Recognized as a leading suffragist and feminist in the 19th century, Elizabeth Cady Stanton ignited social change in a time when women were seen as subordinate to men.
A sister to a prominent chief, Lozen made a name for herself through her prophetic skills and warrior intuition.
The 19th Amendment declares that the right to vote “shall not be denied or abridged … on account of sex.” How did women achieve this historic milestone?
This is the story of female convicts sent to Australia by the United Kingdom between 1820 and 1853.
From mothers to poets to physicians, Ottoman women had to survive and thrive in a hierarchical and gender-segregated society.
Though Harriet Tubman is revered for her role in the Underground Railroad, she is also known for her many accomplishments during and after the Civil War.
Among the chiefs and warriors who defeated General Custer at Little Bighorn were four Native American women. Here is their story.
Susan B. Anthony’s speeches and writings on slavery, politics, and gender in the 19th century offer insight into and inspiration for today’s world.
