women’s history

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

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • Jan 7, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • January 7, 2016

The World’s Unlikeliest Astronaut Shows Us What It’s Like To Be In Space

Feel what it's like to be in space as Helen Sharman, the world's most unlikeliest astronaut, shares her beautiful space dreams in this stunning video.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 12, 2015

The World’s Unlikeliest Astronaut Shows Us What It’s Like To Be In Space

Feel what it's like to be in space as Helen Sharman, the world's most unlikeliest astronaut, shares her beautiful space dreams in this stunning video.

By All That's Interesting • December 12, 2015

Six Extraordinary Female Nobel Prize Winners Who Changed The World

These female Nobel Prize winners' momentous, diverse achievements have impacted the world far more than we realize.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 10, 2015

Six Extraordinary Female Nobel Prize Winners Who Changed The World

These female Nobel Prize winners' momentous, diverse achievements have impacted the world far more than we realize.

By All That's Interesting • December 10, 2015

Beyond The Bedroom: The Surprising History Of Prostitution Around The World

The complex history of prostitution around the world reveals where and when prostitutes offered way more than sex. Perhaps the United States could learn a thing or two from these countries.

By Katie Serena • Dec 7, 2015

Beyond The Bedroom: The Surprising History Of Prostitution Around The World

The complex history of prostitution around the world reveals where and when prostitutes offered way more than sex. Perhaps the United States could learn a thing or two from these countries.

By Katie Serena • December 7, 2015

In 1955, A “Woman’s Car” Actually Existed, And It Came With A Purse

A closer look at one of the most disastrously sexist products ever, the 1955 Dodge La Femme.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 3, 2015

In 1955, A “Woman’s Car” Actually Existed, And It Came With A Purse

A closer look at one of the most disastrously sexist products ever, the 1955 Dodge La Femme.

By Erin Kelly • December 3, 2015

Is The Study Claiming That All Women Are Bisexual Or Lesbians Worthless?

Results of a recent study made the rounds on the Internet this past week, tantalizing (and angering) social media users with the idea that women are “never straight,” but either bisexual or lesbians. In a recent study meant to learn more about female sexuality, researchers at the University of Essex...

By Savannah Cox • Nov 9, 2015

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Is The Study Claiming That All Women Are Bisexual Or Lesbians Worthless?

Results of a recent study made the rounds on the Internet this past week, tantalizing (and angering) social media users with the idea that women are “never straight,” but either bisexual or lesbians. In a recent study meant to learn more about female sexuality, researchers at the University of Essex...

By Savannah Cox • November 9, 2015

The Curious Life Of The Conjoined Hilton Sisters

Before Paris and Nicky were Violet and Daisy Hilton. Unfortunately, life for these Hilton sisters was far from charmed.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 14, 2015

The Curious Life Of The Conjoined Hilton Sisters

Before Paris and Nicky were Violet and Daisy Hilton. Unfortunately, life for these Hilton sisters was far from charmed.

By Erin Kelly • October 14, 2015