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Our Favorite Women in History Websites
Welcome to Women in History!

"The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that... women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves." - Luise Otto-Peters, 1849

The resources noted here are meant to guide you into the fascinating study of women in history. 

Women in American History
The folks at Encyclopedia Britannica have outdone themselves with this site. Follow the "Timeline" of Women in American History. Check out the "Articles" gallery for biographies of hundreds of women, searchable by name, by category, or by birthplace. If your computer handles multi-media, don't miss out on the "Media Gallery" where you can enjoy some amazing audio and video offerings.
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First Ladies of the U.S.
Be honest - how much do you really know about Lucretia Garfield or Abigail Fillmore? If the answer is "Not Much," make sure you visit this fantastic site. You can view a biography of each First Lady, as well as obtain a bibliography, guide to sources, and information on monographs, dissertations, and theses. A link within each First Lady's biography leads you to a biography on her husband. Now go and see what you've been missing!
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Amazons Unite!
"Women Warriors" presents information on women who have "gone armed into combat during the last 6,000 years." Starting with the Amazons and continuing through the 20th Century, this site discusses women of all races and nationalities. Spending a little time here will give you a whole new outlook on women in history!
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4,000 Years of Women in Science
That's right - I said 4,000 years! An incredible collection of biographies you can review alphabetically, by time, or by field of study. Be sure to check out the bio of En Hedu'anna, whose name is the first female name recorded in technical history. This site is truly a celebration of all the women who "thought, created and built for the past 4,000 years."
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Creative Women
"Women's Early Music-Art-Poetry" is incredibly rich in content and beautifully presented. "Art & Music for Joan of Arc," "Early Japanese Women Poets Archive," and the "Archive of American Quilt Designs" are just a few of the amazing resources offered. Whether you're looking for information or inspiration, this is the site for you!
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