Women in History Articles

Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.

These glimpses into the past will help you cope with the present.

Kramer was famous—and infamous—for his larger-than-life tactics.

These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.

Chinese, British, and Portuguese forces combined couldn't take down Ching Shih.

A Secret Love reveals a beautiful story where sports history and queer history collide.

Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught has continued her work long after her retirement.

Can you tell the difference between historical Japanese legend and creative fantasy fiction?

A treasonous radio personality despised by US forces.

The woman who helped hundreds of enslaved people find freedom.

Discover the legendary wild child of France.

With German forces approaching, Russia turned to a new source of manpower.

The Doughnut Girls of World War I delivered a taste of home when it was needed most, boosting morale and the popularity of the Salvation Army.

While their men fought on the front lines, women fought their own battle at home and in the workforce—and helped bring the Allied Powers to victory.

Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth continued to save lives even as mortar shells rained down around them.

Five lucky winners will get a copy of the new collection by Catherine Whitlock and Rhodri Evans.

Susan Roley Malone had cherished the ideal of working for the Bureau long before a career as an FBI agent was open to women.

From the smallest atoms to the biggest adventures in space, these women used their scientific knowledge to change the world.

Five authors carry on the legacy of Carson's five iconic books.

There’s more to the loving holiday than meets the eye.