Women's History: Meet The Women Who Changed The World

The Extraordinary Life Of Betty Reid Soskin, America’s Oldest Park Ranger Who Is Retiring At Age 100

Betty Reid Soskin endured segregation, contributed to civilian efforts during World War II, and founded one of the first Black-owned record stores — all before becoming the oldest park ranger in America.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 5, 2022

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The Extraordinary Life Of Betty Reid Soskin, America’s Oldest Park Ranger Who Is Retiring At Age 100

By Marco Margaritoff April 5, 2022

The Shocking History Of Aqua Tofana, The 17th-Century ‘Blemish Serum’ That Killed Hundreds Of Unwanted Husbands

In the 1600s, many Italian housewives had no hope of escaping bad marriages. So hundreds of them turned to poison to kill their husbands — and collect their inheritance.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 28, 2022

The Shocking History Of Aqua Tofana, The 17th-Century ‘Blemish Serum’ That Killed Hundreds Of Unwanted Husbands

In the 1600s, many Italian housewives had no hope of escaping bad marriages. So hundreds of them turned to poison to kill their husbands — and collect their inheritance.

By Kaleena Fraga March 28, 2022

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Who Was Sarah Winchester? The Story Of The Troubled Woman Behind The Winchester Mystery House

After her husband died, firearms heiress Sarah Winchester built a "mystery house" — allegedly to escape the ghosts of people killed by Winchester rifles.

By Katie Serena Mar 27, 2022

Who Was Sarah Winchester? The Story Of The Troubled Woman Behind The Winchester Mystery House

After her husband died, firearms heiress Sarah Winchester built a "mystery house" — allegedly to escape the ghosts of people killed by Winchester rifles.

By Katie Serena March 27, 2022

Inside The Jane Collective, The Underground Abortion Network That Helped Thousands Of Chicago Women Before Roe V. Wade

The Jane Collective helped more than 10,000 Chicago-area women get safe, affordable abortions between 1969 and 1973 while dodging law enforcement along the way.

By Genevieve Carlton Mar 18, 2022

Inside The Jane Collective, The Underground Abortion Network That Helped Thousands Of Chicago Women Before Roe V. Wade

The Jane Collective helped more than 10,000 Chicago-area women get safe, affordable abortions between 1969 and 1973 while dodging law enforcement along the way.

By Genevieve Carlton March 18, 2022

Inside The Horrifying Death Of Princess Diana And The Conspiracy Theories Behind It

On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana was killed in a car crash while trying to escape the paparazzi — but some people think it was no accident.

By Genevieve Carlton Mar 13, 2022

Inside The Horrifying Death Of Princess Diana And The Conspiracy Theories Behind It

On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana was killed in a car crash while trying to escape the paparazzi — but some people think it was no accident.

By Genevieve Carlton March 13, 2022

The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Tormented Heiress Who Built It

Over the course of 40 years, Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her.

By Katie Serena Mar 11, 2022

The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Tormented Heiress Who Built It

Over the course of 40 years, Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her.

By Katie Serena March 11, 2022

The Fearless Tale Of Manuelita Sáenz, The Ecuadorian Revolutionary Who Saved The Life Of Simón Bolívar

In the 19th century, Manuelita Sáenz shirked convention for noblewomen of her time by becoming a colonel in the fight for South American independence.

By Genevieve Carlton Mar 10, 2022

The Fearless Tale Of Manuelita Sáenz, The Ecuadorian Revolutionary Who Saved The Life Of Simón Bolívar

In the 19th century, Manuelita Sáenz shirked convention for noblewomen of her time by becoming a colonel in the fight for South American independence.

By Genevieve Carlton March 10, 2022

How Did Joan Of Arc Die? Inside Her Grisly Demise While Being Burned At The Stake

After leading France from the brink of defeat during the Hundred Years' War, Joan of Arc was captured and put on trial for heresy by the English — then burned at the stake.

By James Burch Mar 10, 2022

How Did Joan Of Arc Die? Inside Her Grisly Demise While Being Burned At The Stake

After leading France from the brink of defeat during the Hundred Years' War, Joan of Arc was captured and put on trial for heresy by the English — then burned at the stake.

By James Burch March 10, 2022

How Abby Hernandez Survived Nine Months Trapped Inside Her Kidnapper’s Homemade Prison — Then Escaped

Abigail Hernandez was only 14 years old when she was abducted by Nathaniel Kibby while walking home from school before being held in a windowless storage container just 30 miles from her New Hampshire home.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 9, 2022