Sister Nivedita: The Flame that Illuminated India
In the tapestry of India's renaissance, few threads shine as brightly as that of Sister Nivedita. Born Margaret Elizabeth Noble...
Women in History
Stargazer Supreme: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin’s Cosmic Legacy
In the grand theater of scientific discovery, few performances shine as brightly as that of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Her story, a...
Mary McLeod Bethune: Pioneering Education and Civil Rights for Future Generations
Image credit: DailyAsianAge Mary McLeod Bethune, a guiding light in education, civil rights, and government, rose from the aftermath of...
Dona Maria: The First Women Commander of Portuguese Army
In the colorful history of Portugal, the story of Maria Úrsula de Abreu e Lencastre, also known as Dona Maria,...
Paris: The Unsung Olympic Pioneer
1924 Paris Olympics (Image credit : Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) When we think of the Olympics, Athens often comes to mind...
Ana Roqué de Duprey: Catalyzing Change in Puerto Rico
Image credit: womenshistory.org Picture a small classroom in Puerto Rico, over 160 years ago. A tiny girl named Ana, just...
Calculating a Path to the Stars: The Remarkable Journey of Katherine Johnson
Image credit: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ While reading Margot Lee Shetterly's "Hidden Figures," I found myself captivated by the story of Creola...
Althea Gibson: The First Black Tennis Champion
Image credit: INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTOS/AFP, 1958 Althea Gibson, born in 1927 in South Carolina, etched her name in history as...
Thai Artist Highlights Shan Refugees in Venice and Bangkok
mage credit: Amarin/Courtesy of Bangkok Art Biennale Jakkai Siributr, a Thai textile artist based near Chiang Mai, was deeply moved...
Once Upon a Time – A Princess’ Tale
“Um, Miss Spencer?” It was a measly girl tugging at her skirt, timidly waving a sheet of paper at her....
