Women are incredible, and they have been forever. During WWII, women were finally able to contribute and show their worth as code breakers. They were so integral to the war effort, for the first time in the United States, they were actively recruited.
Tag: History
The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
A look into the collecting, conserving, hiding, and rescuing the most important manuscripts documenting African history, literature, culture, life, philosophy, science, religion and more. Â Â
Edith Wharton
A thorough and insightful look into the life and writing of an influential, female author.
All the Single Ladies
An in depth look at the transformation in status, perception, and participation American women have undergone in society through the centuries. Â
Red Famine
A heartbreaking and in depth look into the Holodomor: pervasive famine during 1932-1934 in Ukraine killing over 13% of the population. Applebaum argues it wasn't mother nature but Stalin.
The Vikings
This is a comprehensive look into the geography, culture, trade, and all things Viking. It’s a great peek into what I think is an often overlooked region of European history.Â