Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia Covers women of historical interest worldwide, from around 3100 BCE to the modern age, from every walk of life-artists, pirates, scientists, athletes, philanthropists, adventurers, politicians, pacifists, saints, and courtesans, even those famous for just being famous. (c) 2002 For remote access, enter the password found on the remote access document in the Student Portal into the SIGN IN box.