women’s history

Sable Starr Lived A Wild Life As A Groupie, Until One Rocker Pushed Her Too Far

The life of Sable Starr seemed glamorous from the outside, but before long the child groupie found it to be more than she could handle.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 28, 2018

Sable Starr Lived A Wild Life As A Groupie, Until One Rocker Pushed Her Too Far

The life of Sable Starr seemed glamorous from the outside, but before long the child groupie found it to be more than she could handle.

By Wyatt Redd • March 28, 2018

Mary Bowser: The Former Slave Who Helped Bring Down The Confederacy

The Confederates were sure former slave-turned-Union spy Mary Bowser wouldn't be able to read the sensitive documents they left out around her — they were wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 26, 2018

Mary Bowser: The Former Slave Who Helped Bring Down The Confederacy

The Confederates were sure former slave-turned-Union spy Mary Bowser wouldn't be able to read the sensitive documents they left out around her — they were wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • March 26, 2018

The Tragic Life Of Dian Fossey And Her “Gorillas In The Mist”

She wrote the acclaimed book Gorillas In The Mist and became an ardent conservationist for gorillas, but Dian Fossey's efforts to combat poaching ended up costing her life.

By Katie Serena • Mar 23, 2018

The Tragic Life Of Dian Fossey And Her “Gorillas In The Mist”

She wrote the acclaimed book Gorillas In The Mist and became an ardent conservationist for gorillas, but Dian Fossey's efforts to combat poaching ended up costing her life.

By Katie Serena • March 23, 2018

The LAPD Couldn’t Find Her Son – And Tried To Send Her Home With A Replacement

Christine Collins spent 36 years searching for her son Walter after his mysterious disappearance.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 22, 2018

The LAPD Couldn’t Find Her Son – And Tried To Send Her Home With A Replacement

Christine Collins spent 36 years searching for her son Walter after his mysterious disappearance.

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 22, 2018

The Nazis Sent Franceska Mann To The Gas Chamber, But She Had No Intention Of Going Quietly

Franceska Mann knew she was going to die, but she was determined to go down with a fight.

By Katie Serena • Mar 19, 2018

The Nazis Sent Franceska Mann To The Gas Chamber, But She Had No Intention Of Going Quietly

Franceska Mann knew she was going to die, but she was determined to go down with a fight.

By Katie Serena • March 19, 2018

25 Facts About Queen Victoria You Haven’t Heard Before

These little-known facts about Queen Victoria bring the indestructible monarch's story to life.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 16, 2018

25 Facts About Queen Victoria You Haven’t Heard Before

These little-known facts about Queen Victoria bring the indestructible monarch's story to life.

By Erin Kelly • March 16, 2018

Kathrine Switzer, The First Woman To Run The Boston Marathon, Was Almost Kicked Out For Her Gender

Kathrine Switzer made history when she entered the Boston Marathon in 1974, as the first woman ever to do so. But during the race, several officials tried to stop her.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 16, 2018

Kathrine Switzer, The First Woman To Run The Boston Marathon, Was Almost Kicked Out For Her Gender

Kathrine Switzer made history when she entered the Boston Marathon in 1974, as the first woman ever to do so. But during the race, several officials tried to stop her.

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 16, 2018

How Anna Anderson Became The Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia

In 1920, a woman was fished out of a lake claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. Did the princess really escape death or was it the ramblings of a madwoman?

By Andrew Milne • Mar 15, 2018

How Anna Anderson Became The Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia

In 1920, a woman was fished out of a lake claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. Did the princess really escape death or was it the ramblings of a madwoman?

By Andrew Milne • March 15, 2018

Catherine De Medici And Her “Flying Squadron” Of Female Spies

From half-naked banquets to thwarting plots against the throne, Catherine and her "Flying Squadron" knew how to use sex appeal in their favor.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 14, 2018

Catherine De Medici And Her “Flying Squadron” Of Female Spies

From half-naked banquets to thwarting plots against the throne, Catherine and her "Flying Squadron" knew how to use sex appeal in their favor.

By Gina Dimuro • March 14, 2018

Scientology And The Mysterious Death Of Lisa McPherson

Lisa McPherson died after a Scientology practice gone wrong. Her death opened the doors to a controversy over just how the church handles mental instability.

By Katie Serena • Mar 13, 2018

Scientology And The Mysterious Death Of Lisa McPherson

Lisa McPherson died after a Scientology practice gone wrong. Her death opened the doors to a controversy over just how the church handles mental instability.

By Katie Serena • March 13, 2018