A nurse is a medical professional who cares for the sick or injured. Though they have had many titles throughout history, skilled and educated caretakers have been documented since antiquity. Many lived in religious orders as nuns or monks... Read more
Doctors are also known as physicians and medical practitioners. Doctors care for the sick and injured, diagnose illnesses, and prescribe treatments. Doctors may specialize in a certain type of medicine, for example, cancer or brain surgery... Read more
Supergirl - just like her cousin, the Man of Steel, Kara Zor-el was sent to earth from the dying planet Krypton. The difference? She arrived as a teenager. The ultimate "new kid," Supergirl must navigate adolescence while also learning to control her super strength, ability to fly, and other superpowers... Read more
Athena or Athene was the Greek goddess of war, reason, and wisdom. Her arena was the "intellectual and civilized side of war and the virtues of justice and skill." In times of peace, she was a goddess of skilled crafts such as weaving. She was the protectress of the city of Athens. In Roman mythology, she went by the name Minerva... Read more
A queen is a female monarch, the counterpart to a king. Today, 26 monarchies rule over more than 40 countries. Foremost modern queens include Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom... Read more
The female form and artwork go hand-in-hand. Since ancient times, women have been the subject of paintings, sculptures, and sketches. Hundreds of famous paintings feature portraits of women. This has not changed with the passage of time. Even today, popular culture such as anime cartoons are often centered around depictions of feminine characters... Read more
Faces are an important part of human society and psychology. A primary function of the face is to convey emotion. Almost universally, a smile denotes pleasure and tears indicate sadness. Recognizing emotion on the faces of others allows us to interact with them in meaningful ways... Read more
The female form has been a popular subject of both cartoons and fine art since time immemorial. By some estimates, the models pictured in some of the galleries Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York City are 85 percent female. This includes classic statues and paintings from ancient Greece, Rome, China, and medieval Europe... Read more
Jessica Rabbit may not be what you'd expect. This cartoon diva is not a rabbit at all. Rather, she is an animated woman, the wife of furry and long-eared comic strip character Roger Rabbit... Read more
Historians agree that Jesus was a real historical figure. According to the Bible, his mother conceived him while still a virgin by means of the holy spirit. Before his birth, she was married to the carpenter Joseph, who raised Jesus as his own son. Mary and Joseph then went on to have at least six other children. Upon his death, Jesus entrusted the care of his mother to the Apostle John. She was present in the upper room at Pentecost 33 C.E. when the first Christians were anointed with the holy spirit... Read more
Pocahontas was the first Disney film based on a real-life story. Pocahontas was born around 1595, the daughter of the Chief Powhatan. But for the children's film, that's where history ends and fiction begins... Read more
Wonder Woman first appeared in DC Comics in 1941. She was made of clay by Hippolyta, or alternatively the daughter of Hippolyta and Zeus. Wonder Woman was raised as an... Read more
Harley Quinn is a female super villain or antihero from the DC Comics Universe. She first appeared in Batman: The Animated Series in 1992. She made her comic book debut the following year... Read more
Basketball may be the only sport to be invented completely in America. It arose at a YMCA in 1891 as an indoor sport to be played on a rainy... Read more
Mothers and daughters are known to share a special bond. Even common words for "mother"... Read more
The teacher may represent the world's oldest profession. Parents and other adults often assume the role of teacher to small children, helping them attain the skills needed for... Read more
Around the world, there are many special occasions that celebrate mothers and motherhood. This custom is not new; days honoring mothers have been observed since ancient times... Read more