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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Historic Italianate Mansion That Housed a New Orleans Boarding School Is Listed for $3.1 Million-After Being Restored to Its Former Glory

The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom abode has had many lives since it was built in 1856, starting with its original design by architect Louis E. Reynolds.
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fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Female Spy Network Uncovered in Medieval Ypres, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

Rural women operated as spies during Flanders' revolt, delivering messages and gathering intelligence amidst conflict.
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fromtime.com
2 months ago

How Women Imprisoned at an All-Female Concentration Camp Resisted the Nazis

The book recounts the resistance and resilience of female prisoners at Ravensbruck concentration camp during the Holocaust.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose Woman's Club celebrating 130th anniversary in style

The San Jose Woman's Club, formed in 1894, celebrates its 130th anniversary, highlighting the importance of women's organizations in addressing social issues like suffrage.
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fromVulture
3 months ago

We May Have Already Seen the Best Film at Cannes This Year

The film explores the brutal realities faced by female maids on a farm, revealing their tragic existence and societal implications.
"Sound of Falling" intricately portrays four generations of women, highlighting their intertwined lives and struggles.
The film is recognized for setting a high standard at Cannes with its profound narrative on women's histories.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Long and Winding Road - San Francisco Bay Times

The absence of actual images of intrepid women travelers in the 'Extreme Voyages Issue' deeply resonated with me, reflecting a historical reluctance to depict women's adventures.
Women in technology
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Schlesinger exhibit turns spotlight on largely invisible past - Harvard Gazette

"Asian American history is oftentimes invisible, given the population and the history. It's pushed to the margins. That's also reflected in the archives."
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

"These women and the entire Six Triple Eight are great American patriots; loyal to a nation that for far too long failed to return that favor."
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Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

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.'
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago

The Unraveling of Rural Healthcare in Wisconsin and Beyond - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Immigrant women founded many of today's nonprofit health systems, exemplifying their critical role and the fragility of rural healthcare networks.
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