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

Meet The Donut Dollies, The Unsung Women Who Gave Out Sweet Treats On The Front Lines

Inspired by a simple idea from female volunteers in 1917, the work of the Donut Dollies spanned decades and helped boost the morale of American soldiers during World War II and beyond.

By Jaclyn Anglis Nov 21, 2021

Meet The Donut Dollies, The Unsung Women Who Gave Out Sweet Treats On The Front Lines

Inspired by a simple idea from female volunteers in 1917, the work of the Donut Dollies spanned decades and helped boost the morale of American soldiers during World War II and beyond.

By Jaclyn Anglis November 21, 2021

Ona Judge, The Story Of The Slave Who Escaped Washington’s Plantation

Ona Judge escaped a life of slavery on George Washington's plantation and stood her ground when he sent men to retrieve her.

By Katie Serena Nov 20, 2021

Ona Judge, The Story Of The Slave Who Escaped Washington’s Plantation

Ona Judge escaped a life of slavery on George Washington's plantation and stood her ground when he sent men to retrieve her.

By Katie Serena 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

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