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Why Footbinding Persisted in China for a Millennium
Despite the pain, millions of Chinese women stood firm in their devotion to the tradition
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The British View the War of 1812 Quite Differently Than Americans Do
The star-spangled war confirmed independence for the United States. But for Great Britain, it was a betrayal
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The Amazon Women: Is There Any Truth Behind the Myth?
Strong and brave, the Amazons were a force to be reckoned with in Greek mythology—but did the fierce female warriors really exist?
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The Heartbreaking History of Divorce
Historian Amanda Foreman explores the other side of love and marriage
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