women’s history

Czeslawa Kwoka Died At The Hands Of The Nazis, But The Power Of Her Auschwitz Portrait Lives On

The Nazis may have killed 14-year-old Czeslawa Kwoka at Auschwitz. But they couldn't extinguish the haunting power of the photo they took of her before she died.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 20, 2021

Czeslawa Kwoka Died At The Hands Of The Nazis, But The Power Of Her Auschwitz Portrait Lives On

The Nazis may have killed 14-year-old Czeslawa Kwoka at Auschwitz. But they couldn't extinguish the haunting power of the photo they took of her before she died.

By Gina Dimuro • November 20, 2021

Siren And Scientist: The Untold Story Of Hollywood Sex Symbol Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was known in Hollywood as "the most beautiful woman in the world," and she also invented the technology that ultimately led to WiFi.

By Andrew Milne • Nov 19, 2021

Siren And Scientist: The Untold Story Of Hollywood Sex Symbol Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was known in Hollywood as "the most beautiful woman in the world," and she also invented the technology that ultimately led to WiFi.

By Andrew Milne • November 19, 2021

Tituba: The Slave Girl Who May Have Used The Salem Witch Trials To Win Her Own Freedom

Tituba proved to be a fantastic orator as she talked her way out of slavery using the fear and mass hysteria of witchcraft that paralyzed the people of Salem.

By William DeLong • Nov 13, 2021

Tituba: The Slave Girl Who May Have Used The Salem Witch Trials To Win Her Own Freedom

Tituba proved to be a fantastic orator as she talked her way out of slavery using the fear and mass hysteria of witchcraft that paralyzed the people of Salem.

By William DeLong • November 13, 2021

The Mystery Of Agent 355, The Unknown Woman Who Spied For General George Washington

Spies in the Continental Army wrote of a highly capable operative known only as Agent 355, and though some historians doubt her existence, others think she may have changed the course of the Revolutionary War.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 13, 2021

The Mystery Of Agent 355, The Unknown Woman Who Spied For General George Washington

Spies in the Continental Army wrote of a highly capable operative known only as Agent 355, and though some historians doubt her existence, others think she may have changed the course of the Revolutionary War.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 13, 2021

The Strange Story Of Myra Hindley And The Moors Murders

Myra Hindley was a notorious British serial killer who — along with her partner Ian Brady — was responsible for the Moors murders of five children in the 1960s.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Nov 11, 2021

The Strange Story Of Myra Hindley And The Moors Murders

Myra Hindley was a notorious British serial killer who — along with her partner Ian Brady — was responsible for the Moors murders of five children in the 1960s.

By Elisabeth Sherman • November 11, 2021

Meet Mata Hari, The Dazzling Entertainer Who Allegedly Became A Deadly World War I Spy

In 1917, Dutch exotic dancer Mata Hari was executed by the French for working with the Germans. But her apparent role as a double agent remains unclear to this day.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 11, 2021

Meet Mata Hari, The Dazzling Entertainer Who Allegedly Became A Deadly World War I Spy

In 1917, Dutch exotic dancer Mata Hari was executed by the French for working with the Germans. But her apparent role as a double agent remains unclear to this day.

By Erin Kelly • November 11, 2021

Olive Oatman, The Mormon Girl Who Was Raised By The Mohave

Raised by Mohave Native Americans after her family was slaughtered, Olive Oatman was destined for a complicated double life.

By Katie Serena • Nov 8, 2021

Olive Oatman, The Mormon Girl Who Was Raised By The Mohave

Raised by Mohave Native Americans after her family was slaughtered, Olive Oatman was destined for a complicated double life.

By Katie Serena • November 8, 2021

11 Of The Fiercest And Bravest Women Warriors And Female Fighters Throughout History

Discover the most courageous women warriors and queens throughout history, whether it's Cleopatra, Lozen, or Tomoe Gozen.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 7, 2021

11 Of The Fiercest And Bravest Women Warriors And Female Fighters Throughout History

Discover the most courageous women warriors and queens throughout history, whether it's Cleopatra, Lozen, or Tomoe Gozen.

By Caroline Redmond • November 7, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Violet Bonham Carter, The Outspoken Grandmother Of Helena Bonham Carter

A skilled orator and activist, Lady Violet Asquith took Britain’s Liberal Party by storm — and made it onto Hitler’s most wanted list in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Violet Bonham Carter, The Outspoken Grandmother Of Helena Bonham Carter

A skilled orator and activist, Lady Violet Asquith took Britain’s Liberal Party by storm — and made it onto Hitler’s most wanted list in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021

29 Heart-Rending Anne Frank Quotes That Reveal The Power Of Hope

These heart-rending, life-affirming Anne Frank quotes and photos can teach us all about courage and reveal that hope is always possible.

By John Kuroski • Nov 4, 2021

29 Heart-Rending Anne Frank Quotes That Reveal The Power Of Hope

These heart-rending, life-affirming Anne Frank quotes and photos can teach us all about courage and reveal that hope is always possible.

By John Kuroski • November 4, 2021