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Celebrating admirable women and girls (historical & contemporary). Their courage, resilience, perseverance, triumphs. Highlighting "firsts." Raising awareness of injustices and our struggles, obstacles, erasure, and more. #WomenInSTEM & in everything else!
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Who was America's first self-made female millionaire?

Entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, born #OTD in 1867. She built an empire with a line of beauty & hair care products for Black women. Known for her philanthropy & activism, she supported #civilrights causes & was a patron of the arts.
Absolutely stunning black-and-white photograph/portrait of Madam C. J. Walker by Addison N. Scurlock, 1914. She is seated, with her head turned slightly towards the viewer's lower right, and her gaze directed in the same direction. Her smooth, ear-length hair is parted in the middle and tucked under. She is wearing drop earrings and a necklace. She's wearing a light-colored blouse.
December 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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#OTD in 1815, Jane Austen's 𝘌𝘮𝘮𝘢--a novel about youthful hubris and romantic misunderstandings--was first published. #literature #litsky #booksky
A composite image divided into two side-by-side panels featuring Jane Austen and her novel Emma. On the left: A historical black-and-white engraving portrait of Jane Austen, showing a young woman seated in an oval frame, facing forward with a calm expression. She has curly hair tucked under a frilled white bonnet or mob cap, wearing a high-necked Regency-era white dress with puffed sleeves and ruffled collar, her arms crossed in her lap against a plain shaded background.On the right: A modern teal book cover for Emma by Jane Austen, with ornate white floral and vine decorations framing the design. The title "EMMA" appears in large bold pink serif letters at the top, and "Jane Austen" in smaller white cursive at the bottom. Centered is a stylized illustration of a woman seen from behind, wearing a long dark blue Regency gown with a white sash, holding a white parasol with blue accents over her shoulder, casting a subtle shadow.
December 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Organic chemist Anna Jane Harrison was born #OTD in 1912.

She was the first female president of the American Chemical Society. A professor of #chemistry at Mount Holyoke College for nearly 40 years, she was active nationally and internationally as a supporter of #WomenInScience. #WomenInSTEM 🧪
From the Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections. A black-and-white, head-and-shoulders studio portrait of Anna Jane Harrison, an American organic chemist and educator. She has short, light-colored hair styled in waves and is smiling warmly, facing the camera. She is wearing a dark, patterned dress or top with a high, round neckline. The background is a plain, neutral gradient.
December 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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#OTD in 1919, Alice H. Parker received a US patent for her innovative gas-powered central heating furnace design. Her invention was a precursor to today's forced-air central heating. #inventor
Left Side: A black-and-white studio portrait of Alice H. Parker, wearing a dark top and a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant. Right Side: A technical line drawing of a heating furnace system, labeled with "A. H. PARKER," "HEATING FURNACE," and the patent number 1,325,905, which was granted on December 23, 1919. The diagram illustrates the internal components, including multiple burner units, a heat exchanger, air ducts, and controls for regulating heat flow. The patent revolutionized home heating by proposing the use of natural gas and zone control for heat distribution, concepts that laid the groundwork for modern central heating systems.
December 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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English novelist & poet George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) died #OTD in 1880.

Her Victorian-era works are known for their realism, sense of place & detailed depiction of the countryside. 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 has been described as one of the greatest novels in the English language. #literature #litsky #booksky
A composite image divided into two equal halves, side by side, within a thin dark border. On the left: A delicate watercolor portrait of George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans), depicted from the chest up. She has wavy brown hair parted in the center and cascading over her shoulders. Her face is pale and thoughtful, with large, expressive blue-gray eyes gazing directly at the viewer. She wears a light blue Victorian blouse with a high lace collar and a small gold brooch at the throat. The background is a soft, neutral wash. On the right: The cover of the novel "Middlemarch" by George Eliot. At the top, bold white text on a black background reads "Middlemarch" in large serif font, with "George Eliot" in smaller text below it. Beneath this header is a serene watercolor illustration of a picturesque English provincial town scene: a stone arch bridge with three arches spans a calm river or canal in the foreground. Traditional 19th-century houses with tiled roofs line the water's edge, and a larger white building with multiple windows stands prominently on the far bank. Trees and foliage frame the scene, and a few birds fly in a cloudy sky, evoking a peaceful rural atmosphere.
December 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘢𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘵 began in 1893 as an illustrated letter to cheer up a sick child. Once developed into the full story, it was rejected by multiple publishing houses. So, Potter self-published the first 250 copies in 1901. 🐰
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Beatrix Potter--English writer, illustrator, natural scientist--died #OTD in 1943.

