women’s history

Minnie Dean Was A Caretaker Known As A ‘Baby Farmer’ — Then They Found Actual Bodies In Her Garden

After three bodies were discovered on her property in 1895, Minnie Dean became the first and only woman to be executed for her crimes in New Zealand's history.

By Hannah McKennett • Dec 24, 2019

Minnie Dean Was A Caretaker Known As A ‘Baby Farmer’ — Then They Found Actual Bodies In Her Garden

After three bodies were discovered on her property in 1895, Minnie Dean became the first and only woman to be executed for her crimes in New Zealand's history.

By Hannah McKennett • December 24, 2019

Louisa May Alcott: The Free-Thinking Abolitionist Who Overcame Poverty And Depression To Write ‘Little Women’

Louisa May Alcott infused Little Women with her personal trials and tribulations of growing up in an impoverished and unconventional family.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 24, 2019

Louisa May Alcott: The Free-Thinking Abolitionist Who Overcame Poverty And Depression To Write ‘Little Women’

Louisa May Alcott infused Little Women with her personal trials and tribulations of growing up in an impoverished and unconventional family.

By Natasha Ishak • November 24, 2019

How Catherine Of Valois Went From Neglected Princess To Queen Consort To Political Pariah

After a miserable childhood, Catherine of Valois married King Henry V of England and secured her place in history — but she lived in controversy after his untimely death.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Nov 2, 2019

How Catherine Of Valois Went From Neglected Princess To Queen Consort To Political Pariah

After a miserable childhood, Catherine of Valois married King Henry V of England and secured her place in history — but she lived in controversy after his untimely death.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • November 2, 2019

Beyond The Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman’s Journey From Slave To Spy To Historical Icon

After crossing the Mason-Dixon line on foot, Harriet Tubman went back to guide dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad — and freed hundreds more as a spy for the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 26, 2019

Beyond The Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman’s Journey From Slave To Spy To Historical Icon

After crossing the Mason-Dixon line on foot, Harriet Tubman went back to guide dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad — and freed hundreds more as a spy for the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 26, 2019

From Victorian Commoner To Royal French Courtesan: The Luxurious Life Of Cora Pearl

Cora Pearl's extravagant personality made her popular among France's 19th-century elite. But that era's legendary debauchery soon went out of style — and so did she.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 19, 2019

From Victorian Commoner To Royal French Courtesan: The Luxurious Life Of Cora Pearl

Cora Pearl's extravagant personality made her popular among France's 19th-century elite. But that era's legendary debauchery soon went out of style — and so did she.

By Natasha Ishak • October 19, 2019

Empress Cixi Brought China Into The Modern Age — And Wasn’t Afraid To Kill Her Enemies

Some suspect Cixi killed her dead son's pregnant wife so she wouldn't have to compete for power with a legitimate heir.

By James Burch • Oct 14, 2019

Empress Cixi Brought China Into The Modern Age — And Wasn’t Afraid To Kill Her Enemies

Some suspect Cixi killed her dead son's pregnant wife so she wouldn't have to compete for power with a legitimate heir.

By James Burch • October 14, 2019

Roza Shanina Was One Of The Soviets’ Greatest Snipers Of World War II

Roza Shanina racked up 59 Nazi kills in just 10 months on the Eastern Front — and her diary captured it all.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Oct 13, 2019

Roza Shanina Was One Of The Soviets’ Greatest Snipers Of World War II

Roza Shanina racked up 59 Nazi kills in just 10 months on the Eastern Front — and her diary captured it all.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • October 13, 2019

Sorosis: The NYC Women-Only Club That Started A National Movement

After being rejected by their male literary peers, women writers of New York City joined forces to create their own club called Sorosis — where men weren't allowed.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 16, 2019

Sorosis: The NYC Women-Only Club That Started A National Movement

After being rejected by their male literary peers, women writers of New York City joined forces to create their own club called Sorosis — where men weren't allowed.

By Natasha Ishak • September 16, 2019

Was Asherah The Wife Of God That Time Forgot?

Some biblical archaeologists believe that a slew of ancient female figurines could very well represent an early Judeo-Christian Goddess named Asherah, the wife of God.

By James Burch • Sep 8, 2019

Was Asherah The Wife Of God That Time Forgot?

Some biblical archaeologists believe that a slew of ancient female figurines could very well represent an early Judeo-Christian Goddess named Asherah, the wife of God.

By James Burch • September 8, 2019

Scotland’s Quest For The Missing Remains Of Lilias Adie, An Accused Witch Who Killed Herself

Lilias Adie was accused of having had sex with Satan and terribly mistreated in prison. Those who abused her were so afraid she would "reanimate" that they buried her under a large slab of stone. Her remains are missing to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 3, 2019

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Scotland’s Quest For The Missing Remains Of Lilias Adie, An Accused Witch Who Killed Herself

Lilias Adie was accused of having had sex with Satan and terribly mistreated in prison. Those who abused her were so afraid she would "reanimate" that they buried her under a large slab of stone. Her remains are missing to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 3, 2019