Women in History

Sybil Ludington: The Revolutionary Heroine Who Rode 40 Miles to Save Her Town

In the early hours of April 26, 1777, a young woman named Sybil Ludington rode 40 miles through the dark…

3 years ago

Remembering Jhalkari Bai: The Fierce Warrior and Leader Who Sacrificed Everything for India’s Freedom

Jhalkari Bai, a brave and courageous warrior, fought alongside Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi during India's First War of Independence in…

3 years ago

The life of American geologist Marie Tharp is honoured through a Google Doodle

The most recent Google Doodle honours American geologist and marine cartographer Marie Tharp, whose work contributed to the validation of…

3 years ago

Ahilyabai Holkar: The Forgotten Warrior Queen Of India

Ahilyabai Holkar was born in the village of Chondi in Jamkhed, Ahmednagar, India in 1725. She was the Holkar Queen…

4 years ago

Meet Maitreyi An Indian Sage and Philosopher Who Knew Metaphysics

Maitreyi An Indian Sage and Philosopher In Vedic society, women enjoyed a position of parity and reverence with the male…

4 years ago

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