women’s history

Inside The Tumultuous Life And Mysterious Death Of Cleopatra Selene II

The only daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Cleopatra Selene II was taken prisoner by the Romans after her parents' suicides — but her story didn't end there.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 13, 2025

Inside The Tumultuous Life And Mysterious Death Of Cleopatra Selene II

The only daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Cleopatra Selene II was taken prisoner by the Romans after her parents' suicides — but her story didn't end there.

By Amber Morgan • January 13, 2025

Velma Barfield, The ‘Death Row Granny’ Who Killed Her Loved Ones To Conceal Her Drug Addiction

Velma Barfield seemed like a sweet, God-fearing woman. In reality, she was a serial killer responsible for the deaths of as many as seven people, including three romantic partners and her own mother.

By Mark Oliver • Jan 12, 2025

Velma Barfield, The ‘Death Row Granny’ Who Killed Her Loved Ones To Conceal Her Drug Addiction

Velma Barfield seemed like a sweet, God-fearing woman. In reality, she was a serial killer responsible for the deaths of as many as seven people, including three romantic partners and her own mother.

By Mark Oliver • January 12, 2025

Hypatia Of Alexandria, The Ancient Greek Intellectual Stoned To Death By A Christian Mob

One of the few women in Ancient Greek academe, Hypatia of Alexandria was a renowned philosopher and mathematician — and she was killed because of it.

By Abby Norman • Jan 7, 2025

Hypatia Of Alexandria, The Ancient Greek Intellectual Stoned To Death By A Christian Mob

One of the few women in Ancient Greek academe, Hypatia of Alexandria was a renowned philosopher and mathematician — and she was killed because of it.

By Abby Norman • January 7, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Abigail Williams, The 12-Year-Old Girl Who Helped Start The Salem Witch Trials

Abigail Williams was one of the first people "afflicted" during the Salem Witch Trials and went on to accuse 57 people of witchcraft. Then, she mysteriously vanished from the historical record.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jan 5, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Abigail Williams, The 12-Year-Old Girl Who Helped Start The Salem Witch Trials

Abigail Williams was one of the first people "afflicted" during the Salem Witch Trials and went on to accuse 57 people of witchcraft. Then, she mysteriously vanished from the historical record.

By Kara Goldfarb • January 5, 2025

The Wild Story Of Maureen Starkey, The First Wife Of The Beatles’ Drummer Ringo Starr

A former hairdresser, Maureen Starkey was married to Ringo Starr for 10 years before they divorced amid Starr's substance abuse — and Starkey's affair with George Harrison.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 1, 2025

The Wild Story Of Maureen Starkey, The First Wife Of The Beatles’ Drummer Ringo Starr

A former hairdresser, Maureen Starkey was married to Ringo Starr for 10 years before they divorced amid Starr's substance abuse — and Starkey's affair with George Harrison.

By Amber Morgan • January 1, 2025

How Old Was Mary When She Had Jesus? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Considering the Biblical account and ancient Jewish traditions, Mary was likely much younger than you'd expect when she had Jesus.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 22, 2024

How Old Was Mary When She Had Jesus? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Considering the Biblical account and ancient Jewish traditions, Mary was likely much younger than you'd expect when she had Jesus.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 22, 2024

Who Is Jane Hawking, The Woman Who Was Married To Stephen Hawking For 30 Years?

For 30 years, Jane Hawking was Stephen Hawking's wife and devoted caregiver — until he left her for one of his nurses.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 16, 2024

Who Is Jane Hawking, The Woman Who Was Married To Stephen Hawking For 30 Years?

For 30 years, Jane Hawking was Stephen Hawking's wife and devoted caregiver — until he left her for one of his nurses.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 16, 2024

The Incredible Life Of Ruth Handler, The Woman Who Invented Barbie

The president of Mattel, Ruth Handler debuted the Barbie doll in 1959 — and later created an innovative prosthetic for breast cancer survivors.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 15, 2024

The Incredible Life Of Ruth Handler, The Woman Who Invented Barbie

The president of Mattel, Ruth Handler debuted the Barbie doll in 1959 — and later created an innovative prosthetic for breast cancer survivors.

By Austin Harvey • December 15, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Victoria DiGiorgio Gotti, The Devoted Wife Of Mafia Boss John Gotti

Victoria DiGiorgio Gotti stood by her infamous husband's side throughout his bloody rise to the top of the Gambino crime family, raising their five children while he spent years at a time behind bars.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 12, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Victoria DiGiorgio Gotti, The Devoted Wife Of Mafia Boss John Gotti

Victoria DiGiorgio Gotti stood by her infamous husband's side throughout his bloody rise to the top of the Gambino crime family, raising their five children while he spent years at a time behind bars.

By Austin Harvey • December 12, 2024

The Widely Forgotten Story Of Sarah Josepha Hale, The Woman Who Helped Make Thanksgiving A National Holiday

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared "a Day of Thanksgiving and Praise" — after receiving an impassioned letter from magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 1, 2024

The Widely Forgotten Story Of Sarah Josepha Hale, The Woman Who Helped Make Thanksgiving A National Holiday

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared "a Day of Thanksgiving and Praise" — after receiving an impassioned letter from magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 1, 2024