With >250 million copies sold, she is one of the best-selling authors of all time. Her most famous book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘢𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘵, remains one of the best-selling books in history. #booksky #literature #litsky
Left: a black-and-white photograph of Beatrix Potter standing outdoors in a long Edwardian coat and high-necked blouse, holding a wide-brimmed hat and gazing calmly at the camera beside an ivy-covered cottage window. Right: the original dark-green cover of her privately printed first edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901), featuring Peter in his little blue jacket and the words “BY BEATRIX POTTER – F. WARNE & Cº”. Together they capture the quiet, determined woman who turned rejection by publishers into a self-published phenomenon that launched one of the best-selling children’s series of all time.
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Women's rights advocate Lucy Burns died #OTD in 1966.

Burns founded the National Women’s Party with Alice Paul. An activist in the US & UK, she joined the militant suffragettes. She played a key role advocating for the 19th Amendment that granted American women the right to vote. #history #suffrage
A vintage black-and-white photograph, taken in a studio with a dark, draped backdrop, shows American suffragist Lucy Burns in a half-portrait, seated and facing the camera directly. She appears to be a young woman, perhaps in her mid-20s to 30s, with a somewhat serious or determined expression. Her dark hair is styled in a voluminous bun atop her head. She is wearing a dark-colored dress or jacket with a dark scarf or tie. A long, multi-strand necklace hangs around her neck.
December 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Beatrix Potter--English writer, illustrator, natural scientist--died #OTD in 1943.

With >250 million copies sold, she is one of the best-selling authors of all time. Her most famous book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘢𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘵, remains one of the best-selling books in history. #booksky #literature #litsky
Left: a black-and-white photograph of Beatrix Potter standing outdoors in a long Edwardian coat and high-necked blouse, holding a wide-brimmed hat and gazing calmly at the camera beside an ivy-covered cottage window. Right: the original dark-green cover of her privately printed first edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901), featuring Peter in his little blue jacket and the words “BY BEATRIX POTTER – F. WARNE & Cº”. Together they capture the quiet, determined woman who turned rejection by publishers into a self-published phenomenon that launched one of the best-selling children’s series of all time.
December 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Florence "Flo-Jo" Joyner was born #OTD in 1959--and is considered the fastest woman of all time.

To date, her 1988 200m World and Olympic record (21.34) & 100m World record (10.49) still stand. #Olympic Gold Medalist (x3).

#WomenInSport #champion #legend
Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo) with arms thrown high in celebration, wearing red and white with bib number 568. Her long dark hair streams behind her, legs powerfully extended, against a backdrop of a packed stadium crowd and bright yellow flowers along the track. Sports Illustrated magazine cover from July 25, 1988, featuring Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo) crossing the finish line in the U.S. Olympic Trials. She wears a blue one-legged running suit and white shorts, bib number 371, arms triumphantly raised with one finger pointing skyward, long hair flowing behind her. Bold yellow headline reads “FASTEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD,” with text “Florence Griffith Joyner SMASHES THE 100-METER RECORD.
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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#OTD in 1991, acclaimed violinist Hilary Hahn made her major orchestral debut with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝟣𝟤!

A 3-time Grammy Award winner, Hahn has been praised as "the world's greatest living violinist" by critics for her flawless technique and innovative repertoire. #music
A black-and-white photograph of a young Hilary Hahn, with her dark hair tied back in a ponytail. She is focused on playing a violin held under her chin, her expression serious and concentrated and with a faint smile. An adult's forearm/hand—likely her teacher's—is visible touching her left arm (the one holding the violin). The image seemingly captures a tender moment of mentorship in a softly lit indoor setting. A color portrait of violinist Hilary Hahn as an adult, with shoulder-length wavy light-colored hair and a warm, subtle smile directed toward the camera. She holds her polished wooden violin resting against her shoulder and chest, wearing a black button-up shirt. The background features blurred vertical wooden panels in warm tones, creating a modern, elegant, and softly lit indoor atmosphere that highlights her poised and confident presence.
December 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Who was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate?

