Working moms have been a thing since ancient times … While it might seem like women have only been balancing full-time jobs and motherhood for a short time -- since the 1960s maybe? -- scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that women in ancient times were also juggling work and family. It seems that women living 7,000 years ago had upper bodies as strong as elite athletes today because they were working hard, spending their days farming, all while trying to keep the kids fed and safe.