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Create a Workplace That Works for You
Tips for creating a better, more personal, and comfortable office environment.
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1982: Women, Pac-Man, and the Arcade Revolution
Discover how an iconic arcade game created a feminist revolution in video game history, and the women who made it happen.
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The Craze That Started It All: Dr. Busby
Discover the card game that started America's gaming craze in the late 1800s...and the woman who invented it.
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A Game, a Queen, and a Bit of Luck: Senet
Board games are one of the oldest forms of gaming — and one of the oldest games found to date comes from Ancient Egypt. It is called Senet, the game of “passing.”
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Greek Girls Gaming: Ephedrismos
Dating between 350 and 250 BCE, this statue depicts one girl carrying another. Now, on first glance, it just looks like a fun pose...but the truth is so much more complicated (and awesome).
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Ancient Beer Pong: Playing Touhu in East Asia
Today, it is commonly known as Pitch-pot. And it’s a game that may have been played by women since it was invented…
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Monopolizing Monopoly: Elizabeth Magie & the Landlord’s Game
Learn the true story of Monopoly, the game that inspired this timeless classic, and the woman who started it all.
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Dice & Divination: Playing With Knucklebones
Knucklebones, known today as jacks, is one of the oldest games in the world, stretching almost 5,500 years into the past.
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Why You Should Thank Women for RPGs and LARPs
Though many of their names are lost to us, the stories of the most successful actresses – like Isabella Andreini – live on as a testament to the fact that women are, and always have been, integral to
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The Mysterious Game of Liubo
Liubo was once one of the most popular games in China, played by men and women alike. Recent discoveries are telling us more about this ancient game.
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The Mystery & Horror of Roberta Williams
My latest discovery in gaming history is that women - in particular, one woman - created the first known graphical adventure game.
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7 Horror Games Made by Women
Happy Halloween! To celebrate this awesomely spooky holiday, let's take a look at seven horror games made by women.
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Forgotten Feminists: Amy and Annie
Feminists are everywhere...but did you know the 1800s saw some of the most amazing feminists in history? Learn the stories of Amy & Annie...and their two ways of being feminist.
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Three Awesome STEM Women in History
Do you have a home security system, use the Brooklyn Bridge, or love studying the stars? Here's the three awesome women you should thank.
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Three Awesome Ancient Queens
Discover the lives of three ancient queens who changed the course of history: Hatshepsut of Ancient Egypt, Olympias of Macedonia, and Amanirenas of Kush.
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Three Incredible Queens From British History
Britain is home to some of the most fascinating queens in history. Some are familiar to you, like Eleanor of Aquitaine or Elizabeth I. Yet many more are obscure, like these three.
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Brazen Candour: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A queen so notorious that history has never forgotten her, Eleanor of Aquitaine lived one of the most colorful and scandalous lives of Medieval Europe.
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Women in Norse Mythology
What do Norse goddesses tell us about real-life Norse women? Using artifacts and artworks, uncover the real - and romanticized - lives of amazing Viking-era women.
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You're Living in a Wright House, Right Now: How Frank Lloyd Wright Forever Changed American Architecture
Was Frank Lloyd Wright really as great as we claim him to be? Learn how Wright forever changed American architecture - and why the home you now live in could be one of his descendants.
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A Women's History of Beer
Beer has a long history -- and an even longer relationship with women. Who first made beer? Why were women so integral...and why did they disappear? Read on for a women's history of beer.
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Who was the real Nicholas Flamel?
Nicholas Flamel isn't just a Harry Potter character - he was a real-life scribe and scholar who might have actually created the Philosopher's Stone!
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What is a Penny Dreadful?
It's an invitation...to explore the horrid history behind Showtime's new series, Penny Dreadful: the Victorian horror stories that inspired children's and horror literature for generations.
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Women of the Sea: Female Pirates since the 1700s
Explores the lives of female pirates from 1700, including Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Charlotte Badger, and Gunpowder Gertie.
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Women of the Sea: Female Pirates to the 1700s
Some of the most notorious pirates in history were, in fact, women. Discover the early lady pirates of the seven seas and just how fearsome they were!
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What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
An interpretation of primary sources on the lost colony of Roanoke, detailing one possible outcome of the settlers' fate.
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A History of Thanksgiving and Its Traditions
The history of the first Thanksgiving and the origins of Thanksgiving and its many traditions as we know it today.
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Sicilian Lasagna
This recipe for lasagna was brought over by my ancestors from Sicily. It is a family favorite, and a go-to for Christmas dinners and Italian nights!
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What Were the Navigation Acts?
What were the Navigation Acts in the 1600s? Why did Charles II impose them? What were the effects of the Navigation Acts?
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When Did People Domesticate Animals and Plants?
Discusses the domestication of animals and plants during the Neolithic Revolution, including how domestication occurred in different regions, why domestication occurred, and its consequences.
