women’s history

The 8 Most Bad-Ass Women Of World War II

The heroics of the women fighting in WW2 will amaze and enlighten you. Read more about the bad-ass women that helped win the war.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 14, 2016

The 8 Most Bad-Ass Women Of World War II

The heroics of the women fighting in WW2 will amaze and enlighten you. Read more about the bad-ass women that helped win the war.

By Erin Kelly • June 14, 2016

Empress Wu Zetian Killed Her Children In Order To Become China’s Only Female Ruler

Ambitious or power hungry? Was Empress Wu Zetian -- China's only female ruler -- truly as evil as the history books say?

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 4, 2016

Empress Wu Zetian Killed Her Children In Order To Become China’s Only Female Ruler

Ambitious or power hungry? Was Empress Wu Zetian -- China's only female ruler -- truly as evil as the history books say?

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 4, 2016

Four Women Who Helped Pave The Way For Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Bid

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, a number of women have helped get the American electorate acclimated to the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. Here are four female presidential candidates you should know.

By Abby Norman • Apr 28, 2016

Four Women Who Helped Pave The Way For Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Bid

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, a number of women have helped get the American electorate acclimated to the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. Here are four female presidential candidates you should know.

By Abby Norman • April 28, 2016

43 Stunning Photos Of The Ziegfeld Follies, The 1920s’ Sexiest Broadway Revue

These Ziegfeld Follies photos will transport you back to a time when sex was a touch more glamorous than it is today.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 19, 2016

43 Stunning Photos Of The Ziegfeld Follies, The 1920s’ Sexiest Broadway Revue

These Ziegfeld Follies photos will transport you back to a time when sex was a touch more glamorous than it is today.

By Erin Kelly • April 19, 2016

52 Photos Of The Enthralling Life Of Frida Kahlo

These Frida Kahlo photos prove that the renowned Mexican artist lived a painful yet profoundly influential life.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 5, 2016

52 Photos Of The Enthralling Life Of Frida Kahlo

These Frida Kahlo photos prove that the renowned Mexican artist lived a painful yet profoundly influential life.

By Erin Kelly • April 5, 2016

6 Brilliant Female Scientists Who Didn’t Get The Recognition They Deserved

Despite contributing so much to the world, many female scientists have failed to receive the acclaim that should have been theirs. Here are just some of the most important.

By Teresa Cantero • Mar 8, 2016

6 Brilliant Female Scientists Who Didn’t Get The Recognition They Deserved

Despite contributing so much to the world, many female scientists have failed to receive the acclaim that should have been theirs. Here are just some of the most important.

By Teresa Cantero • March 8, 2016

What Are Baby Hatches?

Last month, Switzerland opened its eighth baby hatch. Here's what it is and why it's so controversial.

By Teresa Cantero • Mar 8, 2016

What Are Baby Hatches?

Last month, Switzerland opened its eighth baby hatch. Here's what it is and why it's so controversial.

By Teresa Cantero • March 8, 2016

Why This Woman Conquered Niagara Falls In A Pickle Barrel

Meet Annie Edson Taylor and learn why the tale behind her infamous stunt is as fascinating as the stunt itself.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 6, 2016

Why This Woman Conquered Niagara Falls In A Pickle Barrel

Meet Annie Edson Taylor and learn why the tale behind her infamous stunt is as fascinating as the stunt itself.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 6, 2016

4 Female Civil Rights Leaders You Didn’t Learn About in School

Most people know who Rosa Parks is — here are four other women in the Civil Rights Movement whose names you should know.

By Abby Norman • Feb 4, 2016

4 Female Civil Rights Leaders You Didn’t Learn About in School

Most people know who Rosa Parks is — here are four other women in the Civil Rights Movement whose names you should know.

By Abby Norman • February 4, 2016

The Bizarre And Painful History of Breast Implants

Before the days of saline and silicone, doctors would try inserting pretty much anything. As this horrifying history of breast implants shows, that didn't always work out.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 21, 2016

The Bizarre And Painful History of Breast Implants

Before the days of saline and silicone, doctors would try inserting pretty much anything. As this horrifying history of breast implants shows, that didn't always work out.

By Erin Kelly • January 21, 2016