History is full of inspiring women who are rarely celebrated — which means that our world is full of places where women made history! In this unique guidebook from Lonely Planet, readers learn about dozens of women who made their mark in activism, arts, politics, science, and more, and about the places where they lived, worked, and drew their inspiration. From Queen Hatshepsut of ancient Egypt to Jacinda Ardern's work today, these stories will inspire readers to learn more about these trailblazing women, and visit the secretly feminist sites around the world. For anyone with a yen to travel and a desire to learn more about women's history, this book is a must-have title!
An array of trailblazing women, from suffragettes to style icons
An array of trailblazing women, from suffragettes to style icons
Meet the cyberfeminists.
Windswept: Walking the Paths of Trailblazing Women acknowledges the concurrent dreams and fears of women to experience the world with the privilege given to men—that privilege of power in the natural
Dr. Mildred Jefferson may never be in your children's history books, but this trailblazing woman made history that should never be forgotten.
Architecture has not been an easy profession for women, but from the very start, a talented and courageous cadre of female architects has pushed the
In honour of International Women's Day, ADR is shining a light on some of the women who’ve been blazing a trail on the Australian design scene.
Meet the cyberfeminists.
An array of trailblazing women, from suffragettes to style icons
Deciding on a baby name can be tricky. Let this list of trailblazing women be a source of guidance for naming your future daughter.
Greetings Card of EMMELINE PANKHURST (1858-1928). English woman-suffrage advocate. Mrs. Pankhurst arrested outside Buckingham Palace, London, while trying to present a petition to King George V, 21 May 1914 #MediaStorehouse
We were provided a copy of Girl CEO for review. All opinions are our own. Girl power! When it comes to empowering young women, we like to invoke an entrepreneurial …
They crossed continents on horseback, mapped mountains, and broke records for deep-sea diving. For Women’s History Month, meet the female explorers behind National Geographic.
“Find a career that matches your personality and your interests, because that allows you to be passionate about it.” Jane Hynes has led Salesforce’s communications strategy from its days as a…
An array of trailblazing women, from suffragettes to style icons
In honor of International Women's Day, we're celebrating 10 of the top trailblazing women travelers.
\"Features 52 remarkable and forgotten trailblazing women from all over the world. With tales of heroism and cunning, in-depth bios and ... storytelling, the book gives new life to these historic female pioneers. Starting in the fifth century BC and continuing to the present, it takes a closer look at bold and inspiring women who dared to step outside the traditional gender roles of their time\"--Amazon.com. Based on Mackenzi Lee's popular weekly Twitter series of the same name, Bygone Badass Broads features 52 remarkable and forgotten trailblazing women from all over the world. With tales of heroism and cunning, in-depth bios and witty storytelling, Bygone Badass Broads gives new life to these historic female pioneers. Starting in the fifth century BC and continuing to the present, the book takes a closer look at bold and inspiring women who dared to step outside the traditional gender roles of their time. Coupled with riveting illustrations and Lee's humorous and conversational storytelling style, this book is an outright celebration of the badass women who paved the way for the rest of us.
Trailblazing Women You May Not Know (But Should): Junko Tabei Each week, the Lean In tumblr will spotlight women who made a lasting mark on the world — yet didn’t always end up in the history books....
The remarkable female artists at the heart of Bauhaus overcame the societal expectations of their time to become pioneers in their own right
We’ve rounded up eight women of the 19th and early 20th centuries who broke with societal expectations to forge a path for their modern counterparts.
Share this brief history of trailblazing women in politics with your kids, or students, this election season.
An array of trailblazing women, from suffragettes to style icons
A new book spotlights 100 historical photographs of lone women hidden among groups of men
Instagram poaches former Lucky editor-in-chief Eva Chen in new fashion role
She is one of the 100 most influential women in the world, according to a new BBC list that also included Michelle Obama and Amal Clooney.
Architecture has not been an easy profession for women, but from the very start, a talented and courageous cadre of female architects has pushed the
“I kept hearing about ‘first’ women on the radio and news and it became obvious that there were several moments that needed to be captured,” Anita...
"It's OK to fight back — to speak up, to say no, to demand respect."
For U.S. figure skater considered a medal long shot, ‘it’s worth the risk.’
“Considering how common illness is, how tremendous the spiritual change that it brings… it becomes strange indeed that illness has not taken its place with love and battle and jealousy among …
“One must know what one wants to be. In the latter endeavors irresolution produces false steps, and in the life of the mind confused ideas.”
See the powerful paintings of the women who went to Paris and refused to be silenced by the male-dominated art world.
In an age when women were rarely allowed in observatories, Margaret Burbidge changed how we saw the stars.
A look back at the most famous hourglass figures of all time.
11-year-old girl calls out Australian Prime Minister over same-sex marriage
I don’t think it is a coincidence or an exaggeration to say that down through time and certainly over the past century women writers, such as Rachel Carson, have produced an overwhelming number of …
The #girlboss hashtag may be new, but women's capacity for entrepreneurship and forging our own way is not. Women have always cut paths for others to follow them, which is why you should read these 10 biographies of trailblazing women if your life…
Henrietta Swan Leavitt's discoveries about variable stars helped other astronomers measure stellar distances.
