Amazing Women

Mary Toft, the 18th-Century Woman who Gave Birth to Rabbits

By Stephanie Weber In 1726, a poor woman in Godalming, Surrey named Mary Toft was…

Ellen and William Craft, the Most Daring Slave Escape in History

The true story of Ellen and William Craft Sometimes in history there is a story…

Mademoiselle Maupin, the 17th-century bisexual sword-fighting singer

The extraordinary, rebellious life of Julie D’Aubigny, also known as Mademoiselle Maupin Born in 1673,…

Audrey Munson, America’s First and Forgotten Supermodel

By Stephanie Weber Audrey Munson might not sound familiar to modern day New Yorkers, but…

5 Real-Life Princesses That Should Have Their Own Movie

Disney has made millions of dollars making movies based on fictional and real life “princesses.” …

Dolley Madison, the “First” First Lady

Ok, sure technically Martha Washington was the First First Lady, but she didn’t really want…

The Petticoat Revolution: When Women Took Over the Government

The Petticoat Revolution A wave of women is rising over the U.S., but the revolution…

Queen Victoria, Biography and Accomplishments

By Rachel Basinger Queen Victoria, who lived from 1819-1901, was the ruler of England at…

Was Queen Charlotte England’s First Black Queen?

By Kimberly Ison From the editors: Check out Bridgerton on Netflix for a great series…

Think Teddy Roosevelt was a Badass? You Haven’t Met His Daughter

By Kimberly Ison Drinking, smoking in public, spending time with men, staying out late, gambling……