Born Fannie Coralie Perkins, Frances Perkins Wilson made history when she was appointed U.S. Secretary of … Frances Perkins: The First Female Cabinet MemberRead more
Women
Jane Addam’s Work to Preserve Peace
Jane Addams was a leading women’s rights activist and suffragist. She was one of the most … Jane Addam’s Work to Preserve PeaceRead more
How Louisa May Alcott Went From Poverty to Beloved Author
Louisa May Alcott is known for her famous classic Little Women, published in 1868. She … How Louisa May Alcott Went From Poverty to Beloved AuthorRead more
Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient Matriarchies
Much of the traditional narrative of the human race as told by history textbooks is that … Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient MatriarchiesRead more
How Dorothea Lynde Dix Improved life for the Mentally Ill
Dorothea Lynde Dix spent much of her career as an educator and social reformer to working … How Dorothea Lynde Dix Improved life for the Mentally IllRead more
Aphra Behn: The First Professional English Female Author
Born in 1640, Aphra Behn was one of the first women in England to make a … Aphra Behn: The First Professional English Female AuthorRead more
Isabella I of Castile: The Queen that Sponsored Columbus
Isabella I of Castile ruled as Queen of Castile and León from December 11, 1474 until … Isabella I of Castile: The Queen that Sponsored ColumbusRead more
Annie Oakley the Incredible Marksman, A Video Tribute
Born in Darke County, Ohio on August 13, 1860, Annie Oakley’s birth name was Phoebe Ann … Annie Oakley the Incredible Marksman, A Video TributeRead more
How Women Finally Gained the Right to Vote
Up until the Nineteenth Amendment was passed in 1920, women were unable to vote. After decades … How Women Finally Gained the Right to VoteRead more
Then & Now: 25 Hollywood Actresses From The 1960’s
Those of us that are big time movie buffs have had the privilege of watching certain … Then & Now: 25 Hollywood Actresses From The 1960’sRead more