Women's History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Marilyn Monroe Quotes
Quotes by Marilyn Monroe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Marilyn Monroe - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel brought us the little black dress, the Chanel suit and jacket, bell bottoms and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Read about her life history, then find more resources on the Net and in print to learn more about her life and fashion.
Coco Chanel brought us the little black dress, the Chanel suit and jacket, bell bottoms and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Read about her life history, then find more resources on the Net and in print to learn more about her life and fashion.
Caroline Kennedy
A biography of Caroline Kennedy (Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg).
A biography of Caroline Kennedy (Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg).
Quotations by Notable Women: Index
Quotations from notable women (alphabetical index)
Quotations from notable women (alphabetical index)
Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone: known as the woman who kept her own name after marriage, but involved far more deeply in the struggle for women's rights.
Lucy Stone: known as the woman who kept her own name after marriage, but involved far more deeply in the struggle for women's rights.
August 26, 1920
The end of the long battle: the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in August, 1920, granted women the right to vote in all United States elections.
The end of the long battle: the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in August, 1920, granted women the right to vote in all United States elections.
Biographies of Notable Women
Find biographies of famous and not-so-famous women, with links to more resources on this site and on the Net.
Find biographies of famous and not-so-famous women, with links to more resources on this site and on the Net.
Biographies of Famous Women in Science
Biographies of women who have made a difference in science, mathematics and medicine.
Biographies of women who have made a difference in science, mathematics and medicine.
Women's Suffrage Quiz
A few trivia questions on the American women's suffrage movement.
A few trivia questions on the American women's suffrage movement.
Which Tudor Queen Are You? A Women's History Quiz
Which queen in Tudor history are you most like?
Which queen in Tudor history are you most like?
Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell biography, with links to related articles about Elizabeth Blackwell on this site and on the Net.
Elizabeth Blackwell biography, with links to related articles about Elizabeth Blackwell on this site and on the Net.
Dorothy Parker Quotes
Quotes by Dorothy Parker - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Dorothy Parker - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Black History Biographies
Find biographies, quotes, and other information on notable African American women in history.
Find biographies, quotes, and other information on notable African American women in history.
Women's History Pictures
An index to images of women's history in pictures, from the About.com Women's History Guide.
An index to images of women's history in pictures, from the About.com Women's History Guide.
Coco Chanel Quotes
Quotes by Coco Chanel - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Coco Chanel - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Roe v. Wade
An overview of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of January 22, 1973, which has shaped debate about abortion in America ever since.
An overview of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of January 22, 1973, which has shaped debate about abortion in America ever since.
Pictures of Women's Suffrage Movement
Pictures of women's suffrage movement - women working for the vote, depicted in pictures. Part of a collection of women's history pictures.
Pictures of women's suffrage movement - women working for the vote, depicted in pictures. Part of a collection of women's history pictures.
Maya Angelou Quotes
Quotes by Maya Angelou - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Maya Angelou - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Jackie Kennedy - First Lady - Picture of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
A picture of Jackie Kennedy (Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis), First Lady, wife of President John F. Kennedy
A picture of Jackie Kennedy (Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis), First Lady, wife of President John F. Kennedy
Alice Walker Biography
Information on Alice Walker, African American novelist and author of The Color Purple.
Information on Alice Walker, African American novelist and author of The Color Purple.
Abortion History
A brief outline of the way the abortion controversy has evolved in the United States
A brief outline of the way the abortion controversy has evolved in the United States
Int'l Suffrage Timeline
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
First Lady Quiz 1
A quiz on the American first ladies -- see how much you know!
A quiz on the American first ladies -- see how much you know!
Madonna Quotes
Quotes by Madonna - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Madonna - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Isabella I of Spain
Biography of Queen Isabella I of Spain, with links and illustrations.
Biography of Queen Isabella I of Spain, with links and illustrations.
Susan B Anthony - Biography and Links
Susan B Anthony - A biography of Susan B Anthony, a leader in the women's rights movement of the 19th century. Susan B Anthony was the best known speaker and organizer for woman suffrage.
Susan B Anthony - A biography of Susan B Anthony, a leader in the women's rights movement of the 19th century. Susan B Anthony was the best known speaker and organizer for woman suffrage.
Women Skating Champions
A history of women in Olympic figure skating
A history of women in Olympic figure skating
Brutal Treatment at Occoquan
The story of the treatment at Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 of the woman suffrage militants arrested for protesting outside the White House.
The story of the treatment at Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 of the woman suffrage militants arrested for protesting outside the White House.
