Women in History Articles

The new Showtime series The First Lady has piqued our interest in the lives of these remarkable women.

The accomplished war correspondent was determined to see the action.

Knowledge is power.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating those who made great strides in the name of equality.

Compelling tales about powerful bloodlines.

These texts have had a tangible effect on the past and present.

These women are fascinating figures in their own right.

Her many achievements include pioneering a new kind of investigative journalism.

Margaret Hamilton oversaw MIT's groundbreaking Software Engineering Division.

Descended from a Macedonian line of rulers, Cleopatra VII was the last queen of Egypt before it fell to Caesar Augustus.

A funny, irreverent series you won't regret binging.

Illuminating tales of the past you won't want to miss.

The past comes to life in a vivid new way, thanks to these historical graphic novels.

The beloved children's author was deterred from a career as a mycologist.

These 10 accomplished women led countries, wrote poetry, chronicled history, and made their own.

Helen Duncan claimed she had learned classified military information through her psychic powers.

These stories of overcoming challenges and prejudices will make any reader think fondly of their school days—past, present or future.

The scam caused the French queen's reputation to further deteriorate.

Often demonized as patriarchal torture devices, these garments were seen as a practicality in their day.

Cleopatra the Alchemist dabbled in an early branch of science.