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Anasazi Architecture
The Anasazi built many types of buildings in the American Southwest. Learn about pit houses, kivas, earthen works, and the lasting influence of Anasazi architecture. Pictures and videos included.
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The First Women Architects in America
History of women in architecture, focusing on women architects of the United States and Canada. Also discusses why women architects are few and far between in architectural history.
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An Architectural History of Museums
The history and styles of museum architecture, from the first museums to today's modern marvels. Explores the different styles of architecture used for museums from the Middle Ages to today.
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How Women Saved George Washington
Did you know women are responsible for our being able to see George Washington's life and home? Here's how one group of ladies started a movement throughout the nation...
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Why save Walpi Village? Exploring the importance of a Hopi complex
Explores the significance of Walpi Village to the Hopi and why we should work to preserve this historic monument.
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Why Slavery Came to the American Colonies
Why did indentured servitude happen in the American colonies? What prompted the shift to using slaves? Why were slaves a better option to solve the labor problems of the colonies?
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Who First Discovered America?
Who first discovered America? Was it Columbus...or did somebody else get there first? If so, who? How do we know?
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Medieval Tudor Feast Menu
Tips on creating the perfect Medieval-themed meal for your next event! Tudor period focus, but great for general medieval parties, too! (Note: jousting and knights not included, but encouraged.)
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The Origins of Saint Valentine's Day
Who was Saint Valentine? The pagan origins, Catholic cover-ups, and modern day misinterpretations of this famous Saint and holiday!
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Why History is Important
Why history is important to all students. The skills and benefits you gain from studying history.
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How to Write a Great Essay
Steps to writing a great essay. How to choose your topic, gather sources, plan your essay, and write it. The difference between primary and secondary sources. Additional resources included.
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Tribal, Private, or Government? Museums and the Narrative of Native History
What you learn about Native Americans differs based on where you learned it...and museums play an integral role in shaping our narratives.
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10 Tips for Beginning Graduate School
You've gotten into grad school...now how are you going to survive it? Tips for those starting graduate school, from budgeting to on-campus services and buying textbooks.
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Native American Indian Berdache or "Two-Spirit" Tradition
The terminology, economic roles, spiritual roles, sexuality, and modern roles of berdaches in Native America cultures. Includes photos and videos of historical and modern berdaches.
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How Creation Myths Define Culture
Examines the how, when, and why of creation myths to show how creation myths define cultural norms by comparing Enuma Elish, Hesiod's Theogony, and Ovid's Metamorphoses.
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Why Did Europeans Want to Explore and Colonize America?
Europe is rising from the Middle Ages, looking back on the darkness and into the light of new ideas, new inventions, and new...worlds? I explore the reasons Europeans wanted to explore and colonize.
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First Time Cat Owner Advice: Tips and Supplies for Making Your Furry Friend Happy in Their New Home
First time tips and tricks for cat owners. Deciding to get a cat, supplies to get, and training.
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Differences between Hellenistic and Hellenic Greek Civilization
Hellenistic and Hellenic civilization were time periods in Ancient Greece. But what's the difference between the two? Wasn't "Ancient Greece" just Ancient Greece? Not really...
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Did Christianity Evolve From Greek Religion?
Discusses how Christianity is similar to Greek religions, and the possibility that parts of Christianity may have evolved from Greek religions.
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What is Insight Meditation?
Brief introduction to insight meditation, its history, practice, and key points to remember when starting your practice.
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The Silk Road and Music: Trade, Connections, and Change
The Silk Road was an important means of cultural exchange. This hub explores the history of the Silk Road and how trade impacted developments in music between the cultures impacted on the Road.
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Life in the Upper Paleolithic
First person account of daily life during the Upper Paleolithic period - between 40,000 and 8,500 years ago. Covers climate, lifestyle, tools, art, and religion.
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Life in the Middle Paleolithic
What was daily life like during the Middle Paleolithic era? Explore our ancestors who lived between 300,000 and 400,000 years ago: their lives, tools, art, and religion.
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Who were the Neanderthals?
Who were the Neanderthals? Were they related to us? How were they different from us?
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What does an Archaeologist do?
What is an archaeologist? What do archaeologists do? What other jobs can archaeologists hold?
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What does a Paleoanthropologist do?
The history of paleoanthropology as a profession and the various roles performed by paleoanthropologists during their careers.
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How We Discovered the First Americans and What Happened to Them
Who were the first Americans? How do we know about them? What happened to them?
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Public historian, gamer, writer, & explorer.
I write history, museums, gaming, and random topics that capture my interest. I'm an avid researcher, volunteer with Girl Museum (www.girlmuseum.org), and currently work in higher education. I also produce GirlSpeak, a podcast series on girls' history, art, and culture. I love to travel, game, cook, and play with my dogs.
My current research interests include the hidden history of women in gaming and museum objects.