women’s history

Inside The Tragic Death Of Grace Kelly In A Mysterious Car Crash

One of Hollywood's most glamorous stars before she became Princess Grace of Monaco, Grace Kelly died the day after she crashed her car off a cliff near Monte Carlo in 1982.

By Kristen Winiarski • Sep 7, 2022

Inside The Tragic Death Of Grace Kelly In A Mysterious Car Crash

One of Hollywood's most glamorous stars before she became Princess Grace of Monaco, Grace Kelly died the day after she crashed her car off a cliff near Monte Carlo in 1982.

By Kristen Winiarski • September 7, 2022

The Story Of Mary Lumpkin, The Formerly Enslaved Woman Who Liberated A Slave Jail And Turned It Into An HBCU

For years, Mary Lumpkin was forced to bear her enslaver's children and help him run his jail, but when he died and left the property to her, she helped turn the prison into a school for Black students.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 6, 2022

The Story Of Mary Lumpkin, The Formerly Enslaved Woman Who Liberated A Slave Jail And Turned It Into An HBCU

For years, Mary Lumpkin was forced to bear her enslaver's children and help him run his jail, but when he died and left the property to her, she helped turn the prison into a school for Black students.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 6, 2022

Inside The Criminal Life Of Tilly Devine, One Of The Most Notorious Women In Australian History

Tilly Devine started out as an impoverished sex worker in the London slums before she moved to Australia, opened a string of successful brothels, and became one of the most violent crime bosses in Sydney.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 29, 2022

Inside The Criminal Life Of Tilly Devine, One Of The Most Notorious Women In Australian History

Tilly Devine started out as an impoverished sex worker in the London slums before she moved to Australia, opened a string of successful brothels, and became one of the most violent crime bosses in Sydney.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 29, 2022

33 Young Betty White Pictures That Capture A Hollywood Star In The Making

Before she was a Golden Girl, young Betty White found work in radio and on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" — setting the stage for one of the most impressive show business careers in history.

By Erin Kelly • Aug 28, 2022

33 Young Betty White Pictures That Capture A Hollywood Star In The Making

Before she was a Golden Girl, young Betty White found work in radio and on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" — setting the stage for one of the most impressive show business careers in history.

By Erin Kelly • August 28, 2022

How Did Audrey Hepburn Die? Inside The Hollywood Icon’s Heartbreaking Final Weeks

One of the world's most glamorous movie stars, Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993, just three months after she was diagnosed with cancer.

By Kristen Winiarski • Aug 25, 2022

How Did Audrey Hepburn Die? Inside The Hollywood Icon’s Heartbreaking Final Weeks

One of the world's most glamorous movie stars, Audrey Hepburn died on January 20, 1993, just three months after she was diagnosed with cancer.

By Kristen Winiarski • August 25, 2022

Why Did ‘Toxic Lady’ Gloria Ramirez Make Everyone Around Her Sick?

Just 45 minutes after arriving at a California hospital on February 19, 1994, Gloria Ramirez was pronounced dead — but strange fumes from her body inexplicably made her doctors sick.

By William DeLong • Aug 20, 2022

Why Did ‘Toxic Lady’ Gloria Ramirez Make Everyone Around Her Sick?

Just 45 minutes after arriving at a California hospital on February 19, 1994, Gloria Ramirez was pronounced dead — but strange fumes from her body inexplicably made her doctors sick.

By William DeLong • August 20, 2022

The True Story Of Madam C.J. Walker, One Of America’s First Black Female Millionaires

An African American entrepreneur, activist, and philanthropist, Madam C.J. Walker made a fortune in the early 20th century thanks to her hair care line for Black women.

By Katie Serena • Aug 14, 2022

The True Story Of Madam C.J. Walker, One Of America’s First Black Female Millionaires

An African American entrepreneur, activist, and philanthropist, Madam C.J. Walker made a fortune in the early 20th century thanks to her hair care line for Black women.

By Katie Serena • August 14, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Death Of Amelia Earhart And The Disturbing Theories Behind It

Decades after Amelia Earhart disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean in 1937, we still don't know what happened to this trailblazing female pilot.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 11, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Death Of Amelia Earhart And The Disturbing Theories Behind It

Decades after Amelia Earhart disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean in 1937, we still don't know what happened to this trailblazing female pilot.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 11, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Christa McAuliffe, The Teacher Killed In The Challenger Disaster

Christa McAuliffe was supposed to be the first American civilian in space — but her story ended in tragedy when her space shuttle exploded in 1986.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 2, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Christa McAuliffe, The Teacher Killed In The Challenger Disaster

Christa McAuliffe was supposed to be the first American civilian in space — but her story ended in tragedy when her space shuttle exploded in 1986.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 2, 2022

Meet Ida B. Wells-Barnett, The Fearless Black Activist Who Exposed Racism And Fought For Women’s Suffrage

Despite being born into slavery and orphaned at 16, Ida B. Wells became a renowned journalist, an anti-lynching advocate, and a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

By Abby Norman • Jul 6, 2022

Meet Ida B. Wells-Barnett, The Fearless Black Activist Who Exposed Racism And Fought For Women’s Suffrage

Despite being born into slavery and orphaned at 16, Ida B. Wells became a renowned journalist, an anti-lynching advocate, and a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

By Abby Norman • July 6, 2022