World History
From the site:
SheroesCentral.com is about female heroes, "Sheroes", of every age, race, and country. Here, we discuss women and girls who get out there and do it, females who kick butt and take no prisoners, role models who inspire women and men, girls and boys. (In other words, guys are welcome, too.)
- Which Woman Is History's Most Famous Seductress?
The latest World History Blog Poll question has closed. It was, "Which of these women is history's most famous seductress?" The choices were Helen of Troy, Cleopatra, Mae West, and Wallis Windsor. The winner was easily Cleopatra with over 60% of the...
- Executing Women In Ohio
THE FAIRER DEATH: EXECUTING WOMEN IN OHIO BY VICTOR STREIB. OHIO UNIVERSITY PRESS (ATHENS OHIO), 2006. 197 PP PB THE GOOD-BYE DOOR: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA?S FIRST FEMALE SERIAL KILLER TO DIE IN THE CHAIR BY DIANA BRITT FRANKLIN. KENT STATE...
- Charles Carl Roberts Iv And Duane Morrison: A Connection?
I usually do not comment much on current events at this blog. I realize most such commentary is suspect and often spins the commentary of the writer into a political commentary reflecting modern politics which often leads to compromised history. However,...
- Feminae Romanae: The Women Of Ancient Rome
Feminae Romanae: The Women of Ancient Rome - A history of women in ancient Rome from the Graeco-Etruscan period to the fall of the Empire. Sections cover multiple periods, graphics and biographies of famous Roman women. The link titled "Republican Women"...
- History Directories.
History Directories. I have previously mentioned several excellent Web directories that list history sites such as Yahoo! and the Open Directory Project. These are good sources for history sites on the Web as the directories are manually reviewed by real...
World History
Sheroes Central
Sheroes Central. This site was founded by authors Tamora Pierce and Meg Cabot. It is dedicated to female heroes past and present.
The index page lists fun facts, has links to other sites, and ultimately leads to an active online community centered on a discussion board. This site has a lot of potential and I hope it starts adding content beyond bulletin boards.
This is a nice women's history site even it is just a supped up discussion board. However, it is not perfect. It repeats on the index page the tale that Cleopatra may have been ugly. The site notes, "Did you know that Cleopatra wasn?t particularly attractive, yet men fell for her because she was smart and charming?" Attractiveness is a cultural norm. Marc Anthony thought she was attractive. Good bet she was at least somewhat attractive under the standards of her day...
From the site:
SheroesCentral.com is about female heroes, "Sheroes", of every age, race, and country. Here, we discuss women and girls who get out there and do it, females who kick butt and take no prisoners, role models who inspire women and men, girls and boys. (In other words, guys are welcome, too.)
Everyone here is encouraged to express opinions, ideas, and feelings regardless of age. Too often, teens and young people are ignored or deliberately silenced because they have not achieved an age that those around them feel entitles them to be heard. On Sheroes age is not a factor. Here, your opinions count. Adult, teen, or child, you will be heard with respect.
SheroesCentral is a place for us to talk about everything - about sheroes, about history, about books and movies and plays we've been to see. We're a community here, where the members care about what's in the newspapers and what happens in the world all around them. We're silly and serious, sad and happy all in turn. Be honest, be funny, be sad, be yourselves.
- Which Woman Is History's Most Famous Seductress?
The latest World History Blog Poll question has closed. It was, "Which of these women is history's most famous seductress?" The choices were Helen of Troy, Cleopatra, Mae West, and Wallis Windsor. The winner was easily Cleopatra with over 60% of the...
- Executing Women In Ohio
THE FAIRER DEATH: EXECUTING WOMEN IN OHIO BY VICTOR STREIB. OHIO UNIVERSITY PRESS (ATHENS OHIO), 2006. 197 PP PB THE GOOD-BYE DOOR: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA?S FIRST FEMALE SERIAL KILLER TO DIE IN THE CHAIR BY DIANA BRITT FRANKLIN. KENT STATE...
- Charles Carl Roberts Iv And Duane Morrison: A Connection?
I usually do not comment much on current events at this blog. I realize most such commentary is suspect and often spins the commentary of the writer into a political commentary reflecting modern politics which often leads to compromised history. However,...
- Feminae Romanae: The Women Of Ancient Rome
Feminae Romanae: The Women of Ancient Rome - A history of women in ancient Rome from the Graeco-Etruscan period to the fall of the Empire. Sections cover multiple periods, graphics and biographies of famous Roman women. The link titled "Republican Women"...
- History Directories.
History Directories. I have previously mentioned several excellent Web directories that list history sites such as Yahoo! and the Open Directory Project. These are good sources for history sites on the Web as the directories are manually reviewed by real...