Amanda Foreman

Victoria Bateman’s Economica is essential reading for women’s history & economic justice. She reveals how women like Ann Askew & Priscilla Wakefield shaped economies—despite history hiding their impact. Economies thrive when women have freedom. https://t.co/Nca6Nvl99X

"Our Science, Ourselves" by @ChristaKuljian spotlights 7 trailblazing women who shattered sexism in Boston’s science scene (1970s–90s). Their activism and scholarship exposed bias, reshaped feminist science studies, and remind us: equity in science must be defended and advanced.

#Memorial Day began as “Decoration Day,” led by women honoring Civil War dead by decorating graves—a powerful act of remembrance and activism. As we enjoy the long weekend, let’s reflect on the generations who shaped this day —and the ongoing work of honoring all who have served. https://t.co/VoVvoX8jtQ

#HistoricallySpeaking, the weekend is far from a modern invention—from the ancient Jewish Sabbath to the informal “Saint Monday” of 18th-century workers, and finally to Henry Ford’s five-day workweek in 1926, the right to rest has always been contested. https://t.co/hoc7uqGBmA https://t.co/kxzfH9bU8W

An 800-yr-old Andean mummy has revealed rare facial tattoos leaving archaeologists puzzled about her origins and the meaning behind them. #HistoricallySpeaking, tattooing has served as a powerful form of identity and ritual across cultures for millennia. https://t.co/8aqiTU57jQ

Even today, men publish nearly 4x as many history journal articles as women, and women’s work is often limited to “women’s and gender” topics. My upcoming book, "A World Made By Women," brings overlooked stories to light. Coming soon! #WorldMadeByWomen #UpcomingBook2026 https://t.co/I51JSvpKZj

Women make up half the population but just 0.5% of recorded history - their stories were written out as societies became more male-dominated. Even remembered women, like Cleopatra, are often reduced to stereotypes. It’s time to reclaim these lost voices. #WorldMadeByWomen https://t.co/Cj5HMFAzCs

Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) was the only American & 1 of just 3 women to exhibit with the French Impressionists. She redefined art by portraying women as active, thoughtful subjects & championed women’s rights beyond the canvas. Her legacy: art that insists women’s lives matter. https://t.co/gjmw0agLVz

As we celebrate #JaneAusten250, Lucy Worsley reminds us that Austen’s world-where women’s security depended on marriage-still resonates. Two centuries on, economic inequality continues to shape women’s choices. The struggle for equality is far from over. https://t.co/C40ECaZn46

#Fulvia: Rome’s most famous forgotten woman-Caesar’s relative, Augustus’s mother-in-law, Cleopatra’s rival, and the first woman on a Roman coin. @JLDraycott new biography reveals how Fulvia defied the patriarchy to shape history. #WomenInHistory #AncientRome #WorldMadeByWomen

At the heart of @SpeakEasy_House 2025 Gala was the transformative power of storytelling to unite and uplift. Grateful for every moment, every voice, and every friend who made this evening unforgettable. Here’s to the stories we share and the future we are building together. https://t.co/Et23MilW7Q

The Untold Story of How Israel Failed on October 7 by Jonathan Foreman, author of the All Parliamentary Report on October 7. https://t.co/XOQeVNvZB7 via @commentary

The Untold Story of How Israel Failed on October 7 https://t.co/XOQeVNvZB7 via @commentary

Remembering Elsa Honig Fine (1930–2025), a pioneering art historian whose scholarship and advocacy advanced recognition of Black & women artists. Her work challenged traditional art history and expanded the canon, inspiring future generations. https://t.co/TenFLUw35R

How to evade taxes in Ancient Rome? Researchers just deciphered a 1,900-year-old papyrus with tax fraud, forged docs, and shady characters—proof that even in antiquity, paperwork was killer and the taxman relentless! https://t.co/Xhl9MYj3vy

Women have shaped space history—from Valentina Tereshkova’s 1963 solo orbit to Blue Origin’s all-women crew today. Pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Peggy Whitson broke barriers. Their legacies fuel the next giant leap. #WomenInSTEM #WorldMadeByWomen https://t.co/MbbCJPclVW