Women’s History

A Fresh Look at an Old Tale: My Review of the 2025 ‘Jack the Ripper – What About the Women?’ Exhibit

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A Fresh Look at an Old Tale: My Review of the 2025 ‘Jack the Ripper – What About the Women?’ Exhibit You know, for years, the story of Jack the Ripper has been kind of about him, the shadowy figure. As a matter of fact, his name is the one everyone remembers. So, when I first heard about a new 2025 exhibition titled ‘Jack the Ripper – What About the Women?’, I was, honestly, very curious. So, the question in the title itself is pretty powerful, isn’t it? It, like, completely changes the conversation from the very beginning. Instead of …

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A Genuine Look at the 2025 Women Of Westminster Walking Tour

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A Genuine Look at the 2025 Women Of Westminster Walking Tour So, you find yourself standing in Westminster, and really, just about everywhere you look, it’s pretty much all about kings and those well-known men in suits. That, at the end of the day, is the kind of story London usually tells you, especially when you are around the big government buildings and statues of old generals. But, you know, what about the other half of the people who lived here? I mean, I was sort of curious about that part of the story myself, which often gets a little …

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Stepping Through History: My 2025 Review of the ‘Women of New Orleans’ Walking Tour

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Stepping Through History: My 2025 Review of the ‘Women of New Orleans’ Walking Tour You know, New Orleans is a city that sort of spills its stories onto the sidewalks for everyone to see. I was honestly looking for something a bit different from the usual ghost stories and jazz club recommendations you always hear about. Apparently, a friend mentioned this walk, ‘The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful Women of New Orleans’, and obviously, it sounded really intriguing. It’s pretty much an experience that promised to peel back some layers of the city’s past, focusing just on the incredible …

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Invisible Edinburgh Women’s Tour Review 2025: A Unique Walk

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Invisible Edinburgh Women’s Tour Review 2025: A Unique Walk Okay, so Edinburgh is a city that, you know, just seems to breathe history from every single stone. You’ve almost certainly seen pictures of the castle, the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile, and maybe even a piper or two, right? We kind of thought we knew what to expect from a walking tour here. Basically, we were prepared for dates, grand buildings, and maybe a few ghost stories. The ‘Powerful Women of Edinburgh’ tour by Invisible (Edinburgh), however, is just something else entirely. It’s actually a completely different way to …

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