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Women’s History

We celebrate the resilient and revolutionary women who've shaped our world. Discover the stories and legacies of female visionaries, artists, and leaders.

Alix of Hesse, the Tragic German Princess Who Became the Last Tsarina
Alix of Hesse, the Tragic German Princess Who Became the Last Tsarina

Born a princess with seemingly endless opportunities ahead of her, Alexandra of Hesse-Darmstadt unwittingly found herself on a path of destruction.

The Controversial Story of Olympias, Alexander the Great’s Powerful Mother
The Controversial Story of Olympias, Alexander the Great’s Powerful Mother

Olympias, wife of Philip II of Macedon and mother of Alexander the Great, stands out as one of the few women in Hellenistic politics.

What Happened to Olympias, Mother of Alexander the Great?
What Happened to Olympias, Mother of Alexander the Great?

Olympias played a significant role in the years of conflict following the death of her son, Alexander the Great. History would not remember her kindly.

How to Gain Power as a Medieval Woman
How to Gain Power as a Medieval Woman

What were the paths to power for Medieval women in a world ruled by men?

Agatha Christie: Queen of…Theater?
Agatha Christie: Queen of…Theater?

Despite her fame as a murder mystery writer, Agatha Christie had a significant—though lesser known—impact on and love for the world of theater.

Anne Frank: Her Life, Death, and Legacy Explained
Anne Frank: Her Life, Death, and Legacy Explained

Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl, documented her life in hiding from Nazi persecution. After WWII, she became an international symbol of the Holocaust.

Agatha Christie: Discover the Woman Behind the Mystery
Agatha Christie: Discover the Woman Behind the Mystery

Agatha Christie is a well-known author of the mid-twentieth century, particularly for her wildly popular mystery novels.

What Was the Women’s Land Army?
What Was the Women’s Land Army?

As British men fought on the frontlines during the World Wars, the Women’s Land Army was given a vital task as part of the war effort: feeding the nation.