Women & Girls: Khutulun

KHUTULUN was born in 1260, the youngest and only daughter of the most powerful ruler of Central Asia, Kaidu...

Women & Girls: Maria Orosa

In this season of celebration, it’s time to give thanks to the women who nourish us. To the foods...

Women & Girls: Sarah Winnemucca

Known for penning the first English narrative by a Native American woman, SARAH WINNEMUCCA was a multi-lingual advocate for...

Women & Girls: Henrietta Duterte

1858. Imagine being a black woman suddenly widowed. Of the seven children you birthed, none survived. You are truly...

Q: What’s the most interesting grave you’ve found?

That’s a loaded question. I’m fascinated by the architecture of the stones, how symbols and art pass in and...

Q: Cemeteries?! Why??

In June 2022, I wrote about my love of cemeteries—that they’re one of the reasons I love to travel—to...

Women & Girls: Teachers

This month isn’t featuring one particular person, but ALL people in the field of education. While there are famous...

Women & Girls: Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a journalist and activist. She is most well-known for her crusade to end lynching. In...

Women & Girls: Trailblazers

A woman and her motorcycle—a love story. Meet four women who blazed the trail for women who like to...

Women & Girls: Ching Shih

Did you know the most successful pirate in history was a woman? Did you also know she was not...