Katharine Hepburn Quotes
Quotes by Katharine Hepburn - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Katharine Hepburn - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
The Long Road to Suffrage
A reminder of the length of the battle for woman suffrage in the US, measured in the lives of the women who led the struggle
A reminder of the length of the battle for woman suffrage in the US, measured in the lives of the women who led the struggle
Margaret Sanger
A biography of Margaret Sanger, the nurse who promoted birth control as a means by which a woman could exercise control over her life and health.
A biography of Margaret Sanger, the nurse who promoted birth control as a means by which a woman could exercise control over her life and health.
Woman Suffrage Timeline - Winning the Vote
Dates that women in the U.S. got the vote - national and some state and local milestones.
Dates that women in the U.S. got the vote - national and some state and local milestones.
Florence Nightingale
A profile of Florence Nightingale, founder of the modern profession of nursing.
A profile of Florence Nightingale, founder of the modern profession of nursing.
Women of the Summer Olympics
Key women athletes who've made their mark at a summer Olympics.
Key women athletes who've made their mark at a summer Olympics.
Florence Nightingale Quotes
Quotes by Florence Nightingale - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Florence Nightingale - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great of Russia: this biography of Catherine the Great highlights important contributions she made to history, with links to more information.
Catherine the Great of Russia: this biography of Catherine the Great highlights important contributions she made to history, with links to more information.
All About Women's Suffrage
Women's suffrage - articles, biographies, timelines, original documents, pictures, and more information on the long struggle to win the vote for women.
Women's suffrage - articles, biographies, timelines, original documents, pictures, and more information on the long struggle to win the vote for women.
Sally Hemings
Sally Hemings, a slave, and her relationship with her master, Thomas Jefferson.
Sally Hemings, a slave, and her relationship with her master, Thomas Jefferson.
Angela Davis
Angela Davis profile: an activist and teacher, Angela Davis was once on the FBI's most wanted list. In 1980, she ran for U.S. Vice President...
Angela Davis profile: an activist and teacher, Angela Davis was once on the FBI's most wanted list. In 1980, she ran for U.S. Vice President...
100 Important Women in World History
Listing the most important women who have contributed to the world's history.
Listing the most important women who have contributed to the world's history.
Anthony and Cleopatra Painting - Lerouisse - 18th Century Concept of Cleopatra
Cleopatra picture: Lerouisse painting of Anthony and Cleopatra, from the 18th century.
Cleopatra picture: Lerouisse painting of Anthony and Cleopatra, from the 18th century.
World War II Posters Women Roles
Posters and other propaganda images used in World War II to recruit women to homefront and military support jobs and to depict women in often nontraditional roles.
Posters and other propaganda images used in World War II to recruit women to homefront and military support jobs and to depict women in often nontraditional roles.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
An illustrated biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady and editor.
An illustrated biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady and editor.
Joan Baez
Joan Baez biography, with a bibliography and discography.
Joan Baez biography, with a bibliography and discography.
Women and the Civil War - Pictures - Images of Women in the War Between the States
Photographs of women in the Civil War: nurses, wives of officers, women's property affected by the war, Mary Surratt and others.
Photographs of women in the Civil War: nurses, wives of officers, women's property affected by the war, Mary Surratt and others.
Helen Keller Quotes
Quotes by Helen Keller - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Helen Keller - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
About Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Information on Elizabeth Cady Stanton - her life and work
Information on Elizabeth Cady Stanton - her life and work
Sojourner Truth
A biography of Sojourner Truth, former slave, abolitionist, preacher and advocate of women's rights.
A biography of Sojourner Truth, former slave, abolitionist, preacher and advocate of women's rights.
Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes
Quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Alice Paul
Alice Paul biography, with links and picture. Alice Paul was one of the leading figures in the passage of the 19th Amendment for women's suffrage.
Alice Paul biography, with links and picture. Alice Paul was one of the leading figures in the passage of the 19th Amendment for women's suffrage.
Mary Parker Follett
Mary Parker Follett was a pioneer theorist on management theory. That her work is nearly forgotten today is sad, because even in 1918 and 1924, her work shows the direction of much of 20th century management thinking.
Mary Parker Follett was a pioneer theorist on management theory. That her work is nearly forgotten today is sad, because even in 1918 and 1924, her work shows the direction of much of 20th century management thinking.
Marie Antoinette
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France: From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793.
Biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France: From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793.
