Fun Fact File: Women in History

Pioneer women had to be brave while traveling to the American frontier. But they also had to use the bathroom on their way! In this addition to our popular series, readers look closely at a woman’s place in historical societies through silly, surprising and super-interesting facts, such as how women on a wagon train managed to get some privacy and how famous female rulers like Cleopatra reigned over vast empires. Including duties, favorite pastimes, and attire, the main content establishes the important role women had in each time period and connects it to modern times with a bit of fun. • Introduces significant women from several time periods through their most exciting biographical information • Presents the narrative of women’s struggle between legal dependence and independence throughout history • Emphasizes facts about various lifestyles for readers to relate to their own lives