women’s history

The Spice Girls’ “Girl Power” As Chronicled In Photos

These stunning Spice Girls photos will take you back to a time when "girl power" ruled the world -- all thanks to these five young women.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 19, 2016

The Spice Girls’ “Girl Power” As Chronicled In Photos

These stunning Spice Girls photos will take you back to a time when "girl power" ruled the world -- all thanks to these five young women.

By All That's Interesting • July 19, 2016

21 Empowering Hillary Clinton Quotes

Discover the most rousing Hillary Clinton quotes on women's rights, her journey through politics, and how she wants to change America for the better.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 5, 2016

21 Empowering Hillary Clinton Quotes

Discover the most rousing Hillary Clinton quotes on women's rights, her journey through politics, and how she wants to change America for the better.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 5, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jun. 19 – 25

Creepy vintage medical photos, Germany’s real-life fairy tale castles, famous monuments when they were under construction, iconic newspaper front pages, World War II’s most bad-ass women. Disturbing Medical Treatments And Gear Of Yesteryear Whether the outrageous historical medical treatments of decades and centuries past or the most bizarre practices of...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 24, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jun. 19 – 25

Creepy vintage medical photos, Germany’s real-life fairy tale castles, famous monuments when they were under construction, iconic newspaper front pages, World War II’s most bad-ass women. Disturbing Medical Treatments And Gear Of Yesteryear Whether the outrageous historical medical treatments of decades and centuries past or the most bizarre practices of...

By All That's Interesting • June 24, 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 • 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