women’s history

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

Noor Inayat Khan, The Noble Indian Princess Turned British Spy

Noor Khan may have been born royal, but she proved herself an invaluable asset to the Allies during World War II.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 13, 2018

Noor Inayat Khan, The Noble Indian Princess Turned British Spy

Noor Khan may have been born royal, but she proved herself an invaluable asset to the Allies during World War II.

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 13, 2018

How Irish Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley Defied Elizabeth I And Conquered A Man’s World

How pirate queen Grace O'Malley ruled the high seas, bent the English crown to her will, and rose to the top of a world with little place for women.

By Daniel Rennie • Mar 10, 2018

How Irish Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley Defied Elizabeth I And Conquered A Man’s World

How pirate queen Grace O'Malley ruled the high seas, bent the English crown to her will, and rose to the top of a world with little place for women.

By Daniel Rennie • March 10, 2018

Amelia Earhart’s Skeleton Identified, New Study Claims

The bones were originally found in 1940, but scientists say a modern-day analysis of the bones revealed new information that links them to Earhart.

By Katie Serena • Mar 8, 2018

Amelia Earhart’s Skeleton Identified, New Study Claims

The bones were originally found in 1940, but scientists say a modern-day analysis of the bones revealed new information that links them to Earhart.

By Katie Serena • March 8, 2018

Queen Olympias — The Bad-Ass Mother Of Alexander The Great

If not for the indomitable Queen Olympias, Alexander the Great may never have conquered half the world during his historic reign.

By William DeLong • Mar 8, 2018

Queen Olympias — The Bad-Ass Mother Of Alexander The Great

If not for the indomitable Queen Olympias, Alexander the Great may never have conquered half the world during his historic reign.

By William DeLong • March 8, 2018

Peg Entwistle: The Starlet Who Killed Herself By Jumping Off The Hollywood Sign

It seemed like Peg Entwistle had everything going for her – until she threw herself from the Hollywood sign.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 6, 2018

Peg Entwistle: The Starlet Who Killed Herself By Jumping Off The Hollywood Sign

It seemed like Peg Entwistle had everything going for her – until she threw herself from the Hollywood sign.

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 6, 2018