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Meet The Mother Of All Feminists, Philosopher Mary Astell

Through her sharp treatises and philosophical writings, the self-educated Mary Astell would galvanize the Suffrage movement.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Jul 31, 2019

Meet The Mother Of All Feminists, Philosopher Mary Astell

Through her sharp treatises and philosophical writings, the self-educated Mary Astell would galvanize the Suffrage movement.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • July 31, 2019

Meet Ada Lovelace, One Of The World’s First Computer Programmers

In the mid-1800s, Ada Lovelace saw the full potential of computers more than a century before they were a reality.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 29, 2019

Meet Ada Lovelace, One Of The World’s First Computer Programmers

In the mid-1800s, Ada Lovelace saw the full potential of computers more than a century before they were a reality.

By Natasha Ishak • July 29, 2019

Jamaican Doctress Mary Seacole Was As Heroic As Florence Nightingale

Mary Seacole faced adversity — and open fire — to help injured soldiers during the Crimean War. Now, more than a century later, she is being remembered for her heroic achievements.

By Hannah McKennett • Jul 27, 2019

Jamaican Doctress Mary Seacole Was As Heroic As Florence Nightingale

Mary Seacole faced adversity — and open fire — to help injured soldiers during the Crimean War. Now, more than a century later, she is being remembered for her heroic achievements.

By Hannah McKennett • July 27, 2019

Excavations At The Battle Of Waterloo Field Hospital Reveal Amputated Bones And More

One of the recovered remains shows clear signs of a surgeon's bone saw cutting through it, likely performed while the Battle of Waterloo raged on.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 18, 2019

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Excavations At The Battle Of Waterloo Field Hospital Reveal Amputated Bones And More

One of the recovered remains shows clear signs of a surgeon's bone saw cutting through it, likely performed while the Battle of Waterloo raged on.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 18, 2019

Sword Beach: The Allies’ First Step In Stopping Hitler During The Normandy Invasion

On June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day, the Allied forces landed on Sword Beach as a part of their invasion of Normandy — and nearly all but won it in two hours.

By Samuel Warde • Jun 6, 2019

Sword Beach: The Allies’ First Step In Stopping Hitler During The Normandy Invasion

On June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day, the Allied forces landed on Sword Beach as a part of their invasion of Normandy — and nearly all but won it in two hours.

By Samuel Warde • June 6, 2019

33 Photos Of Princess Diana’s Funeral That Show How Beloved Lady Di Truly Was

In 1997, Princess Diana's funeral was televised worldwide to more than 2 billion mournful viewers after she was lost to a tragic car accident.

By Natasha Ishak • May 23, 2019

33 Photos Of Princess Diana’s Funeral That Show How Beloved Lady Di Truly Was

In 1997, Princess Diana's funeral was televised worldwide to more than 2 billion mournful viewers after she was lost to a tragic car accident.

By Natasha Ishak • May 23, 2019

‘I Am Going Mad Again’: The Tragic Tale Of Virginia Woolf’s Suicide

Virginia Woolf's suicide note revealed the sad reason why she drowned herself in England's River Ouse. But the full story behind her death is even more heartbreaking.

By Hannah McKennett • May 21, 2019

‘I Am Going Mad Again’: The Tragic Tale Of Virginia Woolf’s Suicide

Virginia Woolf's suicide note revealed the sad reason why she drowned herself in England's River Ouse. But the full story behind her death is even more heartbreaking.

By Hannah McKennett • May 21, 2019

Revelry, Rhinestones, And Rock: The Glitzy Life Of Elton John In 56 Photos

These Elton John pictures reveal a man who has overcome poverty, death, and drugs, to produce some of the most extravagant music the 20th century has ever seen.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2019

Revelry, Rhinestones, And Rock: The Glitzy Life Of Elton John In 56 Photos

These Elton John pictures reveal a man who has overcome poverty, death, and drugs, to produce some of the most extravagant music the 20th century has ever seen.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2019

Remains Of Deformed “Elephant Man” Found In An Unmarked London Grave

"The Elephant Man" was a tragic Victorian sideshow act. His skeleton was kept for research upon his death but the location of the rest of his remains was unknown until now.

By Natasha Ishak • May 6, 2019

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Remains Of Deformed “Elephant Man” Found In An Unmarked London Grave

"The Elephant Man" was a tragic Victorian sideshow act. His skeleton was kept for research upon his death but the location of the rest of his remains was unknown until now.

By Natasha Ishak • May 6, 2019

Perverse, Provocateur, And Oscar Wilde’s Protégé: The Brief And Scandalous Story Of Artist Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley delighted in scandalizing his Victorian audiences with erotic and morbid artworks, and he would become entangled in a scandal with none other than Oscar Wilde.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 22, 2019

Perverse, Provocateur, And Oscar Wilde’s Protégé: The Brief And Scandalous Story Of Artist Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley delighted in scandalizing his Victorian audiences with erotic and morbid artworks, and he would become entangled in a scandal with none other than Oscar Wilde.

By Gina Dimuro • April 22, 2019