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27 Powerful Photos Captured By Pioneering Photographer Diana Davies

From New York City's first Pride March to revolutionary groups like the Gay Liberation Front, these photos show what the early days of the gay rights movement looked like.

By Andrew Milne • Aug 5, 2025

27 Powerful Photos Captured By Pioneering Photographer Diana Davies

From New York City's first Pride March to revolutionary groups like the Gay Liberation Front, these photos show what the early days of the gay rights movement looked like.

By Andrew Milne • August 5, 2025

The Shocking Story Of Queen Amanirenas, The One-Eyed Nubian Queen Who Resisted Roman Rule

In the first century B.C.E., Queen Amanirenas fought against Roman expansion in present-day Sudan and compelled the Romans to draw back almost to the Egyptian border.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 27, 2025

The Shocking Story Of Queen Amanirenas, The One-Eyed Nubian Queen Who Resisted Roman Rule

In the first century B.C.E., Queen Amanirenas fought against Roman expansion in present-day Sudan and compelled the Romans to draw back almost to the Egyptian border.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 27, 2025

The Death Of Barbara Walters: Inside The Final Days Of The Pioneering Female Journalist

Barbara Walters died on December 30, 2022, after making history during her life as the first woman to co-host the "Today" show and the first woman to co-anchor an evening network news program.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 16, 2025

The Death Of Barbara Walters: Inside The Final Days Of The Pioneering Female Journalist

Barbara Walters died on December 30, 2022, after making history during her life as the first woman to co-host the "Today" show and the first woman to co-anchor an evening network news program.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 16, 2025

15 Facts About Cleopatra That Reveal The Woman Behind The Queen Of The Nile

From her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to her powerful army to her savviness as a politician, go inside the real story of Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 12, 2025

15 Facts About Cleopatra That Reveal The Woman Behind The Queen Of The Nile

From her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to her powerful army to her savviness as a politician, go inside the real story of Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 12, 2025

Inside The Life Of Belle Da Costa Greene, The Celebrated Black Librarian Who Passed For White

Hired by financier J.P. Morgan to manage his collection of books, manuscripts, and artworks, Belle da Costa Greene broke barriers in New York high society as a young female rare books expert — all while hiding a big secret about her race.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 6, 2025

Inside The Life Of Belle Da Costa Greene, The Celebrated Black Librarian Who Passed For White

Hired by financier J.P. Morgan to manage his collection of books, manuscripts, and artworks, Belle da Costa Greene broke barriers in New York high society as a young female rare books expert — all while hiding a big secret about her race.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 6, 2025

Never-Before-Seen Photograph Of A Young Harriet Tubman Uncovered Inside Abolitionist’s Album

"I think that picture humanizes her in a way that I would have never imagined."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 4, 2025

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Never-Before-Seen Photograph Of A Young Harriet Tubman Uncovered Inside Abolitionist’s Album

"I think that picture humanizes her in a way that I would have never imagined."

By Natasha Ishak • July 4, 2025

55 Colorized Photos Of Old Hollywood Actresses That Capture The Golden Age Of Hollywood

Go inside the incredible triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies of Golden Age Hollywood's most iconic actresses — pictured in stunning color.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 21, 2025

55 Colorized Photos Of Old Hollywood Actresses That Capture The Golden Age Of Hollywood

Go inside the incredible triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies of Golden Age Hollywood's most iconic actresses — pictured in stunning color.

By Austin Harvey • June 21, 2025

Harriet Jacobs, One Of The First Enslaved Women To Write An Autobiography About Her Experience

In 1861, Harriet Jacobs published Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl about the sexual harassment and abuse she faced as an enslaved woman in the antebellum South and her brave escape to the North.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 19, 2025

Harriet Jacobs, One Of The First Enslaved Women To Write An Autobiography About Her Experience

In 1861, Harriet Jacobs published Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl about the sexual harassment and abuse she faced as an enslaved woman in the antebellum South and her brave escape to the North.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 19, 2025

The Curious Story Of Ida Wood, The Wealthy New York Socialite Who Became The ‘Recluse Of Herald Square’

In 1907, Ida Wood emptied her enormous bank account and booked a room at the Herald Square Hotel — where she would spend the final two decades of her life in seclusion.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 17, 2025

The Curious Story Of Ida Wood, The Wealthy New York Socialite Who Became The ‘Recluse Of Herald Square’

In 1907, Ida Wood emptied her enormous bank account and booked a room at the Herald Square Hotel — where she would spend the final two decades of her life in seclusion.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 17, 2025

Hürrem Sultan, The Young Concubine Of Suleiman The Magnificent Who Became The Sultan’s Wife

Around 1533, the Ottoman sultan broke custom to marry his favorite concubine Hürrem Sultan — and she soon became the most powerful woman in the empire.

By Andrew Milne • Jun 11, 2025

Hürrem Sultan, The Young Concubine Of Suleiman The Magnificent Who Became The Sultan’s Wife

Around 1533, the Ottoman sultan broke custom to marry his favorite concubine Hürrem Sultan — and she soon became the most powerful woman in the empire.

By Andrew Milne • June 11, 2025