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Explore the impressive achievements and inspiring stories of historic women who have made a lasting impact on society. Discover their remarkable contributions and be inspired by their legacy.

12 Fascinating Women In History Who Deserve Their Own Biopics — Like, Yesterday Romaine Brooks, Natalie Clifford Barney, Joseph Pulitzer, Georges Clemenceau, Nellie Bly, Elizabeth Jane, Isadora Duncan, Insane Asylum, 1890s Fashion

12 Fascinating Women In History Who Deserve Their Own Biopics — Like, Yesterday

History is full of unrecognized women. That's not the most startling observation in the world; scribes throughout history have begrudged women any space in their important records of Kings And Emperors Doing Things, because ladies were just there to…

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Georges Clemenceau

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Own a classic Observer photograph from the Women's Liberation Movement march, 1971

Women's Liberation Movement march, 1971 – in pictures

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Ten Powerful and Fearsome Women of the Ancient World

A quick perusal of the Forbes ‘World’s Most Powerful Women’ list for 2017, will reveal female politicians, heads of industry and billionaire philanthopists at the top of the list. The likes of Angela Merkel, Theresa May and Melinda Gates top the list for the influence their actions have on the modern world.

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What Millennials Can Learn From the Greatest Generation

Victor Davis Hanson writes that the ethos of the WW2 generation is fading and hasn't been passed to today's young adults.

Greta Apfelkern

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10 things you need to know about Emmeline Pankhurst and the Suffragettes

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Happy Victoria Day

Enjoy Victoria Day or Journee Des Patriotes the official start of the summer in Canada! Drive carefully!

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Reine Elizabeth

Laskarina Bouboulina (1771-1825), Greek naval commander. She was a rich, twice-widowed mother of nine who lived from 1771 to 1825. After both her husbands were killed by Algerian pirates, she inherited their fortunes and expanded upon them. Later, she became the only woman to join an underground organization which was preparing Greeks to revolt against the Ottoman Empire." Greek History, Greek Independence, Famous Pirates, Margaret Hamilton, Empire Ottoman, Pirate Queen, Historical Women, Pirate Woman, Badass Women

15 Historical Women They Should Have Taught You About In School

Gather round for some stories of excellent women from recent and ancient history who lived all over the world.

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Margaret Hamilton

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Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000) She invented “frequency hopping” technology, which was put to use in a secret communications system and in radio-controlled torpedoes in WWII, which in turn laid the foundations for future technological developments such as Wi-Fi and GPS. Oh, and she was also a movie star, because, why not! Inventors, Hedy Lamarr, Rita Moreno, Historical Women, Billie Jean King, Influential Women, Actrices Hollywood, Badass Women, Women In History

12 Historical Women Who Gave No Fucks

Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000) She invented “frequency hopping” technology, which was put to use in a secret communications system and in radio-controlled torpedoes in WWII, which in turn laid the foundations for future technological developments such as Wi-Fi and GPS. Oh, and she was also a movie star, because, why not!

Lauren Goldberg

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The True Story of Catherine the Great

Hulu's "The Great" offers an irreverent, ahistorical take on the Russian empress' life. This is the real history behind the period comedy

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16 Incredible Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

16 Incredible Women You Didn’t Learn About in History Class — From mathematicians to athletes to entrepreneurs, here are the empowering stories of women you may not know about, but definitely should. #WomensHistoryMonth #Women #InspiringWomen #Inspiring #Feminist #Female #GirlPower #History #EmpoweringWomen

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