women’s history

Sally Ride, The Astronaut Who Overcame Sexism To Become The First American Woman In Space

Physicist Sally Ride made history on board the Challenger space shuttle in June 1983. Upon her death in July 2012, it was revealed she was also the first gay astronaut in space.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 5, 2022

Sally Ride, The Astronaut Who Overcame Sexism To Become The First American Woman In Space

Physicist Sally Ride made history on board the Challenger space shuttle in June 1983. Upon her death in July 2012, it was revealed she was also the first gay astronaut in space.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 5, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Aaron Burr’s Daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston

On New Year's Eve in 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston boarded a ship bound for New York to reunite with her father after the death of her child. She never made it.

By Daniel Rennie • Jul 4, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Aaron Burr’s Daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston

On New Year's Eve in 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston boarded a ship bound for New York to reunite with her father after the death of her child. She never made it.

By Daniel Rennie • July 4, 2022

Inside The Tragedy Of Queen Liliuokalani, The Last Monarch Of Hawaii

After ascending the throne in 1891, Queen Liliuokalani began working to draft a new constitution and ensure Hawaiin sovereignty — only to be overthrown by U.S. business interests.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 3, 2022

Inside The Tragedy Of Queen Liliuokalani, The Last Monarch Of Hawaii

After ascending the throne in 1891, Queen Liliuokalani began working to draft a new constitution and ensure Hawaiin sovereignty — only to be overthrown by U.S. business interests.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 3, 2022

Meet Ma Rainey, The ‘Mother Of The Blues’ Who Fought For Her Voice In Jim Crow America

Battling racism, sexism, and homophobia in Jim Crow America, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey emerged as one of the most popular singers of the 1920s.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Jul 1, 2022

Meet Ma Rainey, The ‘Mother Of The Blues’ Who Fought For Her Voice In Jim Crow America

Battling racism, sexism, and homophobia in Jim Crow America, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey emerged as one of the most popular singers of the 1920s.

By Jaclyn Anglis • July 1, 2022

Meet Barbro Karlén, The Swedish Writer Who Claims To Be The Reincarnation Of Anne Frank

Barbro Karlén believed she was different as a child but didn't know why until she read the diary of Anne Frank — and realized she had lived as Frank in a past life.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 30, 2022

Meet Barbro Karlén, The Swedish Writer Who Claims To Be The Reincarnation Of Anne Frank

Barbro Karlén believed she was different as a child but didn't know why until she read the diary of Anne Frank — and realized she had lived as Frank in a past life.

By Jessica O'Connor • June 30, 2022

Actress, Activist, Icon: The Story Of Eva Perón, Argentina’s Beloved First Lady

Known affectionately as "Evita," Eva Perón worked her way out of poverty to become a voice for Argentina's poor and working class as the wife of President Juan Perón.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 21, 2022

Actress, Activist, Icon: The Story Of Eva Perón, Argentina’s Beloved First Lady

Known affectionately as "Evita," Eva Perón worked her way out of poverty to become a voice for Argentina's poor and working class as the wife of President Juan Perón.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 21, 2022

22 Marilyn Monroe Facts That Reveal The Woman Behind The Hollywood Icon

From her troubled childhood to her famous films to her mysterious death, discover some of the most fascinating facts about Marilyn Monroe.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 21, 2022

22 Marilyn Monroe Facts That Reveal The Woman Behind The Hollywood Icon

From her troubled childhood to her famous films to her mysterious death, discover some of the most fascinating facts about Marilyn Monroe.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 21, 2022

The Wild Life Of Sword-Wielding Renaissance Noblewoman Caterina Sforza

In 15th-century Italy, the cunning Caterina Sforza ruthlessly defended her family's fortunes at any cost — and was even accused of plotting to assassinate the pope.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 20, 2022

The Wild Life Of Sword-Wielding Renaissance Noblewoman Caterina Sforza

In 15th-century Italy, the cunning Caterina Sforza ruthlessly defended her family's fortunes at any cost — and was even accused of plotting to assassinate the pope.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 20, 2022

Meet Assata Shakur, Tupac’s Godmother Who Escaped Prison In 1979 — And Is Still At Large

Black Liberation activist Assata Shakur was found guilty of killing a police officer in 1977, only to escape prison two years later and become a political refugee in Cuba.

By Richard Stockton • Jun 18, 2022

Meet Assata Shakur, Tupac’s Godmother Who Escaped Prison In 1979 — And Is Still At Large

Black Liberation activist Assata Shakur was found guilty of killing a police officer in 1977, only to escape prison two years later and become a political refugee in Cuba.

By Richard Stockton • June 18, 2022

How Anneliese Kohlmann Became One Of The Most Ruthless Female Nazi Guards During World War II

Anneliese Kohlmann brutally beat and sexually exploited female concentration camp prisoners — but she was sentenced to just two years in prison for her war crimes.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 16, 2022

How Anneliese Kohlmann Became One Of The Most Ruthless Female Nazi Guards During World War II

Anneliese Kohlmann brutally beat and sexually exploited female concentration camp prisoners — but she was sentenced to just two years in prison for her war crimes.

By Jessica O'Connor • June 16, 2022