5 Badass Tudor Women You’ve Never Heard Of
These five ladies from Tudor times are lesser-known but incredibly cool.
Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood Star and Genius Military Technology Inventor
Hedy Lamarr starred in over 18 films during the golden age of cinema in the 1940s. She was known in Hollywood as one of the most beautiful film actresses in...
Althea Gibson Broke the Color Barrier in the World of Tennis
Before Serena Williams, there was Althea Gibson – the first Black player to compete at US National Championships and the first to be ranked No.1 in the world. She achieved...
Deborah Sampson Successfully Disguised Herself as a Man to Fight in the US Revolutionary War
Being a woman didn’t stop Deborah Sampson from taking part in the Revolutionary war. Armed with courage and determination, she disguised herself as a man, enlisted in the army, and...
When a Joke Backfires and You Accidentally Advance Women’s Rights: Susanna Salter
A group of men in the Town of Argonia (Sumner County, Kansas) had a rude awakening when a joke intended to humiliate women (put them in their places so to...
The First Woman to Run for President of the United States, Victoria Woodhull
Hillary Clinton almost did it in 2016 – yes, she’s the first ‘almost’ first female President of the United States. But did you know that Victoria Woodhull is the first...