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.
How A Prostitute Turned Pirate Queen Defeated 3 Navies At Once
Chinese, British, and Portuguese forces combined couldn't take down Ching Shih.
New Netflix Documentary Reveals the Secret Love Story Behind A League of Their Own
A Secret Love reveals a beautiful story where sports history and queer history collide.
She Was One of the First Female Generals, but Her Legacy is in Telling Other Women’s Stories
Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught has continued her work long after her retirement.
Fact or Fantasy: All About Female Samurai Warrior Tomoe Gozen
Can you tell the difference between historical Japanese legend and creative fantasy fiction?
Axis Sally: The American Voice of Nazi Germany
A treasonous radio personality despised by US forces.
Harriet Tubman: The Facts of an Extraordinary Life
The woman who helped hundreds of enslaved people find freedom.
Julie d’Aubigny: The 17th-Century Operatic Swordswoman Who Wreaked Havoc Across France
Discover the legendary wild child of France.
The Russians Had Women's 'Battalions of Death' In World War I
With German forces approaching, Russia turned to a new source of manpower.
