Women's History
The Smithsonian Acquires Major Works by and About Phillis Wheatley
The stunning trove of texts sheds new light on Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry
Following British Explorer Isabella Bird's Footsteps Through the Rockies, 150 Years Later
The intrepid Victorian-era author proved that a lady’s life could be in the mountains, and I am forever grateful for that
How the 'Wild Beasts' of Fauvism Took the Art World by Storm
A new exhibition examines the short-lived movement—and sheds new light on its women members
The Remarkable Story of WWII’s 6888th Battalion, as Told by the Women Who Were There
Learn about the accomplishments of the Black Americans who served their country abroad, even as they faced discrimination at home
Nebraska Volleyball Sets New World Record for Attendance at a Women's Sporting Event
A total of 92,003 fans packed into the university's football stadium on Wednesday night
A Lost Edith Wharton Play Debuts on Stage for the First Time
After more than 100 years, the renowned writer's script resurfaced in a Texas archive
The Real History Behind the 'Golda' Movie
A new film explores how Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir navigated the 1973 Yom Kippur War
The Misunderstood Visionary Behind the Black Panther Party
Huey P. Newton has been mythologized and maligned since his murder 34 years ago. His family and friends offer an intimate look inside his life and mind
Five Ways of Looking at Harriet Tubman
Philadelphia has selected five semi-finalist proposals for a new statue at City Hall
'Barbie' Makes History, Becoming First Billion-Dollar Movie Directed Solely by a Woman
Greta Gerwig's movie challenges dated notions about the box-office appeal of films centered on women
Sports Legend Althea Gibson Served Up Tennis History When She Broke Through in 1950
Her athletic performance in New York impressed onlookers of all colors and cracked opened the door for a new generation of Black players to come
Henrietta Lacks' Family Settles Lawsuit Over the Use of Her Cells Without Consent
Lacks' endlessly replicating cancer cells, collected without her knowledge in 1951, have enabled major medical breakthroughs
Iron Age Warrior Buried With a Sword and Mirror Was a Woman, Study Says
The unusual burial on a small island off of England sheds new light on women's role in Iron Age warfare
At the 1939 World’s Fair, Robert Latou Dickinson Demystified Pregnancy for a Curious Public
The gynecologist and sculptor’s “Birth Series” broke barriers, but how do his views on abortion, race and women’s health square with what we know today?
A Monument Honoring Shirley Chisholm, the First Black Congresswoman, Is Coming to Brooklyn
After years of delays, New York City officially approved a statue commemorating the borough native and political trailblazer
When Barbie Broke the Glass Ceiling
The iconic doll traveled to space, flew with the Thunderbirds and joined the NBA, beating real-life women to an array of career milestones
The Evolution of the Little Black Dress
A new exhibition showcases how the meaning of the garment has changed since its invention in 1926
Mysterious 2,500-Year-Old Skeletons Found in Israel's Negev Desert
The tomb was located at the crossroads of two trading routes—and far away from any ancient settlements
The 'Ivory Man'—a Powerful Leader Buried in a Lavish Tomb 5,000 Years Ago—Was Actually a Woman
Researchers in Spain had previously assumed that the grave belonged to a high-status young man
This Summer's Women's World Cup Follows Decades of Challenges On and Off the Field
Predicted to break attendance records, the tournament has already sold over a million tickets
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