women’s history

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

“It Was The Biggest Grow I’ve Ever Seen” – Suburban Mom Busted For Running Multimillion Dollar Weed Operation

Stephanie Smith's warehouses were described as fortress-like and had been outfitted with a 12-foot metal rolling fencing, fortified doors, and large concrete walls.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 16, 2017

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“It Was The Biggest Grow I’ve Ever Seen” – Suburban Mom Busted For Running Multimillion Dollar Weed Operation

Stephanie Smith's warehouses were described as fortress-like and had been outfitted with a 12-foot metal rolling fencing, fortified doors, and large concrete walls.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 16, 2017

Study Says Men Are Less Likely To Have Mental Health Problems Than Women Until Their 80s

Experts believe that the trend in mental health between men and women may have something to do with societal stigmas.

By Katie Serena • Dec 14, 2017

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Study Says Men Are Less Likely To Have Mental Health Problems Than Women Until Their 80s

Experts believe that the trend in mental health between men and women may have something to do with societal stigmas.

By Katie Serena • December 14, 2017

6 Feminist Icons Who Don’t Get The Credit They Deserve

Unlike Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, these feminist icons never got the recognition they deserved.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 9, 2017

6 Feminist Icons Who Don’t Get The Credit They Deserve

Unlike Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, these feminist icons never got the recognition they deserved.

By All That's Interesting • December 9, 2017

14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past

From corsets to codpieces, these strange historical fashion trends make even less sense now than they did back then.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 8, 2017

14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past

From corsets to codpieces, these strange historical fashion trends make even less sense now than they did back then.

By All That's Interesting • December 8, 2017

The History Of The Onna-Bugeisha, Japan’s Bad Ass Female Samurai

Though the depiction of samurai warriors is traditionally male-oriented, female samurai known as Onna-bugeisha were just as fearsome.

By Katie Serena • Dec 5, 2017

The History Of The Onna-Bugeisha, Japan’s Bad Ass Female Samurai

Though the depiction of samurai warriors is traditionally male-oriented, female samurai known as Onna-bugeisha were just as fearsome.

By Katie Serena • December 5, 2017

Meet Catalina De Erauso, The Cross-Dressing Warrior Nun Of 17th-Century Spain

Whether it was "killer," "lover," "con artist," or adventurer, Catalina de Erauso was called many things. This is her story.

By Andrew Milne • Nov 23, 2017

Meet Catalina De Erauso, The Cross-Dressing Warrior Nun Of 17th-Century Spain

Whether it was "killer," "lover," "con artist," or adventurer, Catalina de Erauso was called many things. This is her story.

By Andrew Milne • November 23, 2017