One Of The First Two Female FBI Agents Got Her Start In The Marines
Susan Roley Malone had cherished the ideal of working for the Bureau long before a career as an FBI agent was open to women.
13 Female Scientists Who Shaped Our Understanding of the World
From the smallest atoms to the biggest adventures in space, these women used their scientific knowledge to change the world.
Anna Jarvis and the Surprising History of Mother’s Day
There’s more to the loving holiday than meets the eye.
A Mother's Love Became Her Most Valuable Weapon
New York's first and only legislative divorce was granted to Eunice Chapman in 1818, along with custody of her children.
7 Facts About Black Women Who Shaped History
In celebration of Black Women's History Month, discover another side of iconic black women.
18 Important Women in History You May Not Have Heard of
These women are vital to history. Discover why.
8 Little-Known Women's History Month Facts
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating those who made great strides in the name of equality.
20 Biographies of Remarkable Women That You Need to Read
These fascinating biographies deserve a spot on your must-read list.
You Know the Founding Fathers, Now Meet the Founding Mothers
These women nurtured the founding of the nation.
20 Influential Women in History You Need to Know About
Their influence and contributions are impossible to ignore.
The Tumultuous Life of Mary, Queen of Scots
Take a detailed look at the life of a ruler who inherited the throne when she was just six days old.
The Untold Story of Kate Warne, America's First Female Private Eye
When Kate Warne marched into Allan Pinkerton's office, he couldn't have imagined all she would achieve as his agent.
Night Witches: The Fierce, All-Female Soviet Fighter Pilots of WWII
They flew their first mission in June 1942—and quickly developed a reputation for deadly precision.
Discover Emma Goldman's Life of Anarchy in To the Barricades
Goldman was a revolutionary from the start – but her life ended in exile.
Ruth Gruber: The Making of a Trailblazing Female Correspondent
In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.
The Midnight Ride of Sybil Ludington
The sixteen-year-old raced through the night to warn fellow colonists of approaching British forces.
Nancy Wake: The Fearless Resistance Fighter Who Led Over 7,000 Soldiers Against the Nazis
“Somebody once asked me ‘Have you ever been afraid?’ Hah! I’ve never been afraid in my life.”
7 Female Pirates You Might Not Know About
They may not be household names, but these swashbuckling female pirates left their mark on history.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko: The Red Army Sniper Who Took Out over 300 German Soldiers During World War II
"Lady Death" was responsible for 309 kills.
10 Powerful Books to Read for Women's History Month
The future is female—but so was the past.
