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Hoyden of the Week - A woman to wilt a rose

Source: History and Women | August 12, 2011

Women Who Rocked the World

A video of women who changed our world! I LOVE COMMENTS...

Source: History and Women | August 5, 2011

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale (1820 - 1910), who died 100 years ago, is well-known as a heroic nurse during the Crimean War. What is less well-known...

Source: History and Women | August 4, 2011

Book Giveaway for Book Clubs by Simon and Schuster Canada!

Attention Book Clubs! Simon and Schuster Canada is excited to announce a contest specifically for book clubs in the fall. Click Book C...

Source: History and Women | August 3, 2011

Hoyden of the Week - Not tonight honey, I have a headache

Source: History and Women | August 2, 2011

A Reluctant Queen: The Love Story of Esther by Joan Wolf

A Reluctant Queen: The Love Story of Esther You've read it as a biblical tale of courage. Experience it anew as a heart-stirring love story.

Source: History and Women | July 27, 2011

Isabella Marie Boyd (Belle Boyd)

Isabella Marie BoydMay 9, 1844 – June 11, 1900 I was born in Martinsburg Virginia, the eldest child of Benjamin Reed and Mary Rebecca (Gle...

Source: History and Women | July 22, 2011

Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West

Life for privileged women during the Victorian era was not always easy. Their days were filled with social calls and tea parties and good bo...

Source: History and Women | July 20, 2011

Hoyden of the Week - A peak of thigh!

Source: History and Women | July 15, 2011

Franca Viola and the battle against La Fuitina

In Sicily, there was a romantic practice called La Fuitina. Young couples in love would secretly run away from home to be together. They wou...

Source: History and Women | July 8, 2011