The HERstory Project is a collaborative initiative which aims to create accessible platforms for underrepresented women's, queer and decolonial histories, and provide opportunities for early career historians and academics.

Currently, we publish free articles here on our website, are releasing series 2 of our podcast, and working on issue 3 of our print journal. And of course, don't forget to check out our social media.

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Unknown Artist, ‘Unknown Women, formerly known as Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury’ (circa 1535), National Portrait Gallery.

The lady with the barrel charm: ‘Unknown woman, formerly known as Margaret Pole’ An evaluation.

Margaret Pole, or the final Plantagenet was the final vestige of the English Medieval rulers. The daughter of the tragic Isabelle Neville and Edward IV's unruly brother, George Duke of Clarence, Margaret was one of the orphans of the Wars of the Roses. Despite this, and perhaps for loyalty to her cousin Elizabeth of York, Margaret remained loyal to the Tudor dynasty until she was also executed under Henry VIII at the age of sixty-seven years old on inflated charges of treason

Abby Louise Woodman

9 min read

Puppets on a String: an autopsy of femininity in 1960s British Pop

Femininity was of key importance in the construction of the public identities of female pop stars in 1960s Britain. Utilising the work of Gender historians, who have established the malleability of gender and how it is crafted in the establishment of public identities, this essay will discuss the varied ways the femininity of 1960s female pop stars was presented to the British public.

Abby Louise Woodman

13 min read

Review of Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius

Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius is a three-part documentary which focuses on the writer Jane Austen’s life from her childhood to her death at age 41 in 1817. In this article, Elizabeth Strange breaks down the series and Austen's life, considering how far the show has encapsulated Austen's impact and influence.

Abby Louise Woodman

7 min read

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The HERstory Project was founded for historians at every stage of their careers to engage with the underrepresented histories we love, but one of our founding tenets was to provide platforms and opportunities for early career/aspiring historians and academics to get their work out there! We accept submissions from anyone, with any background, all pieces are reviewed by our editorial team and if accepted are published within 3 months. We aim to give a holistic experience of working with a history magazine at every stage. We can't wait to hear from you!

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The lady with the barrel charm: ‘Unknown woman, formerly known as Margaret Pole’ An evaluation.

Abby Louise Woodman

Apr 17

Puppets on a String: an autopsy of femininity in 1960s British Pop

Abby Louise Woodman

Mar 1

Review of Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius

Abby Louise Woodman

Mar 1

CHAMPIONS The HERstory Project Journal #2 DIGITAL COPY

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In our latest Journal Issue:

Issue #2 of our print journal is all about CHAMPIONS. From Artemisia to Ilona Maher, female racing drivers and pioneering runners, this issue is chock full of incredible work by early-career historians!

Plus: Coffee Break is back, with reviews, quizzes and more!

You can now get a print copy of issues 1 & 2 in our shop! Also the digital copies, on sale for only £5!

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Hosted by our founder, Abby and Journal E-I-C, Jillian, HERstoryPod covers any and all history, from interviews with academics, researchers and PhD candidates, to drunk history Wars of the Roses...

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