women’s history

Meet Giulia Tofana, The 17th-Century Professional Poisoner Said To Have Killed 600 Men

If Giulia Tofana's confessions are to be believed, then the lethal potion maker is among the most prolific serial killers in history.

By Hannah McKennett • Apr 3, 2026

Meet Giulia Tofana, The 17th-Century Professional Poisoner Said To Have Killed 600 Men

If Giulia Tofana's confessions are to be believed, then the lethal potion maker is among the most prolific serial killers in history.

By Hannah McKennett • April 3, 2026

What Really Happened The Night Darlie Routier’s Two Sons Were Murdered?

On June 6, 1996, Damon and Devon Routier were murdered in the suburban Texas town of Rowlett. Their mom, Darlie Routier, was found guilty and sentenced to death a year later, but has maintained her innocence ever since.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Apr 2, 2026

What Really Happened The Night Darlie Routier’s Two Sons Were Murdered?

On June 6, 1996, Damon and Devon Routier were murdered in the suburban Texas town of Rowlett. Their mom, Darlie Routier, was found guilty and sentenced to death a year later, but has maintained her innocence ever since.

By Aimee Lamoureux • April 2, 2026

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of Sajida Talfah, The Widow Of Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein and Sajida Talfah were together for 43 years following their arranged marriage, but she has maintained a low profile since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 2, 2026

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of Sajida Talfah, The Widow Of Iraqi Dictator Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein and Sajida Talfah were together for 43 years following their arranged marriage, but she has maintained a low profile since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

By Gina Dimuro • April 2, 2026

The Complicated Story Of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, The Legendary Viking Sister Of Leif Erikson

Though some ancient Norse legends portray Freydís Eiríksdóttir as a fearless shieldmaiden, others cast her as a merciless murderess.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 31, 2026

The Complicated Story Of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, The Legendary Viking Sister Of Leif Erikson

Though some ancient Norse legends portray Freydís Eiríksdóttir as a fearless shieldmaiden, others cast her as a merciless murderess.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 31, 2026

Merle Oberon, The Beloved Hollywood Star Whose Heritage Could Have Ended Her Career

Merle Oberon's mother was from Sri Lanka, but the Golden Age actress pretended to be fully white to avoid Hays Code restrictions and racial prejudice to land leading roles.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 30, 2026

Merle Oberon, The Beloved Hollywood Star Whose Heritage Could Have Ended Her Career

Merle Oberon's mother was from Sri Lanka, but the Golden Age actress pretended to be fully white to avoid Hays Code restrictions and racial prejudice to land leading roles.

By Andrew Milne • March 30, 2026

Inside The Murder Of Actress Dominique Dunne At The Hands Of Her Abusive Ex-Boyfriend

On October 30, 1982, Dominique Dunne was brutally strangled to death by John Thomas Sweeney. He only served three and a half years for the crime.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 23, 2026

Inside The Murder Of Actress Dominique Dunne At The Hands Of Her Abusive Ex-Boyfriend

On October 30, 1982, Dominique Dunne was brutally strangled to death by John Thomas Sweeney. He only served three and a half years for the crime.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 23, 2026

Inside Jeffrey Dahmer’s Childhood And The Tragic Life Of His Mother, Joyce Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer's mother struggled with mental illness while raising her son and never recovered from the guilt once his crimes came to light.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 22, 2026

Inside Jeffrey Dahmer’s Childhood And The Tragic Life Of His Mother, Joyce Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer's mother struggled with mental illness while raising her son and never recovered from the guilt once his crimes came to light.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 22, 2026

7 Iconic Pinup Girls Who Made Jaws Drop All Over America — And Beyond

From innocent lingerie modeling to fetish and S&M photoshoots, these pinup girls broke the mold in 20th-century America.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 21, 2026

7 Iconic Pinup Girls Who Made Jaws Drop All Over America — And Beyond

From innocent lingerie modeling to fetish and S&M photoshoots, these pinup girls broke the mold in 20th-century America.

By Erin Kelly • March 21, 2026

Meet Mary Pearcey, The 19th-Century Murderess Who May Have Actually Been ‘Jack The Ripper’

Two years after Jack the Ripper murdered and mutilated five women in London, Mary Pearcey was found guilty of an eerily similar crime.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 20, 2026

Meet Mary Pearcey, The 19th-Century Murderess Who May Have Actually Been ‘Jack The Ripper’

Two years after Jack the Ripper murdered and mutilated five women in London, Mary Pearcey was found guilty of an eerily similar crime.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 20, 2026

Dolly Oesterreich, The Married Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For 10 Years — Even After He Killed Her Husband

Dolly Oesterreich hid her lover, Otto Sanhuber, in the attic of the home, and after Sanhuber killed her husband in 1922, the couple almost got away with murder.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 20, 2026

Dolly Oesterreich, The Married Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For 10 Years — Even After He Killed Her Husband

Dolly Oesterreich hid her lover, Otto Sanhuber, in the attic of the home, and after Sanhuber killed her husband in 1922, the couple almost got away with murder.

By Erin Kelly • March 20, 2026