A Fifth-Century Woman Comes to Life Through Her Poetry: Meet Eudocia
A new book examines the writings of fifth-century poet Aelia Eudocia, whose work blended Christian and classical texts. Read more ›
Rediscovering the Most Famous American Artist You Never Heard Of
She was the most famous female artist in late 19th century America, but you've probably never heard of her. A new book about Eliza Greatorex aims to remedy that. Read more ›
Abortion in Bolivia: An Open Secret
A new book says that abortion in Bolivia is an "open secret," prohibited by law but ubiquitous and tacitly accepted. Read more ›
How A Century of Miss America Helped and Hurt Women’s Progress
The paradox of Miss America being both out of step with women’s progress while simultaneously pushing women forward has been a hallmark of the pageant since its inception in 1921, writes Professor Margot Mifflin in her new book "Looking for Miss America." Read more ›
Ralph Waldo Emerson Had a Secret Support System: His Daughter
Ralph Waldo Emerson had a hard-working helpmate whose story is not well-known: His daughter Ellen Tucker Emerson. Read more ›
One Scholar’s Fight for the Equal Rights Amendment: ‘We Can Fix It’
Professor Julie Suk chronicles the history of the Equal Rights Amendment and how the nation can join the decades-long fight for the ERA. Read more ›
She’s Been Working on the Railroad: Opera Restores Women to History
A new opera restores women's stories to their rightful place in the history of the transcontinental railroad. Read more ›