Betsy Ross: How the Seamstress Became an Enduring Symbol of American Patriotism
She's said to have created the first American flag, but the real story is more complicated.
8 Historical Female Rulers Who Challenged the Status Quo
These incredible women refused to wait on history's sidelines.
Coco Chanel’s Legacy, From Iconic Fashion Designer to Nazi Collaborator
The famed businesswoman had direct ties to Hitler’s intelligence agency.
An Insider Offers Unparalleled Insight into the Royal Family and a Bygone Era
Margaret Rhodes looks back at her life alongside the monarchy.
How Trota of Salerno, 12th-Century Female Gynecologist, Disappeared from History
The historical reputation of Trota through the years shows how the mores of a current society can restrict contemporary understanding of a figure from the past.
Schoolteacher Louise Thuliez Became a Key Resistance Fighter in 2 World Wars
Driven to help, Louise Thuliez aided underground networks in France despite facing an all-too-real threat of execution.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: New York City’s Deadliest Industrial Disaster
146 people lost their lives when the Asch Building went up in flames.
30 Important Women in History You May Not Have Heard of
These women are vital to history. Discover why.
30 Biographies of Remarkable Women That You Need to Read
These fascinating biographies deserve a spot on your must-read list.
7 Famous Female Warriors Who Took the Battlefield By Storm
What it really means to fight like a girl.
The Fascinating Platforms of 10 First Ladies
These women used their unique positions to enact change.
WWI Nurse Edith Cavell Sacrificed Her Life to Save Hundreds of Soldiers
On October 12, 1915, Cavell was executed for her part in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape Belgium.
How a Movement Grows: 100 Years of the 19th Amendment
On its 100th anniversary, we revisit the coalitions built in search of women's suffrage, and the struggles that continued after the passing of the suffrage amendment.
Stagecoach Mary: The Postal Worker Who Became A Legend of the Wild West
The first African American female postal worker was renowned for more than her groundbreaking status.
Harriet Tubman was the First Woman to Lead a U.S. Military Operation
Tubman led 150 men in a military operation that freed 750 enslaved people and wreaked havoc on Confederate troops.
12 Immersive Biographies to Lose Yourself In
Find your coziest chair, and curl up with one of these incredible biographies to while away an afternoon or two.
This Once-Enslaved Woman Disguised Herself as a Man to Enlist in the U.S. Army
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
8 Gripping Audiobooks That Offer an Escape from the News
These glimpses into the past will help you cope with the present.
Outspoken AIDS Activist Larry Kramer Has Passed Away at 84
Kramer was famous—and infamous—for his larger-than-life tactics.
Recharge with 10 Books About Inspirational People
These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.
