Ever wonder about the history of the birth control pill? Did you know it was once illegal to even TALK about? Find out why…
The Inspiring History of Women in Firefighting in the US
Can women be firefighters? YES, thanks to these trailblazing female firefighters. Still, women make up less than 5% of firefighters in the US today and are still struggling for equality.
The Law Of Coverture: Why Call A Woman By Her Husbands Name?
Ever wondered why a married woman can be addressed by her husband’s name? It’s because married women didn’t exist under the law of coverture.
3 Daring Female Astronauts That Beat The Odds
These 3 brave female astronauts made history despite the odds, and paved the way for women in space and science after them.
Top 5 Brilliant Patented Inventions by Women
Wondering what have women invented? Check out these inventions by women – some you probably use at home in your daily life!
3 Great Female Speakers In History
Who are the most famous female speakers in history? Learn about the top 3 best women speakers in history and what makes them the best.
Théroigne de Méricourt, Heroine of the French Revolution
Born Anne-Josèphe Terwagne on 13 August 1762, but better known as Théroigne de Méricourt, Théroigne is a sad, yet fascinating figure who was a political activist of the French Revolution. The French press turned her into a flamboyant caricature, labeling her a “patriots’ whore” or a “female war chief” and praising her for impersonating the […]
Grace Dalrymple Elliott, Courtesan and Spy
The infamous eighteenth-century courtesan Grace Dalrymple Elliott’s birth has not been recorded, but she was certainly born in Scotland, most likely in Edinburgh around 1754. She was to grow up to achieve a scandalous notoriety due to her divorce and high-profile lovers — but there was much more to Grace than mere scandal. She was […]
Julia Chase-Brand, Breaking Down Barriers for Women Athletes
When Julia Chase-Brand was growing up, women didn’t run. Born in 1945 in Groton, Connecticut, Chase recalls being surrounded by four active brothers, in a time where girls couldn’t run, play soccer, and if they were to play basketball, it was at the half court line. Inspired by local distance runner John J. Kelley, Chase […]
Maria Glenn, Brave & Determined Young Woman of Regency England
Maria Glenn (1801-1866) was a shy young woman living in Regency England who endured criticism and vilification and was stoic in the face of bullying by her numerous powerful enemies. Maria Glenn, the daughter of a barrister, was born in the West Indies in 1801. She moved to Taunton in Somerset when she was 11, lived […]