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Sally Ride’s Mission : Challenging Gender Norms from Space

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, among the twinkling stars and celestial wonders, one name shines with particular brilliance: Sally Ride. As the first American woman to venture into space, Ride’s

January 10, 2025

History

The Stonewall Uprising : Catalyst for the Modern LGBTQIA+ Rights Movement

The Stonewall Uprising, which occurred in the early hours of June 28, 1969, in New York City’s Greenwich Village, is recognized as a pivotal moment in the struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights. This

December 22, 2024

History·LGBTQIA+

The case of Eileen Wuornos : gender, trauma, and the death penalty

Eileen Wuornos, often described as the “first female serial killer” in the United States, became a figure of both fascination and revulsion in the media. Her life story, marked by profound abuse,

November 23, 2024

History

Warrior queens of the divine: goddesses of battle across mythologies

Throughout history, the concept of war goddesses has manifested in various mythologies around the world, showcasing the remarkable role of female deities in the context of warfare and conflict. These powerful figures

November 22, 2024

History·Mythology

The Feminism of Innovation: How Marie Curie Redefined Women’s Roles in Science

Marie Curie is remembered as a pioneering scientist whose relentless pursuit of knowledge in physics and chemistry reshaped the scientific landscape and challenged the societal norms of her time. Her life and

November 9, 2024

History

The Importance of Myths and Mythology in the Modern Era

Nowadays, many of us have become enthusiasts of myths and mythologies. Across the globe and in every existing city, there are stories—sometimes unbelievable, sometimes filled with hope and good news. While the

September 23, 2024

History·Mythology

Murder, Myth, and Morality: The Lizzie Borden Case Revisited

Lizzie Borden is often remembered as one of America’s most notorious figures, primarily due to her alleged involvement in the brutal murders of her father, Andrew Borden, and her stepmother, Abby Borden,

August 29, 2024

History

Swords and Pens as Catalysts of Change: The Women Who Shaped the French Revolution

The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a period of profound social and political upheaval in France that significantly reshaped the nation’s structure and influenced the course of world history. Central to this seismic

August 3, 2024

History

Making Waves: How Trudy Ederle Transformed Women’s Sports Forever

Born on October 23, 1905, in New York City, Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle emerged as a trailblazing figure in the annals of women in sports. Raised in a time when societal norms restricted

August 3, 2024

History·SPORTS·Women In Sports

Wings of Ambition: The Best Books Celebrating Women in Aviation

The history of aviation is replete with pioneering figures who have soared beyond the constraints of their time. Among these trailblazers, female aviators occupy a special place, having faced not only the

August 2, 2024

History