Historical Women

Julia Child has had a long and profitable career as one of the best-known chefs of all time. Here is her story.

"Calamity Jane" played many roles in life, from nurse to soldier, and mother to marksman. She accomplished many things in her life and has many claims to fame. In this short biography of her life, you read about this outstanding woman of the West.

Toni Morrison is a brilliant and talented author of novels, such as Sula and Beloved. She has won not only a Pulitzer for her work, but also a Nobel Prize.

Margaret Sanger was the woman who coined the term "birth control." She was the most avid supporter of contraceptive use in history. Her fight for the rights of women led to the approval of the birth control pill in the US.

Sarah Siddons was known for her tragic portayals of the Theatre. Her life was the stage and her memory reigns on.

This is the story of the first female poet from the ancient world of Greece. Her songs and poetry are often about women's life and loves. A poet that was given credit as a woman in a man's world.,This is the story of the first female poet from the ancient world ...

This is the story of Rhode Island's most famous story of vampirism. During the time of Consumption, a 19 year old girl came to be known as the last recorded vampire. Mercy Brown's story is still considered to be one of the most told at Halloween.

This is the histroy behind one of the most famous paintings in history and the woman who's smile still intrigues us all.

This is the story of a woman who wanted to bring a community together in art and change taxes for the people of her town. By wanting to challenge her husband and his taxes, she took the ultimate dare and changed law.

This is the story behind Susan B. Anthony's life and her determination to change the rights of women. From her upbringing in a Quaker home to the Women's Suffrage movements, her journey and challenges are truly inspiring for any woman in search of a beginning.