Virginia Hall, the Allies' Most Dangerous Spy
Nicknamed the "Limping Lady", she was not to be underestimated.
Florence Nightingale: Nurse, Pioneering Statistician, and Victorian Icon
Who was the lady with the lamp?
The Tragic Case of the Radium Girls, and Their Impact on Labor Rights
This public injustice became a force for change.
Hatshepsut: Egypt's Forgotten Female Pharaoh, Re-examined
Attempts to destroy her legacy have been unsuccessful.
The Military Coup That Put Catherine the Great on the Throne
Russia's last empress overthrew her own husband.
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926—2022
Elizabeth II died peacefully after a historic 70 years on the throne.
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Amazon Warrior Women: Separating Fact From Fiction
Does the fascinating Greek legend have any basis in reality?
The First Woman to Receive Both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star
Cordelia E. Cook paved the way for female service members.
Wyatt’s Rebellion Nearly Upended the English Monarchy
Politician Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger sought to overthrow Mary I.
Violet Jessop: The Queen of Sinking Ships
Having survived deadly disasters at sea, she was known as "Miss Unsinkable".
15 Fascinating LGBT History Books to Read for Pride Month
Give yourself the most colorful history lesson ever.
Olga of Kiev: A Ruthless Ruler and Ukrainian Saint
She remains a symbol of strength and fortitude for the Ukrainian people.
What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?
Over 80 years later, the pilot's mysterious disappearance remains unsolved.
15 Books About Fascinating First Ladies
The new Showtime series The First Lady has piqued our interest in the lives of these remarkable women.
How Martha Gellhorn Became the Only Woman to Land on Normandy Beach
The accomplished war correspondent was determined to see the action.
