In 19th-century Britain and North America, women were regarded as the ‘weaker sex’. Their ability to bear children gave rise to a feminine ideal based on marriage and motherhood, while their ...

In the 18th Century, English common law gave a ... in England and America until the late 19th century. Many feminists claim violence against women is the result of a deeply entrenched patriarchal ...

Here are some of the overlooked British women whose research changed the world. Astronomer Born in: Jedburgh, Scotland Somerville was named the 19th Century's "queen of science" after her death.

Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.” ...