History Site
	Rebecca Graf BellaOnline's History Editor

Betsy Ross - Standing Tall
Betsy Ross is a legend but as with all legends truth and myth become blurred. Learn a little more about this amazing woman who may or may not have sewn the first flag.

Coretta Scott King - First Lady of Civil Rights
Poet Maya Angelou responded to the news of Coretta Scott King’s passing by saying: “It’s a bleak morning for me and for many people . . . .” Thus begins many glowing tributes that will be forthcoming for this great American.

Emma Lazarus - 'Give me your tired'
Ever wonder about the quotation, “Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"? It's from the sonnet "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus.

Great Women Writers
For centuries, writing and philosophy was considered a realm in which women could not compete. These great writers made themselves great literary figures through their masterpieces.

Haunted History - Lizzie Borden
It rocked the state of Massachusetts. It shocked the Nation. To this day, it remains a mystery. The murders of Lizzie Borden’s Mother and Father were horrifically gruesome… But did she commit them?

Rediscovering Sappho
Happy April Fool's Day!

Sarah and Angelina Grimke Abolitionist From Birth
Sarah and Angelina Grimke were pioneers of the antislavery and womens movements in the United States. Spending thier entire lives together they fought against the injustice of slavery and the inequality of women.

The Grimke Sisters Aboltionist From Birth cont.
Sarah and Angelina Grimke despised slavery despite growing up in the south. Fighting a male dominated society these sisters spent their lives fighting inequality and injustice.

Warrior Women of the 19th Century
They may not have been fighting using guns, but these women were fighting none the less. In doing so, their advancements are still helping soldiers (and the rest of us) to this day!

Women in the Visual Arts
Women have had a long history stepping beyond what was considered the norm and producing incredible works of visual art - whether through their paintings, theatrical performances, or dance. This is my humble attempt to pay homage to a few of the greats in honor of Women's History Month.