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One from the archive: March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the role of women throughout the ages. It’s also a chance to reflect on the obstacles women have faced. During Colonial times, that included proving that they weren’t witches.

As University of Massachusetts Lowell scholar Bridget M. Marshall explained in her 2019 article about 17th-century New England, “When women stepped outside their prescribed roles, they became targets” for the authorities. “Too much wealth might reflect sinful gains. Too little money demonstrated bad character. Too many children could indicate a deal with a devil.”

Emily Schwartz Greco

Philanthropy + Nonprofits Editor

An early 20th-century NAACP map showing lynchings between 1909 and 1918. The maps were sent to politicians and newspapers in an effort to spur legislation protecting Black Americans. Library of Congress

How Black cartographers put racism on the map of America

Derek H. Alderman, University of Tennessee; Joshua F.J. Inwood, Penn State

Mapping is one way African Americans fight for equality and help each other navigate a racially hostile landscape.

A vase from ancient Greek civilization depicts Apollo consulting the oracle of Delphi. G. Dagli Orti/DeAgostini Collection via Getty Images

An ancient Greek approach to risk and the lessons it can offer the modern world

Joshua P. Nudell, Westminster College

The pandemic has made many of us acutely aware of the daily risks we need to take. The ancient Greeks often did not leave risky choices up to individuals alone.