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History of Women

If history was a Hollywood movie, the editing room floor would be littered with the stories of women clipped to make room for men’s stories. We’re here to tell those stories.

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The Woman Whose Doppelgänger Got Her Fired

The Woman Whose Doppelgänger Got Her Fired

The tale of a 19th-century teacher and her mysterious double

Sep 20

Fast Cars, Love Letters, and Wedding Rings: The “Tinder Swindlers” of The 1950s

Fast Cars, Love Letters, and Wedding Rings: The “Tinder Swindlers” of The 1950s

When only marriage makes a woman respectable, the temptation is hard to resist.

Renata Ellera Gomes

Sep 19

Period Sex Causes Red-headed Babies… & Other Tudor Period Beliefs

Period Sex Causes Red-headed Babies… & Other Tudor Period Beliefs

How women with periods were treated in Tudor

Jade McAndrew-Barlow

Sep 19

Mary Hellen Had Her Pick of John Quincy Adams’ Three Sons. She Chose Poorly.

Mary Hellen Had Her Pick of John Quincy Adams’ Three Sons. She Chose Poorly.

Biographers have called Mary Hellen a “vixen” who tortured the Adams brothers with her shameless flirting.

Sep 4

Why Is Child Marriage Still A Get Out Of Jail Free Card for Pedophiles?

Why Is Child Marriage Still A Get Out Of Jail Free Card for Pedophiles?

I wish I could tell you only a few states allow child marriage, but it’s the other way around. Only a few states don’t.

Aug 23

These Women Burnt Themselves Alive, and People Cheered Them On

These Women Burnt Themselves Alive, and People Cheered Them On

Millions of widows burned themselves alive in the name of honor. But did they have a choice?

Aug 14

Guess What Else Barbie’s Mom Did With Breasts?

Guess What Else Barbie’s Mom Did With Breasts?

“I’ve lived my life from breast to breast.” — Ruth Handler

Aug 2

Men Have Been Attacking Women’s Looks When They Feel Threatened for Centuries

Men Have Been Attacking Women’s Looks When They Feel Threatened for Centuries

The rise and fall of Sarah Mapp, the famous female bonesetter

Tara Blair Ball

Jul 27

Before Jack Sparrow, There Was Anne Bonny

Before Jack Sparrow, There Was Anne Bonny

The tale of a red-headed woman pirate

Jul 27

The First Barbie Was Modeled After a Sex Doll

The First Barbie Was Modeled After a Sex Doll

The history you won't read on Mattel's site.

Jul 27

A Playboy Model’s Death Was Kept Secret for Decades

A Playboy Model’s Death Was Kept Secret for Decades

The truth would not be revealed until 2014.

Jul 24

Boosted Posts in History Of Women

Boosted Posts in History Of Women

I made this list for the enjoyment of readers and to inspire our writers. As more posts are boosted, they’ll be added to the list. :)

Jul 9

Whipped, Starved and Stabbed — Little Mary’s Journey to Salvation

Whipped, Starved and Stabbed — Little Mary’s Journey to Salvation

How her story helped form the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Jul 4

OMG, Can You Even Imagine Being Locked Up Because You’re A Woman?

OMG, Can You Even Imagine Being Locked Up Because You’re A Woman?

Yeah, they called it gossiping and promiscuity, but they didn’t lock men up for talking and boinking too much

Jul 4

The Hairy, Scary History of the Vaginal Speculum

The Hairy, Scary History of the Vaginal Speculum

Ladies, get ready to clench your legs together…

Jun 30

She Suffered A Brutal Death For Helping Others

She Suffered A Brutal Death For Helping Others

The Sad Demise Of Fannie Sellins

Jun 28

3000 Years Ago One Doctor Called All Women Crazy And It Stuck

3000 Years Ago One Doctor Called All Women Crazy And It Stuck

Most women don’t even know the one woman who made sure we can’t be medicated without consent anymore

Jun 26

Would You Have Been Attractive in Ancient Greece?

Would You Have Been Attractive in Ancient Greece?

A Tour of the Weird and Wonderful World of Ancient Greek Female Beauty Standards

Jun 26

Before Labor Unions — There was Mother Jones

Before Labor Unions — There was Mother Jones

A Fearless Advocate for Working People In America

Jun 26

8 Dangerous Trends Women Subjected Themselves to Throughout History

8 Dangerous Trends Women Subjected Themselves to Throughout History

It’s crazy what one will do for the sake of fashion

Jun 23

Bill Nye, the Science Guy, was Pretty Cool, but his Mom was even Cooler

Bill Nye, the Science Guy, was Pretty Cool, but his Mom was even Cooler

Jacqueline Jenkins-Nye was part of a group of top-secret female codebreakers during WWII

Jun 15

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