Women's History: Meet The Women Who Changed The World

Queen Boudica And Her Epic Revenge Against The Romans

In her revenge, Boudica and her army cut people up, impaled them on skewers, and crucified and hanged them.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 22, 2018

Queen Boudica And Her Epic Revenge Against The Romans

In her revenge, Boudica and her army cut people up, impaled them on skewers, and crucified and hanged them.

By Kara Goldfarb February 22, 2018

World War II Japan’s “Comfort Women” And The Horrific Sexual Slavery They Endured

Comfort women were women and girls taken from occupied territories by Japan's Imperial Army during World War II and used as sex slaves in what were called comfort stations. Their struggle didn't come to light until decades later.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 21, 2018

World War II Japan’s “Comfort Women” And The Horrific Sexual Slavery They Endured

By Kara Goldfarb February 21, 2018

How Genghis Khan’s Great-Great-Granddaughter Turned Into One Of Asia’s Fiercest Warriors

Much of what is known about Khutulun comes from the written historical accounts of Marco Polo and the Persian historian Rashad al-Din.

By Aimee Lamoureux Feb 21, 2018

How Genghis Khan’s Great-Great-Granddaughter Turned Into One Of Asia’s Fiercest Warriors

Much of what is known about Khutulun comes from the written historical accounts of Marco Polo and the Persian historian Rashad al-Din.

By Aimee Lamoureux February 21, 2018

Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East

In 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as the queen regent. Just a few years later, she had Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Levant under her control.

By Aimee Lamoureux Feb 16, 2018

Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East

In 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as the queen regent. Just a few years later, she had Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Levant under her control.

By Aimee Lamoureux February 16, 2018

Did Desiree Jennings Fake Dystonia Or Was She Infected By A Flu Shot?

Desiree Jennings and her "doctor" claim that small amounts of mercury from a flu vaccine were responsible for her condition.

By Katie Serena Feb 13, 2018

Did Desiree Jennings Fake Dystonia Or Was She Infected By A Flu Shot?

Desiree Jennings and her "doctor" claim that small amounts of mercury from a flu vaccine were responsible for her condition.

By Katie Serena February 13, 2018

School Tells Girls They Can’t Say No When Asked To Dance

At first, Natalie Richard thought her daughter just misunderstood, but after speaking with the teachers, she realized the insane rule was very real.

By Katie Serena Feb 12, 2018

School Tells Girls They Can’t Say No When Asked To Dance

At first, Natalie Richard thought her daughter just misunderstood, but after speaking with the teachers, she realized the insane rule was very real.

By Katie Serena February 12, 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 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