Arkansas Senator Hattie Ophelia Caraway.

Caraway first assumed her husband's Senate seat after his death in 1931. Most thought she would step aside at election time. She didn't. She ran & was elected. She died #OTD in 1950. #history #UShistory
A split historical photograph of Hattie Caraway, the first woman elected to the United States Senate. On the left, a sepia-toned portrait from the early 20th century shows a younger Hattie Caraway seated elegantly in a formal studio setting, wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved lace gown with intricate embroidery, a rose at the waist, and her hair styled in soft waves. On the right, a black-and-white image from 1943 depicts an older Hattie Caraway in judicial-style black robes, standing solemnly while holding a gavel in her right hand, with Senate desk bells and papers visible in front of her, set against ornate wall paneling. The contrasting images highlight her transformation from a poised society woman to a trailblazing U.S. Senator.
December 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Sacagawea played an indispensable role as interpreter, guide & diplomat for the Lewis & Clark Expedition (1804–1806). A teenage Lemhi Shoshone mother (w/her son her back), she helped navigate 1000s of miles from N. Dakota to the Pacific Ocean & back. #NativeAmerican #history

She died #OTD in 1812.
Explorer Sacagawea in profile, gazing steadfastly into the distance. She wears traditional attire: a long brown dress and a heavy brown blanket draped over her shoulders. Her dark hair is pulled back neatly, and she has large circular earrings and a red accent at her neck. On her back, secured by the blanket, is her infant son Jean Baptiste, peacefully asleep with his head resting against her shoulder. The background features a dramatic landscape of rolling green hills, distant blue mountains, and a cloudy sky with soft light breaking through. The overall mood is one of strength, resilience, and quiet determination.
December 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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#OTD in 1933, Helen Richey & Frances Harrell Marsalis took off in their Curtiss Thrush monoplane 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭--& landed 9 days, 21 hours & 42 minutes later--refueling 80+ times in mid-air. 😮

This set a new women’s endurance record & was the 3rd-longest endurance flight ever at the time. #aviation
Black-and-white 1933 photo: Frances Harrell Marsalis (left) and Helen Richey (right) stand proudly in front of their Curtiss Thrush monoplane “OUTDOOR GIRL,” featuring the sponsor’s silhouette logo. Both wear 1930s coats, scarves, gloves, and tilted berets. Pure #aviation history. Black-and-white 1933 aerial photograph: the Curtiss Thrush monoplane “OUTDOOR GIRL.” One of the pilots (Helen Richey or Frances Harrell Marsalis) stands fully outside through the open overhead hatch, perched on the fuselage behind the cockpit, arm raised triumphantly as they circle during their record-breaking 237-hour endurance flight. Pure Golden Age aviation daring.
December 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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The "Queen Mother of American Tennis," Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman was born #OTD in 1886.

She dominated US women's tennis before WWI, winning 45 titles (+2 Olympic gold & 1 Wimbledon). She founded the Wightman Cup (UK/US competition, 1923-1989) to generate international interest in women's #tennis.
Left: A sepia-toned photograph of Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman from the early 20th century. She stands outdoors on a tennis court or grassy area, smiling confidently at the camera. She wears traditional Edwardian tennis attire: a long-sleeved white blouse with a high collar, a wide belt cinching her waist, a long white skirt, and a dark headband holding back her short dark hair. A large trophy cup sits on a table beside her. Right: A black-and-white action photograph of Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman mid-serve/shot during a tennis match in the 1910s or 1920s. She is captured in dynamic motion, leaping slightly off the ground with her right arm raised high overhead holding a wooden racket poised to strike the ball. She wears classic early women's tennis clothing: a long-sleeved white blouse, a long pleated white skirt that flares with movement, white stockings, tennis shoes, and a wide-brimmed hat. Spectators in period attire watch from the background stands.
December 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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The fabulous Cicely Tyson was born #OTD in 1924.

Her career spanned more than 6 decades & her awards included 3 Primetime Emmys, 4 Black Reel Awards, a SAG Award, a Tony, an honorary Academy Award & a Peabody Award. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. #legend
A striking black-and-white portrait of Cicely Tyson, with a shoulder-length bob and bangs. She gazes slightly off-camera with a calm, poised, and knowing expression. She wears a high-collared, structured garment and a delicate necklace, dramatically lit against a dark gradient background that emphasizes her dignified presence.
December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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First woman to receive an academic PhD?

