Articles related to "Women In History"
Bibliography on Celtic Women
This is the main bibliography for my series of articles on Celtic women & the church.
• celtic women
• ireland
• history
• brigid
• patrick
Deeds, not Words* - Part 2
Second part of Marthe Arends article on the plight of those who fought to attain the right to vote for the generations of women who followed them.
• women's rights
• suffrage
• suffragette
• marthe arends
• women's history
Female Flautists
An article women's contributions to flute history, literature, and performance
• flute
• women
• flute history
• female flutists
MINORITY MUSEUMS Part II - Women by Mary Haegele
Museums that tell the history of peoples that are minorities within the culture that they live. Emphasis is on minority
owned museums. This article is about women.
• women
• minority
• history
• culture
Mulan
This young woman's story has inspired generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, dramatists, and even American filmmakers! She is one of China's "Woman Warriors"-- Mulan.
• fa mulan
• mulan
• women
• chinese history
• maiden of yueh
Textiles and Art
In many cultures and historical periods textiles were often a woman's only source of artistic expression. This article looks at this premise and gives many sites for viewing various textile forms.
• textile
• art
• woman's history
• history
• fiber
Why Women's History Month?
A look into why we should designate another month to celebrate the history of another minority group.
• history
• month
• women's history month
• women in history
• role models
Women Bound Westward
Article about the role of women during the overland journey to the American West.
• american west
• frontier
• women
• women's history
• wagons
Women of Nevada: Part I
Women have made numerous contributions to family, society, art, and government throughout history. March has been set aside, nationally, as a time to honor these women. This series of articles, I hope, will get you started in learning about women who have helped shape Nevada.
• nevada
• women
• woman
• history
• teaching
Women's Work in WWII
Introduction to a series of articles looking at the roles women played during WWII.
• wwii
• women
• women's history
• holocaust
• resisters
Inspirational Quotations for Women
These inspirational quotations for women will motivate you to pursue your dreams and live life fully. Included are quotes from Dolly Parton & Shirley Valentine.
• inspirational quotations for women
• good quotes about life
• pursuing your dreams
• achieving your goals
• inspirations for women
Boland’s 'It’s a Woman’s World'
Meant to elucidate the history of women's stagnant lives, Boland's poem unintentionally denigrates those lives through historical revisionism.
• critical
• analysis
• irony
• eavan boland
• it's a woman's world
Celebrating African American History through literature
In Celebration of African American history month, this week's article celebrates writers whose work contributes to African American communities
• african american history month
• african african women
• black women
• black history month
• black women writers
Inspiration from Frida Kahlo
Some say Frida Kahlo was Mexico's greatest artist. She married Diego Rivera twice, and was reported to have had affairs with Trotsky and Noguchi.
• inspiration from frida kahlo
• diego rivera
• mexico's greates artist
• kahlo's personality traits
• feminist cult figure
Julia Child: Master Chef
Julia Child has had a long and profitable career as one of the best-known chefs of all time. Here is her story.
• julia child
• child julia
• child
• cooking
• cooks
KAY LIVINGSTONE: Activist and Radio Host
Kay Livingstone's name is not well known to most people but she played an important part in the fight for equality for Canada's women of minority.
• black history month
• canadian women in history
• suite 101
• suite101.com
• mary alward
Mary: Mother of Jesus
Some believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was born in Jerusalem, the daughter of Ann and Joachim. Others believe she was born in Nazareth. Wherever she was born, Mary's life unfolded in the strict Jewish town of Nazareth.
• women of history
• history
• women
• mary mother of jesus
• jesus
Massage History - Women Healers
A glimpse of massage practices from around the world shows how women played a very big role in the historical development and utilization of massage.
• massage history
• women healers
• history of massage
• massage
• pregnancy massage
Mongol People of the Middle Ages
Intelligent, Unruly, Superstitious, Prejudice.. The Medieval Mongol people prospered and endured harsh environments, in-spite of many traits considered to be uncivilized.
• mongol
• mongol history
• anthropolgy
• asian history
• women in history
C. Parkhurst: The Whip
C. Parkhurst drove stage for Wells Fargo for over twenty years between Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. He was one the best stage drivers the Old West ever knew. But Charley had a secret that wasn't disclosed until the day he died.
• charley parkhurst
• c parkhurst
• charlotte parkhurst
• historys wild women
• women
Canadian Women at War
When WWI broke out, thousands of Canadian men enlisted to fight for their country. What part did Canadian women have in the war effort? You might be surprised.
• wwi
• canada
• canada for kids
• kids korner
• canadian
Hedge Witch
Ancient followers of earth-based spirituality who were the precursors to our modern day herbalists.
• hedge witch
• witchcraft
• wise woman
• paganism
• history of witchcraft
Inspiration from Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was one of the most inspirational women in history. A female pilot, aviation editor for Cosmo magazine, and truck driver, Earhart disappeared in 1937.
• amelia earhart
• female aviators
• inspirational women in history
• solo across the pacific ocean
• disappearance of amelia earhart
Mattie Silks: Queen of the Red Lights
Mattie Silks was born on a small farm in Kansas in 1846. By the time she was 19 years old, she was a very successful madame.
• historys wild women
• women in history
• historys women
• wild women of the west
• wild women of the american west
Modern Middle Eastern Travel
A one-way ticket and flight to the ancient Arab world full of conflict, news and picture perfect settings
• modern middle eastern travel
• egypt jordan syria turkey through a woman’s travel
• a one-way ticket and flight to the ancient arab wo
• countries of the middle east conjure up images of
• cairo damascus istanbul egypt
Pearl Hart: The Arizona Bandit
My name is Pearl Hart. I hail from Canada. I was born in 1817 and my life was an adventuresome one. I lived to be 90 years old. In the meantime I had a lot of fun. Society's rules meant nothing to me. I even robbed a stagecoach.
• historys wild women
• women of history
• history
• womens history
• canada
Sacajawea: Interpreter
Sacajawea was a Shoshone girl who was kidnapped by the Blackfoot. Little did she know that when she was fifteen, she would trek across the country with a baby on her back.
• sacajawea
• shoshone
• native women
• historys women
• women of history
The Female Paul Revere
Hi! My name is Sybil Ludington. I was born in Fredericksburg, New York. On April 26, 1777, when I was 16 years old, I rode 40 miles to gather the men of the militia together to fight against the British.
• sybil ludington
• paul revere
• female paul revere
• heroine
• suite101
The Lieutenant Nun
A historical novel about the extraordinary life of a 17th century girl who transforms the course of her life by changing her gender.
• catalina d'erauso
• markus orths
• lieutenant nun
• life in spain
• new world
CANADIAN WOMEN IN WWII
Whether they were serving overseas, or keeping "the homefires burning," Canadian women did their part during the Second World War.
• canadian women
• womens history event
• event
• history
• women