Florence Griffith-Joyner Picture - Pictures of Women at the Olympics - Famous Women Summer Olympians
Florence Griffith-Joyner picture, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Florence Griffith-Joyner picture, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Women in Ancient History
Nefertiti, part of a collection of images of women of ancient history, in artists' conceptions throughout the ages.
Nefertiti, part of a collection of images of women of ancient history, in artists' conceptions throughout the ages.
Women in the United States Senate - Female Senators
A list of women in the US Senate, from Jone Johnson Lewis
A list of women in the US Senate, from Jone Johnson Lewis
Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady - Picture of Eleanor Roosevelt
A portrait of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Part of a gallery of pictures of American First Ladies.
A portrait of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Part of a gallery of pictures of American First Ladies.
Women's Voices - Quotations from Women
Women's Voices: Quotations from Women
Women's Voices: Quotations from Women
Athena - Minerva - Pallas Athene - Clip Art Image Picture
Image in black and white of the goddess Athena or Minerva.
Image in black and white of the goddess Athena or Minerva.
Boudicca
Boudicca was a British Celtic warrior queen who led a revolt against Roman occupation.
Boudicca was a British Celtic warrior queen who led a revolt against Roman occupation.
Motherhood Quotes
Quotes on mothers and motherhood, most from notable women. For Mother's Day or any day.
Quotes on mothers and motherhood, most from notable women. For Mother's Day or any day.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis Quotes
Quotes by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
About Betsy Ross
Information on Betsy Ross - her life and work
Information on Betsy Ross - her life and work
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt
A biography of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, Pharaoh of Egypt, whose liaisons with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony helped lead to their downfalls.
A biography of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, Pharaoh of Egypt, whose liaisons with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony helped lead to their downfalls.
Women Reenactors
Picture women's history
Picture women's history
Susan B. Anthony Quotes
Quotes by Susan B. Anthony - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Susan B. Anthony - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Male Chauvinist Pig - Glossary
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
A glossary entry for male chauvinist pig.
Picture of Marie Antoinette - Women's History
A picture of Marie Antoinette, part of a large collection of pictures of notable women of history.
A picture of Marie Antoinette, part of a large collection of pictures of notable women of history.
Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton biography - winner of the 1984 all-around women's gymnastics event at the 1984 Olympics.
Mary Lou Retton biography - winner of the 1984 all-around women's gymnastics event at the 1984 Olympics.
Marie Curie
A profile of Marie Curie, one of the most important and well-known woman scientists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a key role in the discovery of radioactivity and its properties.
A profile of Marie Curie, one of the most important and well-known woman scientists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She played a key role in the discovery of radioactivity and its properties.
Frida Kahlo Quotes
Quotes by Frida Kahlo - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Frida Kahlo - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Margaret Mead Quotes
Quotes by Margaret Mead - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Margaret Mead - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Suffrage Timeline
A time line of events in the history of women's suffrage in America.
A time line of events in the history of women's suffrage in America.
Mother Teresa Quotes
Quotes by Mother Teresa - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mother Teresa - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Queens, Empresses, Pharaohs
Every person who wants to be literate in history should know about these powerful women rulers -- queens, pharaohs, empresses.
Every person who wants to be literate in history should know about these powerful women rulers -- queens, pharaohs, empresses.
Josephine Baker
A biography of Josephine Baker, jazz singer and Harlem Renaissance figure -- her life and her career.
A biography of Josephine Baker, jazz singer and Harlem Renaissance figure -- her life and her career.
Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots, biography, including information on her life, a bibliography of print resources, and web links.
Mary, Queen of Scots, biography, including information on her life, a bibliography of print resources, and web links.
Hypatia
Hypatia, a mathematician, was an important pagan philosopher. Hypatia of Alexandria was a popular teacher in the Roman empire, and came under attack by the Christian Church.
Hypatia, a mathematician, was an important pagan philosopher. Hypatia of Alexandria was a popular teacher in the Roman empire, and came under attack by the Christian Church.
Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision - 1973
Roe v Wade text: find the complete text of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision on abortion rights, Roe v. Wade. Includes dissenting opiinions.
Roe v Wade text: find the complete text of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision on abortion rights, Roe v. Wade. Includes dissenting opiinions.
Barbara Walters 1999
Barbara Walters honors 100 Women of the Century.
Barbara Walters honors 100 Women of the Century.
Anna Pavlova
A delicate Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova's classical style won acclaim worldwide.
A delicate Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova's classical style won acclaim worldwide.