Elena Cornaro Piscopia, doctorate in #Philosophy, University of Padua (Italy) on 25 June 1678.

She originally applied for a doctorate in Theology. Church authorities refused as women were not permitted to teach or preach #theology. #education #highered
A formal 17th-century oil portrait of Elena Piscopia seated in a high-backed red chair against a dark background. She has curly dark hair, pale skin, and wears a black dress with lace-trimmed sleeves and a striped fur-lined shawl draped over her shoulders. Her right hand rests near an armillary sphere (a skeletal model of the celestial spheres) on a table beside her, while her left hand rest on a book. The mood is serene and dignified, with dramatic lighting highlighting her face and attire. Piscopia's graduation ceremony is depicted in the Cornaro Window, installed in 1906 in the West Wing of the Thompson Memorial Library at Vassar College. A vibrant Gothic-style stained glass window depicting Piscopia as the central figure, seated majestically on an ornate throne in flowing robes. She is surrounded by numerous people in elaborate period clothing, some kneeling or presenting gifts, arranged in multiple panels and tiers. The composition is rich with deep blues, reds, golds, and intricate architectural details like columns and drapery, topped by smaller panels of saints or angels in arched lancets.
December 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Louise Blanchard Bethune was the first-known female professional #architect in the US. She died #OTD in 1913.

She worked primarily in Buffalo, NY, and partnered with her husband at Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs. #NYhistory #architecture

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Framed sepia-toned portrait of Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first professional female architect in the United States. Taken around the late 19th century, she gazes just past the camera with a serious and confident expression. Her light-colored hair is neatly curled and pulled back, and she wears a high-necked Victorian blouse with intricate lace detailing and a row of buttons down the front. Historic black-and-white photograph of the Lafayette Hotel in Buffalo, New York—an elegant seven-story building designed by Louise Blanchard Bethune. The grand corner structure features ornate cornices, arched windows, and decorative balconies. A large “LAFAYETTE HOTEL” sign crowns the roof. Horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles line the cobblestone street, with pedestrians and street lamps visible in the foreground
December 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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French mathematician & physicist Émilie du Châtelet was born #OTD in 1706. #WomenInSTEM

Her magnum opus, 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 (𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴, 1740) covered the principles of knowledge, the existence of God, hypotheses, space, time, matter, the forces of nature & more. #physics
18th-century oil portrait of French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher Émilie du Châtelet. She rests her chin thoughtfully on one hand while holding a golden compass over an open book. An armillary sphere sits behind her right shoulder. Dressed in a luxurious blue silk gown with lace sleeves and a large bow at the chest, her powdered hair is elegantly styled. Painted by Marianne Loir circa 1745–1749, the portrait captures the brilliance of the woman who translated and expanded Newton’s Principia Mathematica and became one of the Enlightenment’s leading scientific minds.
December 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Physician & suffragist Elizabeth Anderson died #OTD in 1917.

She was the:
* First woman to qualify in the #UK as a physician & surgeon & first MD in France
* Co-founder of the first hospital staffed by women
* First dean of a British medical school
* First female mayor in the UK

#WomenInSTEM
Gorgeous black-and-white Victorian-era portrait photograph of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first woman to qualify as a physician and surgeon in Britain. She is seated facing the camera with a calm, determined expression, her dark hair neatly parted and pulled back. She wears a dark velvet dress with intricate lace ruffles at the throat and a star/cross-shaped pendant necklace. The formal studio backdrop is plain and softly textured.
December 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Educator & abolitionist Myrtilla Miner died #OTD in 1864.

In 1851--when slavery was still legal in the US--she opened the Normal School for Colored Girls in Washington, D.C. It grew into the University of the District of Columbia, the only public university in DC. #history #blackhistory #education
A 19th-century engraved portrait of Myrtilla Miner, a white woman with a serious and determined expression. She has center-parted dark hair that falls in loose ringlet curls over her shoulders. She wears a high-necked dark dress with a row of small buttons down the front and a brooch pinned at the throat. The oval-framed image is rendered in fine detail typical of mid-1800s engravings, signed "J.A.J. Wilcox, Boston" in the lower right corner, against a plain shaded background. A black-and-white historical photograph of the Miner Normal School (later known as Miner Teachers College) in Washington, D.C. The three-story brick building features a symmetrical classical facade with a central projecting section, tall narrow windows, decorative cornices, and a pediment above the main entrance. Wide stone steps lead up a grassy hill to the double-doored entrance, flanked by two smaller side staircases. A few people are visible near the top of the steps, and trees frame the scene on both sides. The overall atmosphere is formal and institutional, capturing the school in its early years.
December 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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#OTD in 1961, AP names Wilma Rudolph Female Athlete of the Year for the 2nd consecutive year

