WAR ABROAD, WOMEN AT HOME -
11th century women like Adela of Blois and Giselle managed estates, defended lands, and kept societies running. ➡️ Who do you think had the harder fight—those on crusade or those left behind?
#FirstCrusade #UnsungHeroines #ThePriceOfLoyalty books2read.com/u/bpo2vg
The kind that comes when you're afraid and you act anyway.
Freddie Oversteegen died in 2018 at age 92. She once said:
“We did not feel like heroes. It was simply the right thing to do.”
#DutchResistance #UnsungHeroines
~Old Photo Club
In honor of International Women's Day, we're starting a new series - UNSUNG HEROINES!
Learn more about Jackie Bross:
"The Chicago woman who dared to wear pants," WBEZ Chicago
"Chicago’s Dress Code," LGBT History Project
#DanceDataProject #GenderEquity #UnsungHeroines #InternationalWomensDay
