New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Princess Margaret

In my latest article for the Canadian Encyclopedia, I discuss the life and legacy of Princess Margaret including her tours of Canada and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Princess Anne (HRH The Princess Royal)

My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Princess Anne (HRH The Princess Royal) with a focus on her Canadian charitable work and patronages, official and working visits to Canada and her participation in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

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Fall 2022 Course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Women in Power

My course about the history of Women in Power from the Classical World to the 21st Century will be offered in class at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies on Tuesday afternoons in Fall 2022 from October 11 to November 29.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Powerful women have presented themselves as warrior queens, rulers by divine right, wives and mothers and, most recently, as elected officials. We’ll examine the most significant female political figures in history, including Boadicea, Queen Isabella, Queen Elizabeth I, Indira Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher and Hillary Clinton. Through lively lectures and discussions, you’ll learn the story of women in political life. Why are women still underrepresented in political life? Join Carolyn Harris for a fascinating look at the often-neglected place of women in power from Cleopatra to Angela Merkel.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Survey changing attitudes toward women and political power throughout history.
  • Explore how female leaders have presented themselves to the public.
  • Understand how powerful women are portrayed in popular culture and the media.
  • Compare the experiences of female leaders around the world.
  • See how the history of women in power influences female political leadership today.

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New Book Chapter: Royal Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II

A Resilient Crown: Canada’s Monarchy at the Platinum Jubilee, edited by D. Michael Jackson and Christopher McCreery (Toronto: Dundurn Press, 2022) is now available for purchase. This book of essays about the Crown in Canada over the past seventy years includes a chapter that I wrote about Royal Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

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New University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Curiosity Blog Article: 4 Powerful Women in History You’ve Never Heard Of

My blog post on the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Curiosity blog is about powerful women in history who are lesser known today. I will be teaching a Fall 2022 course about the history of Women in Power at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

Click here to read “4 Powerful Women in History You’ve Never Heard Of” on the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Curiosity blog.

New Canadian Encyclopedia article: Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee – 1887

My latest article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887 and the 1887 Colonial Conference. These occasions set precedents for future royal jubilees and modern Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings.

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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, 2022

My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 including the celebrations in the United Kingdom, Canada and other Commonwealth countries.

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