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Women and the Crusades

Between the 11th and 16th centuries, the idea of ‘crusading’ was dominant in Europe. Helen J. Nicolson’s new book reminds us that crusading during this time had a much broader implication than trying to capture Jerusalem. Any journeys or expeditions in the name of fulfilling one’s religious responsibilities could be called crusading. What is more important with Women and the Crusades is its meticulous compilation of diverse yet overlooked stories of women participants, giving them their much-needed scholarly attention. Because of this book’s focus on narration and not necessarily on developing a clear thesis, the primary target audience group is experienced history enthusiasts.

Women in Ancient Egypt

Women in ancient Egypt were regarded as the equals of men in every aspect save that of occupation. The man was the head of the household and nation, but women ran the home and contributed to the stability of that nation as artisans, brewers, doctors, musicians, scribes, and many other jobs, sometimes even those involving authority over men.