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Explore the story of Gertrude Bell, sometimes called the female “Lawrence of Arabia."
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Activate your accountLetters from Baghdad
Letters from Baghdad
Letters from Baghdad
Explore the story of Gertrude Bell, an explorer, spy, archaeologist and diplomat.
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A Fandango in the British Press About Bell's White Paper
Gertrude Bell discusses the fandango about her groundbreaking report.
Gertrude Bell discusses the fandango about her groundbreaking report.
The End of the Cairo Conference at the Pyramids
The end of the Cairo Conference of 1921 is held at the Egyptian Pyramids.
The end of the Cairo Conference of 1921 is held at the Egyptian Pyramids.
The Cairo Conference with Churchill, Bell and T.E. Lawrence
Winston Churchill, Gertrude Bell, T.E. Lawrence, and others meet at the Cairo Conference.
Winston Churchill, Gertrude Bell, T.E. Lawrence, and others meet at the Cairo Conference.
Questioning British Occupation in Iraq
Gertrude Bell questions the British occupation of Iraq in 1917.
Gertrude Bell questions the British occupation of Iraq in 1917.
The Outcome of the Paris Peace Conference
Gertrude Bell is apprehensive toward the outcome of the Paris Peace Conference in 1916.
Gertrude Bell is apprehensive toward the outcome of the Paris Peace Conference in 1916.
A Visit to Babylon
Gertrude Bell returns to the archaeological site of Babylon in 1918.
Gertrude Bell returns to the archaeological site of Babylon in 1918.
Gertrude Bell Muses About the River Tigris
In a letters to her parents, Gertrude describes the beauty of the Tigris River at dusk.
In a letters to her parents, Gertrude describes the beauty of the Tigris River at dusk.
Gertrude Bell Meets the Howeitat Tribe
On her journey to Hail in 1914, Gertrude Bell meets the Howeitat Tribe.
On her journey to Hail in 1914, Gertrude Bell meets the Howeitat Tribe.
Gertrude Bell Arrives in Constantinople
Gertrude Bell arrives in Constantinople on May 20, 1914.
Gertrude Bell arrives in Constantinople on May 20, 1914.