Monthly Archives: August 2019
A World of Wonders Revealed
Empress Theodora Porphyrogenita (980-August 31, 1056) was the youngest daughter of Emperor Constantine VII (960-1028) and Empress Helena of Byzantium. She was “born in purple”, referring to babies born while their parents reigned. Her elder sisters were Eudokia, who became … Continue reading
“As there are no precedents for women to enter the Imperial University, this is a serious incident that must be discussed thoroughly”
On August 16, 1913, Tōhoku Imperial University (now known as Tōhoku University) became the first Japanese university to admit female students. The university allowed four women to take the entrance examinations at its discretion. The Ministry of Education sent a … Continue reading
Selena M Moon 