women’s history

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

Did This 17-Year-Old Girl Really Strike Out Babe Ruth?

How a teenager named Jackie Mitchell struck out two of baseball's greats and why her story has historians puzzled.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 18, 2016

Did This 17-Year-Old Girl Really Strike Out Babe Ruth?

How a teenager named Jackie Mitchell struck out two of baseball's greats and why her story has historians puzzled.

By Savannah Cox • December 18, 2016

The Women Who Took Over An Oregon Town 100 Years Ago

These Oregonian women give new meaning to the phrase "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman."

By All That's Interesting • Dec 15, 2016

The Women Who Took Over An Oregon Town 100 Years Ago

These Oregonian women give new meaning to the phrase "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman."

By All That's Interesting • December 15, 2016

Ten Jackie Kennedy Quotes We Still Need To Hear

These Jackie Kennedy quotes reveal the iconic first lady's wisdom on everything from history to sex to her husband's assassination.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 9, 2016

Ten Jackie Kennedy Quotes We Still Need To Hear

These Jackie Kennedy quotes reveal the iconic first lady's wisdom on everything from history to sex to her husband's assassination.

By All That's Interesting • December 9, 2016

The Story Of Ching Shih, Prostitute Turned Lord Of The Pirates

How one 18th century concubine became the "Terror of South China."

By Krissy Howard • Nov 28, 2016

The Story Of Ching Shih, Prostitute Turned Lord Of The Pirates

How one 18th century concubine became the "Terror of South China."

By Krissy Howard • November 28, 2016