Beyond the Myth: Restoring Women's Stories to the Center of History
"Welcome to my research portfolio. The essays below represent my academic focus on women's socio-political history and narrative interpretation. By analyzing primary sources, material culture, and historical bias, these pieces deconstruct the complex legacies of three pioneering women: a sovereign defender, a philanthropic founder, and a mathematical trailblazer."
From Seductress to Sovereign: Changing Perceptions of Cleopatra VII
An honors research paper exploring how classical Roman propaganda and gender bias distorted the historical legacy of Egypt's last reigning monarch, contrasted against modern archaeological findings.
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Eliza Hamilton: The Extraordinary Life and Times of a Philanthropic Pioneer
A comprehensive critical biography and book analysis exploring the intersection of early American narrative history and women's social reform. This paper highlights Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's foundational leadership as an archivist of the early republic and a pioneering director of institutional philanthropy.
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Katherine Johnson: An Unseen Figure Who Changed History
An analytical research paper and biographical study exploring the intersection of the Cold War Space Race and the Civil Rights Movement. This piece examines the vital mathematical contributions of Katherine Johnson to the Apollo 11 and John Glenn missions, highlighting her resilience in breaking down deeply embedded racial and gender barriers at NASA.
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