Goddesschess

"Despite the documented evidence of chess historian H.J.R. Murray, I have always thought that chess was invented by a goddess." George Koltanowski, from Women in Chess, Players of the Modern Game

About Me

Jan: I'm one of the founders of Goddesschess, which went online May 6, 1999. I earned an under-graduate degree in history and economics going to college part-time nights, weekends and summer school while working full-time, and went on to earn a post-graduate degree (J.D.) I love the challenge of research, and spend my spare time reading and writing about my favorite subjects, travelling and working in my gardens. My family and my friends are most important in my life. For the second half of my life, I'm focusing on "doable" things to help local chess initiatives, starting in my own home town. And I'm experiencing a sort of personal "Renaissance" that is leaving me rather breathless...

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New Theory About the Location of Queen Nefertiti's Tomb

Nepalize Women Fear Loss of Rights Under Proposed Constitution

Water Wars: Coming to a Country Near You (Or Maybe Your Country)

Human Sacrifice Alive and Well in - Nepal

130,000 Year Old Neanderthal Eagle Talon Necklace

The Mystery of the Kitora Tomb

Drought Stricken Farmers Turn to Water Witchers

Ride, Ride, Ride, Hitching a Ride...

Celtic Prince - or Princess? Fantastic Chariot Burial in France

Pandyas - Roman Ancient Trade

Chess Camp in Sheboygan

Mystery Group Forms to Track Down Looted Antiquities

It's Settled (For Now)! Modern Man Left Africa Through Egypt

NM Rachel Ulrich Wins WIM Norm at Chicago Open

Milwaukee Summer Challenge IV: June 13 - 14, 2015

One Day Chess Camp in Sheboygan, WI with NMs Rachel Ulrich and Richard Martin !!!

Split Between Domesticated Dogs and Wolves Much Earlier Than Previously Thought

Native American Gaming Pieces and "Dice" Shed Light on Promentory Culture in Utah

Floral Offerings in Ancient Graves