The 7 Worst Birthdays to Have, According to Moms
If moms had a choice, they wouldn’t go into labor around the holidays.
If moms had a choice, they wouldn’t go into labor around the holidays.
The history of Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Sarah Josepha Hale, the holiday’s biggest fan.
The act of protesting has a long and productive history.
In 1956, two highly-regarded party figures stepped in for candidates Eisenhower and Stevenson to tackle election issues.
Women have written some of the most blood-curdlingly scary stories of all time, but they haven’t always gotten the credit they deserve. Explore some delightfully spooky Halloween reading from 11 masters of horror literature.
At the Olympics, some athletes will be performing tried and true moves. Others might be throwing new skills that will one day bear their names.
These memorable quotes from LGBTQ+ leaders—on everything from intersectionality to being an ally—will ring true all year round.
From her status as a Kidz Bop alumna to the real meaning behind her name, there's probably a lot of facts about Zendaya that you don't know about.
From “Alien” to “Gone with the Wind,” some classic movies you might not expect actually do manage to pass the Bechdel test.
Presidents have had a lot of titles and nicknames, but the wife of every president has one common honorific. Why do we call her “first lady”?
To celebrate Mother’s Day on May 12, 2024, here are 25 of history’s greatest moms.
“Little Women” is one of the world's most beloved novels—but Louisa May Alcott only wrote it to help her father get a publishing contract.
If you were a woman in the 19th century, virtually anything could get you committed to a psychiatric hospital—including drinking too much tea.
A fascinating new discovery has emerged about a pamphlet found in the rafters of William Shakespeare’s childhood home.
Discover these lesser-known but still highly accomplished female musicians that have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, like Ma Rainey and LaVern Baker.
To win a nuclear arms race, Leona Libby hid a pregnancy and brushed off being irradiated.
A lesser-known fact about the famed crime novelist: She was a beach bum.
What has come to be known as International Women’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years.
Find out everything you need to know about the origins of Women's History Month, including how it went from a daylong celebration born from a socialist idea to a monthlong institution in the United States.
The syringes used by medical professionals today can be traced back to her 1899 patent.
The courts ruled that the newly passed Massachusetts Constitution guaranteed that Freeman was indeed a free woman.
Meryl Streep is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hollywood history. Discover how this Oscar-winning star got her start—and how her first Academy Award ended up on a bathroom floor.
Elizabeth Fry championed prison reform, particularly for women and children, in 19th-century England.
There’s a surprisingly rich history at the root of this hair accessory.