Deepen Your Knowledge of the Past With 8 of the Most Influential Books in History
These texts have had a tangible effect on the past and present.
The Bold Life of Nellie Bly, Journalist and Adventurer
Her many achievements include pioneering a new kind of investigative journalism.
This Female Coder Wrote the Apollo Project by Hand
Margaret Hamilton oversaw MIT's groundbreaking Software Engineering Division.
5 Cleopatra Books That Unveil the Woman Behind the Myth
Descended from a Macedonian line of rulers, Cleopatra VII was the last queen of Egypt before it fell to Caesar Augustus.
Before Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter Wanted to Study Mushrooms
The beloved children's author was deterred from a career as a mycologist.
10 Royal Women Who Also Made History as Writers
These 10 accomplished women led countries, wrote poetry, chronicled history, and made their own.
A British Woman Was Convicted Under a Witchcraft Law During WWII
Helen Duncan claimed she had learned classified military information through her psychic powers.
The Affair of the Diamond Necklace Contributed To Marie Antoinette's Downfall
The scam caused the French queen's reputation to further deteriorate.
The History of the Corset, a Garment Fraught with Misconceptions
Often demonized as patriarchal torture devices, these garments were seen as a practicality in their day.
This Historical Female Scientist Attempted to Solve the Mysteries of Alchemy
Cleopatra the Alchemist dabbled in an early branch of science.
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.
