women’s history

Valerie Solanas — The Radical Feminist Who Shot Andy Warhol

Shortly after publishing her manifesto, titled "Society for Cutting Up Men," Valerie Solanas' feminism spiraled out of control, and she attempted to assassinate famed artist Andy Warhol.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 8, 2018

Valerie Solanas — The Radical Feminist Who Shot Andy Warhol

Shortly after publishing her manifesto, titled "Society for Cutting Up Men," Valerie Solanas' feminism spiraled out of control, and she attempted to assassinate famed artist Andy Warhol.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 8, 2018

Meet Nancy Wake — The White Mouse Of The French Resistance

Nancy Wake was far from a damsel in distress, and by the end of the war was number one on the Gestapo's Most Wanted list.

By Katie Serena • Feb 7, 2018

Meet Nancy Wake — The White Mouse Of The French Resistance

Nancy Wake was far from a damsel in distress, and by the end of the war was number one on the Gestapo's Most Wanted list.

By Katie Serena • February 7, 2018

Was Edith Wilson Actually America’s First Female President?

For just over a year, Edith Wilson took on the duties of the president, following her husband's stroke, despite the fact that there was a Vice President ready to take over.

By Katie Serena • Feb 5, 2018

Was Edith Wilson Actually America’s First Female President?

For just over a year, Edith Wilson took on the duties of the president, following her husband's stroke, despite the fact that there was a Vice President ready to take over.

By Katie Serena • February 5, 2018

The Grisly, Botched Execution Of Mary, Queen Of Scots

Most beheadings in England were done without incident. Unfortunately for Mary, Queen of Scots, hers was not most.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 5, 2018

The Grisly, Botched Execution Of Mary, Queen Of Scots

Most beheadings in England were done without incident. Unfortunately for Mary, Queen of Scots, hers was not most.

By Gina Dimuro • February 5, 2018

24 Musicians Whose Legacies Could Face A #MeToo Reckoning

Some of the biggest stars in music are sexual predators and pedophiles. Most don't even deny it. Some even wrote songs about it.

By Mark Oliver • Jan 30, 2018

24 Musicians Whose Legacies Could Face A #MeToo Reckoning

Some of the biggest stars in music are sexual predators and pedophiles. Most don't even deny it. Some even wrote songs about it.

By Mark Oliver • January 30, 2018

26 Vintage Beer Ads That Are Even More Sexist Than You’d Imagine

Whether treating women as sex objects or servants, these sexist beer ads of decades past look positively shocking today.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 11, 2018

26 Vintage Beer Ads That Are Even More Sexist Than You’d Imagine

Whether treating women as sex objects or servants, these sexist beer ads of decades past look positively shocking today.

By All That's Interesting • January 11, 2018

Coco Chanel’s Secret Life As A Nazi Agent

From Nazi love affairs to partnerships with the Abwehr, Coco Chanel kept more than little black dresses in her closet.

By John Kuroski • Jan 3, 2018

Coco Chanel’s Secret Life As A Nazi Agent

From Nazi love affairs to partnerships with the Abwehr, Coco Chanel kept more than little black dresses in her closet.

By John Kuroski • January 3, 2018

The Story Of Shieldmaidens – The Viking Warrior Women

There's been great debate about the role of shieldmaidens in Viking culture — namely, whether they existed in the first place.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 22, 2017

The Story Of Shieldmaidens – The Viking Warrior Women

There's been great debate about the role of shieldmaidens in Viking culture — namely, whether they existed in the first place.

By Gina Dimuro • December 22, 2017

The History Of “Female Hysteria” And The Sex Toys Used To Treat It

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

By Katie Serena • Dec 21, 2017

The History Of “Female Hysteria” And The Sex Toys Used To Treat It

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

By Katie Serena • December 21, 2017

The Story Of Dolly Oesterreich – The Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For Years

Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 19, 2017

The Story Of Dolly Oesterreich – The Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For Years

Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic.

By Erin Kelly • December 19, 2017