Articles related to "Hypatia"

Hypatia, the much loved pagan philosopher of Alexandria, Egypt, has long been acknowledged as the symbol of the passing of the old ways and the triumph of the new.

Cyril of Alexandria is one of those embarrassing saints that the Church tries to squirrel away into a corner once their utility has finished.

Brief profiles of early women scientists involved in various male-dominated fields.

Until not too long ago, women were discouraged from studying science and mathematics. Even so, there were a select few who held their own and made their mark.