2018 was a phenomenal year for learning about women’s history and for great guest posts that brought in fresh perspectives. So many stories were shared but these were the most popular stories that you loved.
10. Jennie Tessmann An unsung pioneer of science we learn about Jennie’s passion for Astronomy
9. Constance Wilde, A Guest Post by Brandie June We learned about the often overlooked wife of Oscar Wilde.
8. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker- Civil War Doctor and Hero Spy/Doctor/Medal of Honor recipient. She exemplified wartime bravery.
7. Phyllis Wheatley’s Revolution A poet who promoted the cause of the American Revolution, she spoke out during a time when black women were meant to stay quiet.
6. Fierce Femme March: Remembering Bess Houdini So much attention is paid to Houdini, but what about his wife, Bess? In this unique guest post authors, Victoria Kelly and Rebecca Rosenburg talk about the wife of the greatest magician in American history.
5. Historic Settlement House Heroines Did you know about Settlement Houses or the women that ran them? In this educational post by Ana Brazil we learn all about this unique bit of history.
4. Alice Allison Dunnigan In this guest post from my podcast partner in crime, Michele, we learn about the first African American to receive a Congressional Press Pass.
3. Talma the Queen of Coins Though this post was originally posted back in 2015, it is still quite popular. Talma was a turn of the century magician known for her amazing coin tricks.
2. Anna Julia Cooper In this guest post by Piper Huguley, we learn the inspiring story of a woman who became the fourth African American woman to receive a Ph.D.
1. Indian Women in History And our most popular Fierce Femme Friday post of 2018 was this wonderfully informative piece about Indian Women in history.
I can’t wait to learn about more women in history in the new year!
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