Who were the landed women who owned colonial era plantations?

Given the outcome of the most recent American presidential election, the story of Alethia ‘Lethe’ Tanner (c. 1785–1864) feels particularly necessary to recount and reclaim.

I believe all Americans.... should have that same freedom to marry.

Miller’s most profound work was created during her time as a war journalist and photographer.

How do 19th century girls spend their Christmas morning?

Queer became an action, a way of living and doing politics by publicly enacting different social structures and ways of life outside sociall

Born towards the tail-end of America’s infamous ‘Wild West’ era, Annie Oakley (1860 - 1929) emerged as a pioneering figure.

Within abolitionist and early feminist history, especially Black feminist history, many recognise a single name: Sojourner Truth.

“I’ve always known I was gifted, which is not the easiest thing in the world for a person to know..."

The start of a new year normally brings feelings of hope and optimism; in 2017, this was not the case.