The Forgotten Archives
The “Matildas” in history…
The Matilda effect refers to the minimization or erasure of women scientists’ contributions in favor of their male colleagues. From Rosalind Franklin to Lise Meitner, The Forgotten Archives highlights these paths and restores their contributions.
Recent articles:
Alice Ball: the chemist who conquered leprosy at 23
Discover how an African American scientist revolutionized leprosy treatment with the “Ball Method”.
Forgotten heroines: the injustice fiction repairs
From literature to cinema, the Matilda effect finds a powerful counterpoint that rehabilitates inspiring pioneers.
The “Ball Method”: how Alice Ball revolutionized medicine
A clear overview of the discovery, its reception, and its public health impact.
Cinema & History: rehabilitating forgotten female figures
Fiction works like “Hidden Figures” help change the memorial narrative.
“The Forgotten of Science”: synthesis and denunciation of the Matilda effect
A reference work for understanding mechanisms of systemic invisibilization.
Additional content:
Matilda timeline
Browse major discoveries and inventions by women scientists.
Film list related to the Matildas
A selection of works exploring scientists’ journeys and struggles.
ARTE documentary “Aux armes, citoyennes”
Discover an excerpt and key points about the film’s contribution to public history.
Excerpt from the book “The Forgotten of Science”
A few annotated pages to make you want to go further.