Rudolph overcame childhood polio to become the fastest woman runner in the world; first American woman to win 3 track/field gold medals in a single Olympiad, Rome 1960.

#WomenInSport #champion #inspiration
Black-and-white photograph of Wilma Rudolph crossing the finish line to win the women’s 4×100 m relay gold for the United States at the 1960 Rome Olympics on September 8, 1960. The 20-year-old Tennessee State Tigerbelle leans forward in full stride, baton raised triumphantly, as she becomes the first American woman to win three track-and-field gold medals in a single Games. The packed Stadio Olimpico blurs behind her in this iconic moment of speed and history. Smiling portrait of Wilma Rudolph proudly holding up 2 of her 3 gold medals with the 3rd medal worn like a necklace. All 3 from the 1960 Rome Olympics—won in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4×100 m relay.
December 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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British polar explorer Maria Leijerstam is the first person in the world to reach the South Pole by cycling from the edge of the Antarctic continent.

She set off on her world-record-setting White Ice Cycle expedition #OTD in 2013. She rode a custom-built recumbent trike. #adventure #cycling #trek
Split image. Left — Maria Leijerstam crouching and smiling in red polar gear on the Antarctic ice. Red headband and sunglasses on her forehead. Right — Leijerstam seated on her custom recumbent fat-tire tricycle loaded with gear, riding across the vast white expanse.
December 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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English writer Jane Austen was born #OTD in 1775.

"As beloved as Shakespeare," her works include 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 (1811), 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘦 (1813), 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬 (1814) & 𝘌𝘮𝘮𝘢 (1816).

#booksky #litsky #literature
A split-image graphic divided into two panels on a teal background. Left panel: A classic Regency-era portrait of Jane Austen as a young woman, seated and gazing to the side with a calm, thoughtful expression. She wears a light blue empire-waist gown with short puffed sleeves, a sheer white ruffled chemise underneath, and a white mob cap with delicate lace trim covering her dark curly hair. She holds a small brown book in her lap, with one arm resting on the arm of her chair. The background is a soft green drapery. Right panel: A modern book cover for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. At the top, large white capital letters read "JANE AUSTEN." Below is a romantic oil painting of a young woman in early 19th-century attire—dark upswept hair adorned with pearls, a low-cut off-the-shoulder white gown with sheer sleeves, and a gold necklace—gazing softly to the side against a misty gray-green background. The title Pride and Prejudice appears in elegant white cursive script, followed by smaller text: "A Novel. In Three Volumes." and "By the author of Sense and Sensibility."
December 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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The first-ever #sciencefiction story written by a woman?

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 by Margaret Cavendish, 1666, a satirical utopian fiction set in a parallel world with fantastical tech, hybrid animal-people, and different natural laws. Cavendish died #OTD in 1673.

#scifi #booksky #literature #litsky
Two-panel image. Left: an 18th-century oil portrait of Margaret Cavendish in an extravagant red-and-white gown with gold embroidery, lace sleeves, and fur trim, standing gracefully beside a table with a red cloth. Right: the reprint 1668 title page of her book The Description of a New World, Called The Blazing-World, printed in ornate period type, proclaiming it “Written By the Thrice Noble, Illustrious, and Excellent Princesse, the Duchess of Newcastle.” Together they represent the bold, eccentric 17th-century aristocrat who published the world’s first science-fiction novel under her own name.
December 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have."

Remembering Margaret Mead, who was born #OTD in 1901. She was one of the most important cultural anthropologists in history.

www.history.com/articles/mar... #WomenInSTEM #quote
Split graphic. Right: black-and-white portrait of anthropologist Margaret Mead (short wavy hair, round glasses, thoughtful expression, wearing a dark top and necklace) on the right. Left: a light blue box with the quote in bold black text: “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” — Margaret Mead.
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM