women’s history

5 So-Called “Sluts” Who Made History

History shows that people have a way of silencing women by criticizing their sexuality. These women responded by changing history.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 3, 2017

5 So-Called “Sluts” Who Made History

History shows that people have a way of silencing women by criticizing their sexuality. These women responded by changing history.

By All That's Interesting • February 3, 2017

8 Momentous Innovations Brought To You By Overlooked Female Inventors

From beer to dishwashers to Kevlar, these women's inventions have changed the way the world works.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 26, 2017

8 Momentous Innovations Brought To You By Overlooked Female Inventors

From beer to dishwashers to Kevlar, these women's inventions have changed the way the world works.

By Erin Kelly • January 26, 2017

Jeannette Rankin: A Different Kind Of “First” Lady

The pioneering yet often overlooked career of Jeannette Rankin, the first women ever in the U.S. Congress.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 18, 2017

Jeannette Rankin: A Different Kind Of “First” Lady

The pioneering yet often overlooked career of Jeannette Rankin, the first women ever in the U.S. Congress.

By Savannah Cox • January 18, 2017

How Do Governments Around The World View Abortion?

Abortion rights remain a hot topic around the world — here's how governments outside the U.S. view the issue.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 16, 2017

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How Do Governments Around The World View Abortion?

Abortion rights remain a hot topic around the world — here's how governments outside the U.S. view the issue.

By All That's Interesting • January 16, 2017

Vegan Animal Rights Activist Denied Passport For Being Too Annoying

A Swiss village has denied an animal-rights activist's application for naturalization after she campaigned against local traditions such as putting bells on cows and piglet racing.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 11, 2017

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Vegan Animal Rights Activist Denied Passport For Being Too Annoying

A Swiss village has denied an animal-rights activist's application for naturalization after she campaigned against local traditions such as putting bells on cows and piglet racing.

By All That's Interesting • January 11, 2017

Mary Somerville: The Woman For Whom The Word “Scientist” Was Made

Before Mary Somerville, the word "scientist" didn't even exist.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 9, 2017

Mary Somerville: The Woman For Whom The Word “Scientist” Was Made

Before Mary Somerville, the word "scientist" didn't even exist.

By Erin Kelly • January 9, 2017

Wife Selling: The 19th Century Alternative To Divorce

Marriages are first and foremost an economic arrangement, and the 19th century practice of wife selling only bolsters that argument.

By Krissy Howard • Jan 8, 2017

Wife Selling: The 19th Century Alternative To Divorce

Marriages are first and foremost an economic arrangement, and the 19th century practice of wife selling only bolsters that argument.

By Krissy Howard • January 8, 2017

The Story Of Mary Toft, The Woman Who Gave Birth To Bunnies And Fooled All Of England

The idea that Mary Toft gave birth to rabbits is ridiculous. The fact that most of Britain believed her story is even more astounding.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 5, 2017

The Story Of Mary Toft, The Woman Who Gave Birth To Bunnies And Fooled All Of England

The idea that Mary Toft gave birth to rabbits is ridiculous. The fact that most of Britain believed her story is even more astounding.

By Savannah Cox • January 5, 2017

How Catherine The Great Shook Up Europe’s Male Power Structure — And Was Punished For It

It was sexism, not a horse -- as one infamous rumor goes -- that brought down the powerful Russian empress known as Catherine the Great.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 2, 2017

How Catherine The Great Shook Up Europe’s Male Power Structure — And Was Punished For It

It was sexism, not a horse -- as one infamous rumor goes -- that brought down the powerful Russian empress known as Catherine the Great.

By Savannah Cox • January 2, 2017

Carrie Fisher: A Life In Photos

Fisher will be remembered for her acting talent and razor-sharp wit. Look back on her storied life with these Carrie Fisher photos.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher: A Life In Photos

Fisher will be remembered for her acting talent and razor-sharp wit. Look back on her storied life with these Carrie Fisher photos.

By Erin Kelly • December 27, 2016