The most famous women in history include religious figures, physicists, politicians and more.
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Female philosopher, women's rights advocate and mother of Mary Shelley
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Playing a historical figure is a great responsibility for every actor. And a great challenge as well. Especially if the actor has no opportunity to meet a legendary person in the flesh and has to fully rely on the director’s vision. Though, many actors still nail this mission in the best way possible.
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From Shirley Chisholm to the Notorious RBG, these are women your students should get to know for Women's History Month or any time.
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Download this stock image: HARRIET TUBMAN (1822-1913) American abolitionist and political activist, about 1868 - 2AMPCPF from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors.
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Curious to know which historical icon you resonate with? Whether you're a born leader, a creative genius, or a trailblazer, our "Which Historical Figure Are You?" quiz will match you with your historical counterpart. Click to uncover which legendary figure mirrors your essence and find your place among the greats!
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Transgender history can be tricky; to pin down, partly because so many trans people in history couldn't live openly. Even so, today we know of many awesome ...
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Photos for Jane Austen. photo 297659 portrait of Jane Austen by her sister, Cassandra Austen and photo 4030874
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This list of famous women in history is perfect for sharing with students in the classroom when you need some inspiration!
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Those who fail history are doomed to repeat it.
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Experts have painstakingly transformed black and white images from around the world for a new book, Retrographic: History in Colour.
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From mathematicians to athletes to entrepreneurs, here are the empowering stories of women you may not know about, but definitely should.
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These important, badass female leaders aren’t the famous women in history you’ve likely heard of, but they should be.
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Photo of Marie Curie, Color. Colorization by Michael Bassey
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Did you know that some of the world's most renowned fashion designers like Cartier, Chanel, Hermes, Dior, Balmain, YSL, Chloe, and Celine all started in France? French designers have been influential in dominating the fashion world. When you think of France, you probably think of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, and then FASHION! France, but more specifically, Paris, is the hub of the fashion industry, likely the fashion capital. But why is that so? Fashion in Paris dates all the way back to the…
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Did you know there was a female ruler in China? Empress Wu Zetian is one of the most famous empresses in Chinese history. She was also the only woman to ascend to the throne as an emperor in her own right and rule for almost half a century until her death in 705 CE. She is an incredible figure with a fascinating story, who not only broke the codes of conduct for women but also brought about momentous changes in China.
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