Presidential Proclamation 2004
A copy of the 2004 Presidential Proclamation declaring August 26 Women's Equality Day in the United States, from the office of the President of the U.S., George W. Bush.
A copy of the 2004 Presidential Proclamation declaring August 26 Women's Equality Day in the United States, from the office of the President of the U.S., George W. Bush.
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams biography - First Lady, farm manager, women's rights advocate.
Abigail Adams biography - First Lady, farm manager, women's rights advocate.
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901, gave her name to an age.
Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901, gave her name to an age.
Mae West Quotes
Quotes by Mae West - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mae West - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Bella Abzug Biography
Bella Abzug profile: lawyer, feminist, activist, U.S. Congressman, and news commentator.
Bella Abzug profile: lawyer, feminist, activist, U.S. Congressman, and news commentator.
Biographies of Notable American Women
Biographies of notable American women.
Biographies of notable American women.
Maria Agnesi
Maria Agnesi biography - she wrote the first book on mathematics written by a woman that survives.
Maria Agnesi biography - she wrote the first book on mathematics written by a woman that survives.
Women in the Tudor Dynasty
Women of the Tudor dynasty included the two fascinating sisters of Henry VIII, Margaret and Mary, themselves ancestors of some interesting women of history.
Women of the Tudor dynasty included the two fascinating sisters of Henry VIII, Margaret and Mary, themselves ancestors of some interesting women of history.
Mary Wollstonecraft - A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Overview
Mary Wollstonecraft - an overview of her life and her major work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Part of an article on Mary Wollstonecraft's life and writings.
Mary Wollstonecraft - an overview of her life and her major work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. Part of an article on Mary Wollstonecraft's life and writings.
Marilyn Monroe
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
A profile of Marilyn Monroe, with key dates and events.
Women's Volleyball Final Picture 1984 - Pictures of Women at the Olympics - Famous Women Summer Olympians
Women's volleyball 1984 Olympics final picture, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Women's volleyball 1984 Olympics final picture, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Queen Victoria's Offspring
A list of the children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, showing their intermarriages with other royal houses of Europe.
A list of the children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, showing their intermarriages with other royal houses of Europe.
Women in Mathematics History
Women in mathematics - top 10 women mathematicians born before the 20th century. These women in math are listed in chronological order: Hypatia of Alexandria, Elena Cornaro Piscopia, Maria Agnesi, Sophie Germain, Mary Fairfax Somerville, Ada Lovelace (Augusta Byron), Charlotte Angas Scott, Sofya Kovalevskaya, Alicia Stott and Amelie Noether.
Women in mathematics - top 10 women mathematicians born before the 20th century. These women in math are listed in chronological order: Hypatia of Alexandria, Elena Cornaro Piscopia, Maria Agnesi, Sophie Germain, Mary Fairfax Somerville, Ada Lovelace (Augusta Byron), Charlotte Angas Scott, Sofya Kovalevskaya, Alicia Stott and Amelie Noether.
Sacagawea
The real history of Sacagawea (Sacajawea), guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Shoshone Indian woman now on the U.S. dollar coin is often considered responsible for the success of the explorers in reaching their destination peacefully.
The real history of Sacagawea (Sacajawea), guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Shoshone Indian woman now on the U.S. dollar coin is often considered responsible for the success of the explorers in reaching their destination peacefully.
Diana, Princess of Wales
A biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, who was the first British citizen to marry a British heir in 300 years, and whose marriage ended in scandal and divorce.
A biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, who was the first British citizen to marry a British heir in 300 years, and whose marriage ended in scandal and divorce.
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall profile, including information on her work and life, and a list of books by and about Jane Goodall.
Jane Goodall profile, including information on her work and life, and a list of books by and about Jane Goodall.
Elizabeth Arden
A biography of Elizabeth Arden, cosmetics business executive, who pioneered many advertising and marketing techniques.
A biography of Elizabeth Arden, cosmetics business executive, who pioneered many advertising and marketing techniques.
Women's Fashion from the Time of William the Conqueror
Pictures of English costume in medieval England.
Pictures of English costume in medieval England.
Photo of Yuliya Chermoshanskaya - 2008 Olympics
Yuliya Chermoshanskaya of Russia celebrates win in women's 4x100m relay, 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing
Yuliya Chermoshanskaya of Russia celebrates win in women's 4x100m relay, 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing
Women Artists - Renaissance and Baroque Painters
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
Poems by Women - Author Index - All
Poetry by women: author index. Poetry written by women, much of it before the twentieth century. Gives insight into the lives and expectations of women in history.
