For most of history, women of all races have been shut out of the most prestigious universities and colleges. Only in the past couple of centuries have women begun to attend the same schools as men, with many of the most prestigious universities excluding women until well into the 21st century. Black women, who have […]
Fannie Farmer, the mother of level measurements
Fannie Farmer was a teacher and the author of the innovative Boston Cooking-School Cookbook, the first cookbook to use strict standardized measurements.
“Pleading the Belly”: Pregnancy & Execution
Since the Middle Ages, a woman sentenced to death could delay her execution if she was found to be pregnant. This practice was called “pleading the belly” – but it didn’t always work.
Equal Under the Law: Married Women’s Property Acts in the United Kingdom
The Married Women’s Property Acts in the UK helped women finally began moving towards equality, and paved the way for women’s suffrage after the turn of the 19th century.
3 Famous Nurses in History
Learn about famous and not-so-famous nurses in history that made incredible advancements in medicine, including Clara Barton, Florence Nightingale & more…
Why Did Victorian Men Hate Women on Bicycles?
Who was the New Woman and her bicycle? Why did Victorian men hate her & doctors warn against her? Find out the role the bicycle played on women’s empowerment.
Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Famous Abolitionist and Pioneering Publisher
Mary Ann Shadd Cary was a teacher, publisher, lawyer, and civil rights activist who published a weekly newspaper called The Provincial Freeman.
Suffragist vs Suffragette: What’s the Difference?
Suffragist vs Suffragette: one was known for peaceful protests and one was known for setting fires and bombing buildings. Find out which is which!
6 Brilliant Women Philosophers of Ancient Greece
These women philosophers of Ancient Greece defied society to pursue knowledge, and became famous for the contributions they made to philosophy.
Fannie Lou Hamer, Civil Rights Activist
Fannie Lou Hamer was a powerful public speaker who fought tirelessly for the rights of African Americans to vote safely, despite the danger to her life.