women’s history

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

The Story Of Nellie Bly And Why Only A Woman Could Pull Off This Stunning Exposé Of A Victorian Mental Asylum

The thrilling tale of perhaps the most daring undercover feat in the history of journalism by a woman named Nellie Bly.

By Abby Norman • Nov 25, 2016

The Story Of Nellie Bly And Why Only A Woman Could Pull Off This Stunning Exposé Of A Victorian Mental Asylum

The thrilling tale of perhaps the most daring undercover feat in the history of journalism by a woman named Nellie Bly.

By Abby Norman • November 25, 2016

Real-Life Rosie The Riveters: The Factory Women Who Helped The US Win World War II

See the real factory women who powered America's industry during World War II.

By John Kuroski • Nov 11, 2016

Real-Life Rosie The Riveters: The Factory Women Who Helped The US Win World War II

See the real factory women who powered America's industry during World War II.

By John Kuroski • November 11, 2016

5 People Who Got Screwed Out Of The History Books Because They Weren’t White Men

It’s often been said that much of the United States’ history has been “whitewashed”: That school history textbooks focus primarily — and unduly — on the achievements of Caucasians, and more specifically, Caucasian men. Critics say that this lack of diversity not only does a disservice to American students who...

By Abby Norman • Oct 16, 2016

5 People Who Got Screwed Out Of The History Books Because They Weren’t White Men

It’s often been said that much of the United States’ history has been “whitewashed”: That school history textbooks focus primarily — and unduly — on the achievements of Caucasians, and more specifically, Caucasian men. Critics say that this lack of diversity not only does a disservice to American students who...

By Abby Norman • October 16, 2016

21 Inspiring Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

These stirring Eleanor Roosevelt quotes address everything from democracy to achieving peace to making the most of your time on Earth.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 29, 2016

21 Inspiring Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

These stirring Eleanor Roosevelt quotes address everything from democracy to achieving peace to making the most of your time on Earth.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 29, 2016

The Five Most Bad Ass Women Of The Civil War

Five spies, soldiers, and activists far too brave to not have a bigger place in the history books.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 20, 2016

The Five Most Bad Ass Women Of The Civil War

Five spies, soldiers, and activists far too brave to not have a bigger place in the history books.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 20, 2016

Sylvia Plath: 8 Lesser-Known Facts About The Literary Darling

Many regard Sylvia Plath as one of the 20th century's finest -- and darkest -- poets. Here are some aspects of her life you might not already know about.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 13, 2016

Sylvia Plath: 8 Lesser-Known Facts About The Literary Darling

Many regard Sylvia Plath as one of the 20th century's finest -- and darkest -- poets. Here are some aspects of her life you might not already know about.

By Erin Kelly • September 13, 2016