women’s history

The Tragic Story Of Princess Ka’iulani, The Last Royal Of The Kingdom Of Hawaii

Before dying at just 23, Princess Victoria Ka’iulani was the last heir to the Hawaiian crown — and one of its last hopes in keeping the monarchy alive in the face of American imperialism.

By Morgan Dunn • Oct 13, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Princess Ka’iulani, The Last Royal Of The Kingdom Of Hawaii

Before dying at just 23, Princess Victoria Ka’iulani was the last heir to the Hawaiian crown — and one of its last hopes in keeping the monarchy alive in the face of American imperialism.

By Morgan Dunn • October 13, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Maria Romanov, The Beautiful Daughter Of Russia’s Last Tsar

Though Anastasia is more widely remembered, here's why Maria Romanov remains the most captivating daughter of Tsar Nicholas II.

By Gina Dimuro • Oct 12, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Maria Romanov, The Beautiful Daughter Of Russia’s Last Tsar

Though Anastasia is more widely remembered, here's why Maria Romanov remains the most captivating daughter of Tsar Nicholas II.

By Gina Dimuro • October 12, 2021

How Britain’s ‘Wild Child’ Princess Margaret Brought The Crown Into The Modern Era

From partying to marrying a commoner, Princess Margaret’s brazen antics forced the British Crown to rethink some of its rules — and paved the way for modern royals to live more freely.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 10, 2021

How Britain’s ‘Wild Child’ Princess Margaret Brought The Crown Into The Modern Era

From partying to marrying a commoner, Princess Margaret’s brazen antics forced the British Crown to rethink some of its rules — and paved the way for modern royals to live more freely.

By Bernadette Deron • October 10, 2021

How Locusta Of Gaul Became A Mass-Murdering Poisons Expert And Roman Emperor Nero’s Personal Assassin

When she wasn’t testing her lethal concoctions on hundreds of slaves and children, she was dispatching Nero’s enemies — until she met a brutal end herself.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 7, 2021

How Locusta Of Gaul Became A Mass-Murdering Poisons Expert And Roman Emperor Nero’s Personal Assassin

When she wasn’t testing her lethal concoctions on hundreds of slaves and children, she was dispatching Nero’s enemies — until she met a brutal end herself.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 7, 2021

How Dorothy Height Became The ‘Godmother’ Of The Civil Rights Movement

For nearly a century, Dorothy Height fought tirelessly for the rights of Black Americans and women of all races — even though she rarely received credit.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Oct 7, 2021

How Dorothy Height Became The ‘Godmother’ Of The Civil Rights Movement

For nearly a century, Dorothy Height fought tirelessly for the rights of Black Americans and women of all races — even though she rarely received credit.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • October 7, 2021

The Story Of Vera Atkins, The Fearless British Spymaster Who Inspired James Bond’s Moneypenny

Throughout World War II, Vera Atkins recruited and trained hundreds of secret agents to fight the Nazis for Britain’s covert Special Operations Executive.

By Mark Shiffer • Oct 6, 2021

The Story Of Vera Atkins, The Fearless British Spymaster Who Inspired James Bond’s Moneypenny

Throughout World War II, Vera Atkins recruited and trained hundreds of secret agents to fight the Nazis for Britain’s covert Special Operations Executive.

By Mark Shiffer • October 6, 2021

Scientists Just Revealed Censored Text In Marie Antoinette Letters To A Rumored Lover

The analysis of Marie Antoinette's letters to a Swedish count revealed words like "beloved" and "tender friend," suggesting their relationship was more than a close friendship.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 4, 2021

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Scientists Just Revealed Censored Text In Marie Antoinette Letters To A Rumored Lover

The analysis of Marie Antoinette's letters to a Swedish count revealed words like "beloved" and "tender friend," suggesting their relationship was more than a close friendship.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 4, 2021

The Story Of Pauli Murray, The Unsung Hero Of The Civil Rights Movement

As early as the 1940s, Pauli Murray began to challenge segregation, sex discrimination, and gender norms. She later became a pioneering lawyer and an Episcopal priest.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 30, 2021

The Story Of Pauli Murray, The Unsung Hero Of The Civil Rights Movement

As early as the 1940s, Pauli Murray began to challenge segregation, sex discrimination, and gender norms. She later became a pioneering lawyer and an Episcopal priest.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 30, 2021

Biddy Mason, The Enslaved Woman Who Sued Her Master For Freedom — And Became A Real Estate Tycoon

After winning her freedom in 1856, Biddy Mason invested in large tracts of land in downtown L.A., and she used her growing fortune to assist the city’s poorest people.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 30, 2021

Biddy Mason, The Enslaved Woman Who Sued Her Master For Freedom — And Became A Real Estate Tycoon

After winning her freedom in 1856, Biddy Mason invested in large tracts of land in downtown L.A., and she used her growing fortune to assist the city’s poorest people.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 30, 2021

The Disturbing Story Of The Demon Midwife Who Terrorized 1940s Tokyo

Miyuki Ishikawa may have thought she was acting out of mercy when she killed over 100 babies — but she nevertheless might be history's deadliest female serial killer.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Sep 29, 2021

The Disturbing Story Of The Demon Midwife Who Terrorized 1940s Tokyo

Miyuki Ishikawa may have thought she was acting out of mercy when she killed over 100 babies — but she nevertheless might be history's deadliest female serial killer.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • September 29, 2021