Poetry by women: author index. Poetry written by women, much of it before the twentieth century. Gives insight into the lives and expectations of women in history.
Sylvia Plath Quotes
Quotes by Sylvia Plath - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Sylvia Plath - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Maria Montessori Quotes
Quotes by Maria Montessori - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Maria Montessori - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Woman's Costume in the Time of Stephen - Medieval England Fashion
What did the clothing of a medieval English woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of Stephen of England.
What did the clothing of a medieval English woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a typical noblewoman during the time of the reign of Stephen of England.
Women Artists - Renaissance and Baroque Painters - 16th Century Female Artists
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
As Renaissance humanism opened up opportunities for individuals to be educated, to grow and to achieve, a few women transcended role expectations and became notable for their paintings.
Rosie the Riveter
Picture of Rosie the Riveter - famous World War II war effort poster.
Picture of Rosie the Riveter - famous World War II war effort poster.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Photo - Pictures of Women at the Olympics - Famous Women Summer Olympians
A gallery of memorable photos from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
A gallery of memorable photos from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady - Picture of Lady Bird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson portrait, a picture of Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Lady Bird Johnson portrait, a picture of Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Part of a gallery of pictures of America's first ladies, wives of the presidents.
Lizzie Borden
A biography of Lizzie Borden, accused (and acquitted) murderer of her father and stepmother.
A biography of Lizzie Borden, accused (and acquitted) murderer of her father and stepmother.
Rachel Carson
A biography of Rachel Carson, environmentalist writer whose book Silent Spring helped spark the environmentalist movement in the late 20th century.
A biography of Rachel Carson, environmentalist writer whose book Silent Spring helped spark the environmentalist movement in the late 20th century.
Tara Lipinski
A profie of Tara Lipinski, women figure skating champion.
A profie of Tara Lipinski, women figure skating champion.
Calamity Jane
A profile of Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Cannary Burke), notable figure from American western history.
A profile of Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Cannary Burke), notable figure from American western history.
Jane Austen Quotes
Quotes by Jane Austen - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jane Austen - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Zora Neale Hurston
Information on Zora Neale Hurston, an author and anthropologist who was part of the Harlem Renaissance and was rediscovered by Alice Walker.
Information on Zora Neale Hurston, an author and anthropologist who was part of the Harlem Renaissance and was rediscovered by Alice Walker.
Picture of 1912 British Women's Swim Team - Pictures of Women at the Olympics - Famous Women Olympians
Part of a gallery of memorable images from the Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Part of a gallery of memorable images from the Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Martha Graham Quotes
Quotes by Martha Graham - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Martha Graham - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Background and First Published Version - Julia Ward Howe
First published version of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
First published version of the text of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Harriet Tubman Quotes
Quotes by Harriet Tubman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Harriet Tubman - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Oprah Winfrey Quotes
Quotes by Oprah Winfrey - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Oprah Winfrey - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Bella Abzug Quotes
Quotes by Bella Abzug - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Bella Abzug - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Louisa May Alcott Quotes
Quotes by Louisa May Alcott - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Louisa May Alcott - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Women Leaders
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
Global women political leaders: female prime ministers and presidents.
Women's History Picture Gallery - Individuals
Women's History picture gallery - photographs and other illustrations of women through history
Women's History picture gallery - photographs and other illustrations of women through history
Erma Bombeck Quotes
Quotes by Erma Bombeck - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Erma Bombeck - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France and England through her two marriages and ruler of her own territories by right of birth, was one of the most powerful women of the world in the twelfth century. This profile highlights her key contributions.
Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France and England through her two marriages and ruler of her own territories by right of birth, was one of the most powerful women of the world in the twelfth century. This profile highlights her key contributions.
1912 Olympics Gymnastic Team Picture - Pictures of Women at the Olympics
1912 Olympics Norwegian Women's Gymnastic Team picture, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
1912 Olympics Norwegian Women's Gymnastic Team picture, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Picture - Pictures of Women at the Olympics - Famous Women Summer Olympians
Picture of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Picture of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Emily Dickinson - Introduction
How did Emily Dickinson's poetry come to public attention? An in-depth look at Emily Dickinson and her poetry, from your About.com Women's History Guide.
How did Emily Dickinson's poetry come to public attention? An in-depth look at Emily Dickinson and her poetry, from your About.com Women's History Guide.
Bra-Burning Myth
Feminists in the 1960s burned their bras - we all know that - even if it Just Ain't So.
