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Historically Woman

Illuminating women's stories from across history.

  • By Holly
  • Based in United Kingdom
  • Roughly nine posts per year
  • First post on

Posts per year

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Posts per year
Year starting Posts
2023 10
2024 4

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Most recent posts

Maryam Khatoon Molkara – A Fatwa to Live
It is well known today that Iran is one of the most dangerous countries for LGBTQ+ people. However, thanks to the actions and determination of one woman, Maryam Khatoon Molkara, Iran now carries out more …
On , by historicallywoman, 51 words
Celebrating Dalit Women
Dalit, from the Sanskrit दलित, meaning ‘broken’ or ‘scattered’ is the lowest stratum of the Indian caste system. Otherwise referred to as ‘untouchables’, its people exist outside the traditional hierarchy. Dalit women are said to …
On , by historicallywoman, 46 words
Lesbianism in Medieval Arabia: ‘The Encyclopedia of Pleasure’
Lesbianism was discussed in medieval Arabic writings as far back as the 9th century. One text even tells the tale of the so-called first lesbian couple and how their love was so great that it …
On , by historicallywoman, 46 words