women’s history

Thank The Leaders Of The Suffrage Movement For Your Independence

To create lasting change--regardless of the area--it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jul 4, 2014

Thank The Leaders Of The Suffrage Movement For Your Independence

To create lasting change--regardless of the area--it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • July 4, 2014

5 Reasons Maria Mitchell Was A Total Bad Ass

"We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but is somewhat beauty and poetry.” - Maria Mitchell

By Savannah Cox • Jun 26, 2014

5 Reasons Maria Mitchell Was A Total Bad Ass

"We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but is somewhat beauty and poetry.” - Maria Mitchell

By Savannah Cox • June 26, 2014

12 Badass Revolutionary War Women You’ve Never Heard Of

A fascinating look at the history of twelve Revolutionary War women who, when it comes to bravery, have shown up their male counterparts.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jun 20, 2014

12 Badass Revolutionary War Women You’ve Never Heard Of

A fascinating look at the history of twelve Revolutionary War women who, when it comes to bravery, have shown up their male counterparts.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • June 20, 2014

10 Of The Most Famous Spies In History

Just reading about these famous spies and their tales of sex and secrecy will make your life seem more intriguing.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 11, 2014

10 Of The Most Famous Spies In History

Just reading about these famous spies and their tales of sex and secrecy will make your life seem more intriguing.

By Savannah Cox • April 11, 2014

35 Offensively Sexist Vintage Ads

From the mustache trainer to PEP Vitamins for women to whatever a health jolting chair is, these vintage ads are both hilarious and highly offensive.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 21, 2014

35 Offensively Sexist Vintage Ads

From the mustache trainer to PEP Vitamins for women to whatever a health jolting chair is, these vintage ads are both hilarious and highly offensive.

By Erin Kelly • March 21, 2014

The Evolution Of Madonna’s Feminist Message

Encouraging women to embrace and express their sexuality, Madonna's brand of feminism has been in the making for over a quarter of a century.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 20, 2014

The Evolution Of Madonna’s Feminist Message

Encouraging women to embrace and express their sexuality, Madonna's brand of feminism has been in the making for over a quarter of a century.

By All That's Interesting • March 20, 2014

7 Unknown Women Scientists Who Changed Your Understanding Of Reality

How many female scientists can you name that aren’t Marie Curie? Even today, the stigma about women in science persists, but each of the women in this list have directly contributed to the lexicon of modern life. Unknown Women Scientists: Ada King, Countess of Lovelace The only legitimate child of...

By Savannah Cox • Jan 12, 2014

7 Unknown Women Scientists Who Changed Your Understanding Of Reality

How many female scientists can you name that aren’t Marie Curie? Even today, the stigma about women in science persists, but each of the women in this list have directly contributed to the lexicon of modern life. Unknown Women Scientists: Ada King, Countess of Lovelace The only legitimate child of...

By Savannah Cox • January 12, 2014

Women’s Fashion And Its Incredibly Cruel History

Cruel Women’s Fashion No. 1: Corsets When one thinks of uncomfortable women’s fashions throughout history, most people jump to the corset. Originally developed in ancient Greece, women wore laced body braces that were tightened about the waist in order to create the illusion of an hourglass figure. For several centuries,...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 22, 2013

Women’s Fashion And Its Incredibly Cruel History

Cruel Women’s Fashion No. 1: Corsets When one thinks of uncomfortable women’s fashions throughout history, most people jump to the corset. Originally developed in ancient Greece, women wore laced body braces that were tightened about the waist in order to create the illusion of an hourglass figure. For several centuries,...

By All That's Interesting • July 22, 2013

The 20th Century’s Most Infamous Female Criminals And Killers

Though their male counterparts tend to reap more cinematic portrayals, the stories of these infamous female criminals and killers are just as monstrous.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 15, 2012

The 20th Century’s Most Infamous Female Criminals And Killers

Though their male counterparts tend to reap more cinematic portrayals, the stories of these infamous female criminals and killers are just as monstrous.

By All That's Interesting • December 15, 2012

History’s Most Prolific Women

Despite the hollow maxim that men run the world, history has given us a handful of prolific women who have aided in defining it.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 8, 2012

History’s Most Prolific Women

Despite the hollow maxim that men run the world, history has given us a handful of prolific women who have aided in defining it.

By All That's Interesting • June 8, 2012