women’s history

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 9, 2022

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • October 9, 2022

The Inspiring Story Of Emmett Till’s Mother — And How She Became A Civil Rights Hero

Mamie Till-Mobley is best known for her activism after her son's murder in 1955. But her story didn't end there.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 5, 2022

The Inspiring Story Of Emmett Till’s Mother — And How She Became A Civil Rights Hero

Mamie Till-Mobley is best known for her activism after her son's murder in 1955. But her story didn't end there.

By Austin Harvey • October 5, 2022

The Complicated Legacy Of Valentina Tereshkova, The Only Woman To Ever Fly Solo In Space

Once revered as the first woman in space, Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova has since become a contentious figure as she has fought to keep President Vladimir Putin in power.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 26, 2022

The Complicated Legacy Of Valentina Tereshkova, The Only Woman To Ever Fly Solo In Space

Once revered as the first woman in space, Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova has since become a contentious figure as she has fought to keep President Vladimir Putin in power.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 26, 2022

Inside The Short And Tumultuous Life Of Gia Carangi, “The World’s First Supermodel”

After moving to New York in 1977, Gia Carangi became one of the most sought-after models in fashion and a fixture of Studio 54 — but her life quickly unraveled.

By William DeLong • Sep 24, 2022

Inside The Short And Tumultuous Life Of Gia Carangi, “The World’s First Supermodel”

After moving to New York in 1977, Gia Carangi became one of the most sought-after models in fashion and a fixture of Studio 54 — but her life quickly unraveled.

By William DeLong • September 24, 2022

Renowned Archaeologist Claims That He May Have Found The Lost Mummy Of Queen Nefertiti

Queen Nefertiti lived in ancient Egypt between 1370 and 1330 B.C.E and was the mother of Tutankhamun, or King Tut.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 15, 2022

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Renowned Archaeologist Claims That He May Have Found The Lost Mummy Of Queen Nefertiti

Queen Nefertiti lived in ancient Egypt between 1370 and 1330 B.C.E and was the mother of Tutankhamun, or King Tut.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 15, 2022

Inside The True Story Of Pocahontas That Disney Didn’t Tell

A Native American woman who fostered peace between the Powhatan people and English settlers in the 1600s, Pocahontas paid dearly for her kindness.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 14, 2022

Inside The True Story Of Pocahontas That Disney Didn’t Tell

A Native American woman who fostered peace between the Powhatan people and English settlers in the 1600s, Pocahontas paid dearly for her kindness.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 14, 2022

Queen Elizabeth In World War II: The Little-Known Story Of ‘Princess Auto Mechanic’

The future Queen Elizabeth was barely a teenager when World War II erupted, but she was determined to do what she could for her country — and she soon became the first female member of the royal family to enlist in the British Army.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth In World War II: The Little-Known Story Of ‘Princess Auto Mechanic’

The future Queen Elizabeth was barely a teenager when World War II erupted, but she was determined to do what she could for her country — and she soon became the first female member of the royal family to enlist in the British Army.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 9, 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 • 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