Herstory
Women's Voices in the French Revolution
Women, though systematically excluded from formal political power, played a pivotal role in the French revolution
Sophie
Latin American
The Brutal Transformation of Slavery in the New World
The impact of slavery on American society cannot be overstated. It reshaped the demographics, economics, and social structures of the nation.
Herstory
Women’s Emerging Power in Revolutionary America
The post-revolutionary period saw middle-class men gradually consolidating power, while women’s roles became increasingly circumscribed
Herstory
Women’s Empowerment and Rebellion in Colonial America
Women in colonial America were not passive recipients of the forces of colonization and patriarchy; rather, they actively shaped their environments
Herstory
Women, Native Americans, and the Foundations of North America
Within the daily grind of early southern life, free women processed food, managed basic medical care, sewed clothes, and cared for children
Herstory
The European in Latin America: Conquest and Gender Impact
This testament to women’s resilience in the face of extreme brutality should not overshadow the tragedies inflicted on so many lives.
Herstory
The European Appropriation of Africa and Impact on Women
In many pre-1450 African communities, men and women held parallel or complementary roles in governance and labor.
Herstory
How Early Modern Europe Transformed Gender Roles
The modern world began to take shape in the sixteenth century—a period that historians often refer to as the early modern era. During these transformative years, the institutions of family, economy, and state evolved into forms that would define Western civilization until the end of the Second World War.
Herstory
Feudalism in Japan: Women's Status and Roles
Feudalism in Japan emerged from a tumultuous period of constant warfare among petty rivals, driven by the difficulty of delegating authority and an all-pervasive cult of machismo. Although the origins of feudalism in Japan paralleled those in Europe, the Japanese experience was unique. In Japan, where warfare was fought largely
Herstory
Women in Medieval Feudalism: Roles and Struggles
Throughout the medieval period, the control of property and economic rights was a key battleground for women
Ancient Greece
Herodian and Elagabalus: Reassessing the Historical Record
The modern re-evaluation of Herodian’s treatment of Elagabalus encourages us to recognize that historical narratives are often products of their own time
Ancient Greece
Plutarch and the Megarian Decree
By integrating these perspectives, it becomes possible to construct a more nuanced understanding of the Megarian Decree