Women's History
When Authorities Dunked Outspoken Women in Water
In early modern England, women accused of being "common scolds" were immersed in rivers and lakes while strapped to contraptions known as ducking stools
Why American Girl Dolls Are Starring in Viral History Memes
The popular posts call for characters who witnessed the Salem Witch Trials, JFK's assassination and other historical events
Who Were the Women Behind James Joyce’s 'Ulysses'?
As the novel turns 100, two exhibitions tell the stories of the women who made it possible
Untold Stories of American History
Explore the lives of little-known changemakers who left their mark on the country
Amelia Earhart Statue Finally Arrives at U.S. Capitol
After a 23-year delay, the statue will represent Kansas in the Statuary Hall Collection
The Schoolteacher Who Saved Her Students From the Nazis
A new book explores the life of Anna Essinger, who led an entire school's daring escape from Germany in 1933
Inside Gateways, One of the World's Longest-Surviving Lesbian Nightclubs
A new documentary tells the story of the London nightclub where lesbian women found escape and acceptance
Who Was Norma McCorvey, the Woman Behind Roe v. Wade?
Dubbed "Jane Roe," McCorvey sought an abortion after becoming pregnant in 1969 but was thwarted by Texas' restrictive reproductive laws
Why Women's Music Embraces the Voices of Past Generations
New show examining the deep connections women make with musical tradition kicks off with a concert featuring folk star Alice Gerrard
Enacted 50 Years Ago, Title IX Is More Relevant Than Ever
New exhibit highlights female athletes who gained opportunities and the controversies that still surround the statute
How Vivian Maier, the Enigmatic Nanny Who Took 150,000 Photographs, Found Her Place in History
The late artist is getting her first full-scale exhibition in the United Kingdom this summer
When Abortion Was Illegal, Chicago Women Turned to the Jane Collective
A new documentary spotlights the group that helped thousands seeking abortions in the 1960s and '70s
In 1920s New York, This Woman Typist Became a Pioneering Aerial Photographer
Edith Keating survived the Halifax Explosion and eventually took to the skies, marking a path for other women to fly in her wake
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2022
From the alleged birthplace of Paul Bunyan to the original gateway to Yellowstone, these towns are buzzing with activity
Join in a Meditation on the Twists of Memories Handed Down From One Generation to Another
A new commission, based on the acclaimed video 'Birthright' by artist Maren Hassenger, explores the legacy of slavery in family history
The Woman Who Fought to End the 'Pernicious' Scourge of Kissing
New understandings of how disease spread informed Imogene Rechtin's ill-fated 1910 campaign to ban a universal human practice
She Was One of Britain's First Professional Female Portraitists. Why Isn't Joan Carlile Better Known?
Though only ten of her works have been identified, the painter's influence endures
What Did the Suffragists Really Think About Abortion?
Contrary to contemporary claims, Susan B. Anthony and her peers rarely discussed abortion, which only emerged as a key political issue in the 1960s
Escape From the Gilded Cage
Even if her husband was a murderer, a woman in a bad marriage once had few options. Unless she fled to South Dakota
Global Cultures Have Always Worshipped—and Feared—Women
A new explores two sides of female divinity
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