Playwright. Author. Librettist. Producer. Teacher. Any one of these roles is a full-time job, but LYNN NOTTAGE does them...
Ever had a dream to help people, but you needed money to get the project rolling? That’s the predicament...
If you’ve ever ridden Amtrak in the summer, and been very comfortable, thank OLIVE WETZEL DENNIS. The modern conveniences...
From an “upbringing…rich in non-denominational ethics of morality and peace”, to flapper, to wife, MILDRED LISSETTE NORMAN RYDER, a.k.a....
GERTRUDE JEKYLL was a British horticulturist, garden designer, craftswoman, photographer, writer, and artist. She is best known as a...
Meet VALENTINA TERESHKOVA, the first woman to travel into space. Born March 6, 1937, Tereshkova left school at 16...
VIRGINIA RANDOLPH was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, during Reconstruction. She began her education at Baker School, the...
Born in 1879 to German immigrants, LOIS WEBER was the leading female director of the early 20th century. She...
KHUTULUN was born in 1260, the youngest and only daughter of the most powerful ruler of Central Asia, Kaidu...
In this season of celebration, it’s time to give thanks to the women who nourish us. To the foods...