Famous Women
Maya Angelou Timeline
Maya Angelou is a famous author, playwright, poet and stage and screen performer. Her works and performance reflect her versatile personality. Let’s have a look at the Maya Angelou Timeline, which reveals some important events from her life.
Facts on Harriet Tubman
Born in a slave family, a slave by birth, Harriet Tubman had a lion’s share in the abolition of slavery. Know more about her though the facts on Harriet Tubman.
Who are the Richest Women in America?
America is well-known as a land of great wealth and opulence. Some of the richest women of the world are Americans. Here we take a look at a few of America's richest women.
Timeline of Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was a famous American First Lady and a prominent social and political activist. Here know about Timeline of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Elizabeth Blackwell Timeline
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first lady to be awarded a degree in Medicine in the US. She was also the first woman physician to have her name entered on the Medical Register of the United Kingdom. This article gives the chronological information about the life of Elizabeth Blackwell. To know more about her achievements and her life, read on...
Women in World War One
Here’s a deep insight into the lives and courageous acts by women in World War One. (1914-1918)
Facts about Chris Evert
Holding the World No. 1 female singles player in tennis, for a period of seven years, Chris Evert has also been the top favorite amongst many lovers of the game for her sheer style and performance. Here’s a look at some interesting facts about Chris Evert.
Women in World War Two
Women in World War Two (1939-1945) had many dangerous duties to carry out and performed tasks on par with men during this period. Here’s a look at some of the courageous women in World War Two.
Harriet Tubman Timeline
Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist, fostered humanity for a lifetime. In her timeline, learn all about her life.
Famous Spanish Women
Here is a brief low down about some famous Spanish women who have carved a niche for themselves in their respective fields.
Famous African American Women
Here is an article that will provide information about some famous African American women. Read on...
Helen Keller's First Glimpse
The well known Helen Keller is now famous for what she accomplished in spite of being deaf and blind. It is charming to see the moment when she actually understood that she can communicate with the world! See it for yourself in the article below!
Anne Hutchinson - A Brief Sketch
Calling a spade a spade always makes you very popular in certain quarters – and very infamous in others.
For You With You Always: Kiran Bedi
It might have come as a shocker for her die hard fans and admirers, but it was very much on the cards, especially after being superseded by Y S Dadwal for the coveted top job in Delhi Police. The super-cop of Delhi Police and the first woman IPS officer of the country, Kiran Bedi made public on November 27, her decision to leave policing well ahead of her retirement age.
Anne Geddes
An analysis of Anne Geddes , the photographer.
Marie Curie Pioneer in the Field of Radioactivity
Marie Curie, an extraordinary scientist, devoted her life to the research of radioactivity
The Amazing Life of Helen Keller
The life of Helen Keller illustrates how a person can overcome tremendous obstacles as shown in her success in living a productive life in spite of blindness and deafness.
Glamorous American Women Who Fell Foul of the Law.
Paris Hilton joins a list of glamorous, elegant and infamous American women who fell foul of the law.
Women In The 20th Century
"Women in the 20th Century" is a material about the first women in the power: Presidents and Prime Ministers. In my opinion, I think that they were pioneers of the democracy in the past Century. The list includes women such as Mary Eugenia Charles, Madeleine K. Albright and Margaret Hilda Roberts Thatcher.
Famous Caribbean Women: Miss Universe 1977
The article the title "Famous Caribbean Women: Miss Universe 1977" deals with the biography of Janelle "Penny" Commissiong, the first black Miss Universe in the history. Like V. S. Naipaul (writer) and Peter Minshall (designer), she was born in Trinidad and Tobago, a wonderful and beautiful Island in the Caribbean.
The Women of Hamas
With a few famous exceptions, women in Gaza have long been in the background of the struggle for Palestinian national rights. But suddenly they are on the front line - from politicians and human shields to suicide bombers. Rory McCarthy talks to the women from Hamas.
Forgotten Lessons of Marie Curie Revealed
A faded file of class notes written nearly a century ago has been saved from destruction. It proves the Nobel prizewinner was a feminist teacher.
First ladies who loved to write
Wrote hundreds of articles, essays and 28 books. From 1935 to 1962 she wrote My Day, a syndicated newspaper column which appeared almost without fail six days a week, the only interruption being when her husband died.
It might have come as a shocker for her die hard fans and admirers, but it was very much on the cards, especially after being superseded by Y S Dadwal for the coveted top job in Delhi Police. The super-cop of Delhi Police and the first woman IPS officer of the country, Kiran Bedi made public on November 27, her decision to leave policing well ahead of her retirement age.
Anne Geddes
An analysis of Anne Geddes , the photographer.
Marie Curie Pioneer in the Field of Radioactivity
Marie Curie, an extraordinary scientist, devoted her life to the research of radioactivity
The Amazing Life of Helen Keller
The life of Helen Keller illustrates how a person can overcome tremendous obstacles as shown in her success in living a productive life in spite of blindness and deafness.
Glamorous American Women Who Fell Foul of the Law.
Paris Hilton joins a list of glamorous, elegant and infamous American women who fell foul of the law.
Women In The 20th Century
"Women in the 20th Century" is a material about the first women in the power: Presidents and Prime Ministers. In my opinion, I think that they were pioneers of the democracy in the past Century. The list includes women such as Mary Eugenia Charles, Madeleine K. Albright and Margaret Hilda Roberts Thatcher.
Famous Caribbean Women: Miss Universe 1977
The article the title "Famous Caribbean Women: Miss Universe 1977" deals with the biography of Janelle "Penny" Commissiong, the first black Miss Universe in the history. Like V. S. Naipaul (writer) and Peter Minshall (designer), she was born in Trinidad and Tobago, a wonderful and beautiful Island in the Caribbean.
The Women of Hamas
With a few famous exceptions, women in Gaza have long been in the background of the struggle for Palestinian national rights. But suddenly they are on the front line - from politicians and human shields to suicide bombers. Rory McCarthy talks to the women from Hamas.
Forgotten Lessons of Marie Curie Revealed
A faded file of class notes written nearly a century ago has been saved from destruction. It proves the Nobel prizewinner was a feminist teacher.
First ladies who loved to write
Wrote hundreds of articles, essays and 28 books. From 1935 to 1962 she wrote My Day, a syndicated newspaper column which appeared almost without fail six days a week, the only interruption being when her husband died.