Women have been a part of the war effort since the Revolutionary War, but in the early days of our nation they had to cloak themselves in disguise to serve alongside men. When they were accepted into the military, women were given auxiliary roles. As the weapons and methods of warfare cha...
History of Women and the U.S. Military
Women in the Military - New book tells history of female soldiersTRICIA JONES, Columbian staff writer
While female knights were rare in the Middle Ages, they did exist. Though many records have been lost to time, there are records of women being knighted. Knights in Medieval Times The Middle Ages, also called the medieval era, is the name of the period i
the United States Military Academy at West Point. The academy opened on July 4, 1802. Before 1812 it was conducted as an apprentice school for military engineers and, in effect, as the first U.S. school of engineering. During its early years, however, the institution suffered from lack of...
Women and the history of military technology: Reflections on gender roles, engineering education, and military institutionsHacker, S. LHacker, B. C
Women in the World's PoliticsAnge’s Question: I am a student of international relations in Estonia and would like to know: how the women-participation in World politics have changed through the centuries? I guess it has decreased...but I need a bit conformation to my thoughts...or mayb...
Groups of middle-aged and elderly women dancing to the loud music have become a beautiful view in the urban areas. It is widely admitted that this activity can slow down the aging process. It can help people keep clear-minded and have better memories.However, square dancing takes up too ...
The Hidden Heroes of World War II EvaAnne Johnson, a librarian in the Chicago area, has been doing a great web history of the women who served in the military from DeKalb County. Those of you who have been following the blog know that my mother was from the greater Chicago area as ...
Learn about the half of history missing from many history books with biographies, articles, timelines and other resources on the women—famous and lesser-known—who have shaped our world.