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“The Woman I Love”: The Underlying Motives For King Edward Viii’S Abdication, Sarah Gimble
“The Woman I Love”: The Underlying Motives For King Edward Viii’S Abdication, Sarah Gimble
Young Historians Conference
The human tendency to over-romanticize stories heard about politicians reflects our simple desire to cling to a ray of hope in a world where news is not always satisfying. This was the case with the supposed love story surrounding King Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson, and the King's subsequent abdication. A closer inspection reveals that the King's "love" for a married woman and his willingness to abdicate were no more than an escape from the life he never wanted. This paper will explore King Edward VIII's political and personal motives for quitting the job he was destined to perform.
Women Of The Scientific Revolution: The Forgotten Scholars, Sema Hasan
Women Of The Scientific Revolution: The Forgotten Scholars, Sema Hasan
Young Historians Conference
Many people today are familiar with the achievements of famous scientists such as Galileo or Newton, but little is known about the scientific contributions that were made by women. Throughout history the world of academia was dominated by men, but it was during the Scientific Revolution that opportunity arose for women to participate in the sciences. In a time when women faced prejudice and skepticism, some managed to break away from the set expectations and enter into a career of their own. This paper offers a look into the lives of women scientists who have been dis-remembered by history.