Princesses lived not a dream but a nightmare | Letters
Princesses of the past endured arranged marriages, early childbirth deaths, and lacked autonomy, contrasting sharply with contemporary media portrayals.
Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy Code Breaker During World War II, Dies at 104
Julia Parsons played a crucial role as a Navy code breaker during WWII, decoding German U-boat messages and providing vital intelligence to Allied forces.
Swashbuckling and cheeky': island festival celebrates Ireland's pirate queen'
Grace O'Malley's legacy is celebrated through performance and storytelling, reaffirming her historical significance as a powerful woman in 16th-century Ireland.
Uncovering Margaret Paston's Hidden Voice: How Forensic Linguistics Revealed a Medieval Woman's Authentic Words Through 500-Year-Old Letters - Medievalists.net
Uncovering Margaret Paston's Hidden Voice: How Forensic Linguistics Revealed a Medieval Woman's Authentic Words Through 500-Year-Old Letters - Medievalists.net
Roman women faced legal and psychological barriers in their societal roles, constrained by guardianship laws and patriarchal views that characterized their capabilities and autonomy.
Pregnancy and Power in the Viking Age: New Study Reveals Surprising Roles for Expectant Women - Medievalists.net
The study reveals that pregnancy in Viking culture was associated with imagery of strength, as evidenced by representations of pregnant women as warriors.
The Trump Administration has been implementing policies that result in the systematic erasure of women's achievements from significant public records, reinforcing patriarchal narratives.
Belisarius & Antonina by David Alan Parnell (Book Review)
The book centers on the profound relationship between Belisarius and Antonina, illuminating the significant yet underexplored experiences of women in Late Antiquity.
Ancient noblewoman's 5000-year-old remains found in Peru DW 04/25/2025
What has been discovered corresponds to a woman who apparently had elevated status, an elite woman," archaeologist David Palomino told the AFP news agency.
The woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote
Victoria Woodhull announced her candidacy for president in 1870, despite women not being allowed to vote, highlighting her trailblazing role in women's rights.
The Five author Hallie Rubenhold: I really hate true crime'
Rubenhold brings Belle Elmore back to life and re-examines the narrative around Crippen's case, emphasizing it is predominantly about women, yet told by men.
How Michael O'Connor Crafted the Tudor Costumes of Firebrand
Michael O'Connor emphasized the dual role of a costume designer, saying it's akin to being a historian and artist, which is essential for authentically capturing Tudor England's essence.