In the 17th century, the southwest region of Africa now known as Angola stood divided. It would take years -- and the influence of one remarkable woman -- to unite it.

A former news reporter has developed an algorithm to help solve murders — but will law enforcement use it?

Mary Stanley was one of the NYPD's first female police officers — and one of its most badass.

In spite or perhaps because of the value placed on chastity, the Victorians took flirting to a new level of crazy.

The ceramic garden gnomes we see today have a very human — and very solemn — past.

Sherri Finkbine's story is an apt reminder of the hurdles that women have had to cross in order to assert control over their own bodies.

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”

One of the few women in Ancient Greek academe, Hypatia of Alexandria was a true sight to behold. And she was killed because of it.

Forget Rockefeller and Gates — 14th century Malian emperor Mansa Musa is likely the richest person ever.

If you thought the Salem witch trials were bad, wait until you learn about what went down in Spain.

In the 1990s, hundreds of families in rural England reported that "phantom" social workers had abducted their children. As it turns out, the truth is worse than the urban legend.