At the end of World War I, a British social reformer fought what seemed like a…
Kategoria: Famous Women
Vinnie Ream: The First Woman Sculptor of the Capitol
Vinnie Ream made history as the first woman to receive an art commission from the federal…
Stephanie Wilson: NASA Astronaut and Artemis Team Member
The road from the laboratories of Denver to the deck of the space shuttle took Stephanie…
How Josephine Cochrane Changed Kitchens Forever
At the end of the 19th century, an American housewife faced a dilemma familiar to many…
Dutch Women in Early America: The Legacy of Margaret Hardenbroeck
At a time when most European women could not independently sign a business contract, a Dutch…
First Female Graduate in India: Chandramukhi Basu’s Story
The Bengali Renaissance of the 1860s brought a wave of social reforms to India and sparked…
Miami’s Founding Woman: The Story of Julia Tuttle
In 1895, a harsh winter destroyed the orange plantations in Florida, ruining the fortunes and hopes…
Jessie Maple: Pioneer for Black Women in Hollywood
For decades, Jessie Maple fought for her place behind the camera in the American film industry.…
Jeanne de Clisson. Breton Pirate Queen
Breton aristocrat, three-time widow and mother, Jeanne de Clisson went down in history as the 'Lioness…
Jeanne Mance: Founder of North America’s Oldest Hospital
When Jeanne Mance boarded a ship in La Rochelle in 1641, few believed in her chances.…