congressional Gold Medal: 'Their story will never be forgotten'

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their exceptional service during World War II.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meet the real Rosie the Riveter, who was unknown until a yearslong investigation revealed her identity

The identity of Rosie the Riveter was largely misattributed for decades, highlighting the cultural impact of women's wartime contributions.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Betty Webb, Who Helped Bletchley Park Code Breakers, Dies at 101

Charlotte Webb, a pivotal Bletchley Park codebreaker, passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to WWII cryptography.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
Women in technology

Black female WWII unit Six Triple Eight awarded Congressional Gold Medal: 'Their story will never be forgotten'

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their exceptional service during World War II.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Women in technology

20 Everyday Items From "Back In The Day" That Doubled As Weapons For Women's Self Defense

Women in 1900 used everyday items for self-defense, reflecting societal views on female aggression and 'hysteria.'
fromMiami Food Pug
1 month ago
LA food

Nom News: March 14, 2025 - Miami Food Pug

The Dead Flamingo is hosting a vibrant celebration for its one-year anniversary featuring various entertainment and surprises.
Novatore Cucina & Bar blends traditional Italian cuisine with modern innovation in Wynwood.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Famous Radio City Rockettes' kicking off 100th anniversary celebrations | amNewYork

The Radio City Rockettes are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2025 with initiatives focused on inclusivity and dancer development.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Honoring the legacy of Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge

Emily Warren Roebling played a crucial role in the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, taking over after her husband's illness.
#empowerment
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Women

'Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls' Literally *Saved* Me As A Girl Mom In 2016

The author's experience in 2016 illustrates a journey of hope and resilience amidst political disappointment, emphasizing the importance of empowering narratives for young girls.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Women in technology

For Well-Behaved Women Who May Never Make History

A sarcastic comment catalyzed women in Jackson, Wyoming, to take political action and successfully lead their town towards substantial improvements.
Women
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

'Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls' Literally *Saved* Me As A Girl Mom In 2016

The author's experience in 2016 illustrates a journey of hope and resilience amidst political disappointment, emphasizing the importance of empowering narratives for young girls.
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#historical-research
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of evil' women without evidence or trial

Cambridge University historically abused its power to imprison women without trial, branding them as immoral despite no legal wrongdoing.
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago
History

Over 110,000 Medieval Manuscripts May Have Been Copied by Women - Medievalists.net

Women played a small but significant role in medieval manuscript copying, with an estimated 110,000 manuscripts attributed to female scribes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of evil' women without evidence or trial

Cambridge University historically abused its power to imprison women without trial, branding them as immoral despite no legal wrongdoing.
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago
History

Over 110,000 Medieval Manuscripts May Have Been Copied by Women - Medievalists.net

Women played a small but significant role in medieval manuscript copying, with an estimated 110,000 manuscripts attributed to female scribes.
more#historical-research
Yoga
fromYogaRenew
1 month ago

Hindu Goddess Radha Storytelling by Julie Pasqual

Radha symbolizes the embodiment of true, selfless love in connection with Krishna.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

How a Monument to Women Finally Won a Place on the National Mall

Biden's presidential legacy includes designating significant federal land as national monuments, but complexities remain in recognizing women's contributions in public monuments.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Overlooked No More: Margaret Getchell, Visionary Force at Macy's

Margaret Getchell was the first female executive at Macy's and played a crucial role in expanding the store's inventory and transforming retail.
History
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

French women had more power in the Middle Ages than after the Revolution - Medievalists.net

The Middle Ages involved cooperation and women's power, contrary to the belief that it was just about tyranny and struggle.
History
fromWorldhistory
7 months ago

Women Religious Crossing between Cloister and the World by Mercedes Perez Vidal (Book Review)

The book explores women's roles in monastic life across Europe and the Americas from a transnational perspective.
Writing
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

It's Chile's Titanic, and yet no one remembers it': The forgotten story of the 19th-century church fire that killed 2,000 women

The 1863 fire at La Compania de Jesus church in Chile, killing over 2,000 women, remains a largely forgotten tragedy in history.
fromThe Nation
9 months ago
Writing

The Many Lives of Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman's life was often overlooked but has been subject to numerous biographies, with historians constantly revising and exploring her legacy beyond traditional narratives.
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