Elizabeth Blackwell’s name may sound like it belongs in a history book, but her story feels surprisingly modern. As the first woman in the United States to earn a medical degree, Blackwell didn’t just ...
Jan. 23 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1789, Georgetown College was founded in Georgetown, Md., which later would be part of the District of Columbia. In 1845, the U.S. Congress decided that all ...
March is Women's History Month. Each day this month, the Times will offer a Women's History Month moment, featuring a historic event or person. Today's moment offers a glimpse of the life of Elizabeth ...