Feminists in the 1960s burned their bras - we all know that - even if it Just Ain't So.
Theodora
Theodora biography: profile of Byzantine empress Theodora, a powerful woman whose story is told primarily by Procopius.
Theodora biography: profile of Byzantine empress Theodora, a powerful woman whose story is told primarily by Procopius.
Jane Goodall Quotes
Quotes by Jane Goodall - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Jane Goodall - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Abigail Adams Quotes
Quotes by Abigail Adams - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Abigail Adams - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Women's Fashions of the 17th Century - Hollar Engravings - Main Page
In the mid-17th century, Wenceslaus Holler published this series of engravings depicting the costume of women in England. These images record a contemporary view of the costume of women, a subject which fascinated the artist.
In the mid-17th century, Wenceslaus Holler published this series of engravings depicting the costume of women in England. These images record a contemporary view of the costume of women, a subject which fascinated the artist.
Helen Keller
A biography of Helen Keller, whose life story was told in the play and movie The Miracle Worker.
A biography of Helen Keller, whose life story was told in the play and movie The Miracle Worker.
Princess Diana's Wedding
The wedding of Diana Spencer to Prince Charles was a spectacular fairy-tale affair, seen worldwide via television.
The wedding of Diana Spencer to Prince Charles was a spectacular fairy-tale affair, seen worldwide via television.
CHAPTER X - Woman Suffrage and Sex - Woman and the Republic - Helen Kendrick Johnson - 1897
Woman and the Republic, by Helen Kendrick Johnson, 1897. CHAPTER X. Woman Suffrage and Sex. A women's history etext.
Woman and the Republic, by Helen Kendrick Johnson, 1897. CHAPTER X. Woman Suffrage and Sex. A women's history etext.
Pema Chodron Quotes
Quotes by Pema Chodron - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Pema Chodron - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
First Woman to Vote 1920
First Woman to vote under the 19th Amendment and woman suffrage in the United States. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Women's History at About
First Woman to vote under the 19th Amendment and woman suffrage in the United States. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Women's History at About
Gloria Steinem Quotes
Quotes by Gloria Steinem - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Gloria Steinem - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Woman's Costume of the Time of William the First - Early English and Norman Women's Fashion
What did the clothing of a Norman woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a noblewoman's dress in the time of William the First of England.
What did the clothing of a Norman woman look like? Here's one author's presentation of a noblewoman's dress in the time of William the First of England.
Picture of Queen Elizabeth I - Women's History
A picture of Queen Elizabeth I, part of a large collection of pictures of notable women of history.
A picture of Queen Elizabeth I, part of a large collection of pictures of notable women of history.
Mary White Rowlandson
Mary White Rowlandson was captured by Indians in Massachusetts near the end of King Philip's War, and her autobiography became a best-seller.
Mary White Rowlandson was captured by Indians in Massachusetts near the end of King Philip's War, and her autobiography became a best-seller.
Zola Budd Picture - Pictures of Women at the Olympics - Famous Women Summer Olympians
Zola Budd picture, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Zola Budd picture, part of a gallery of memorable images from the summer Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Olga Korbut Picture - Pictures of Women at the Olympics - Famous Women Olympians
Picture of Olga Korbut at the 1972 Olympics, from a gallery of memorable images from the Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Picture of Olga Korbut at the 1972 Olympics, from a gallery of memorable images from the Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Biographies of Famous Women in Dance
Biographies of women who have made a difference in science, mathematics and medicine.
Biographies of women who have made a difference in science, mathematics and medicine.
Mary Lou Retton Picture - Pictures of Women at the Olympics
Mary Lou Retton picture, 1984 Olympics, from a gallery of memorable images from the Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Mary Lou Retton picture, 1984 Olympics, from a gallery of memorable images from the Olympics, featuring women athletes.
Rosa Parks Quotes
Rosa Parks quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women. These Rosa Parks quotes are found on the About Women's History website, which also contains other pages about Rosa Parks.
Rosa Parks quotes - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women. These Rosa Parks quotes are found on the About Women's History website, which also contains other pages about Rosa Parks.
Lucille Ball Quotes
Quotes by Lucille Ball - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Lucille Ball - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Suffrage parade, March 3,1913, Washington, D.C.
The start of the woman suffrage parade down Pennsylvania Avenue from the US Capitol to the White House. March 3, 1913, Washington, D.C.
The start of the woman suffrage parade down Pennsylvania Avenue from the US Capitol to the White House. March 3, 1913, Washington, D.C.