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What Is Transcendentalism and How Did It Change America?
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Transcendentalism was a 19th century philosophical movement with adherents like Thoreau, Emerson and Fuller, based on principles of freedom, feminism, abolition and the idea that people had divine truth within them.
Were ancient Egyptians the first feminists?
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The first feminists might've lived in ancient Egypt, where Herodotus documented aspects of gender equality. Did the first feminists live in ancient Egypt?
How do we achieve global gender equity?
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Global gender equity is a major concern in the global community. Learn about global gender equity in this article.
8 Funky Fads of the 1970s
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The '70s saw some funky fads, like mood rings, disco balls, and roller skates. Explore the funkiest on this list of 8 funky fads of the 1970s.
10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria
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The Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from her, but there was a lot more to Queen Victoria than you may know.
'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore
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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.
How Motherhood Works
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What's it like to be a mom today? Read about motherhood past, present and future at HowStuffWorks.
Shea Lotion Basics
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Shea lotion is used for extreme moisturizing. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about shea lotion.
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!
5 Female Scientists You Should Know
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From a centenarian brain expert to a mistress of Voltaire, each of these female scientists has an incredible story. Do you want to meet them?