WOMEN

If you were a woman in the 19th century, virtually anything could get you committed to a psychiatric hospital—including drinking too much tea.

A fascinating new discovery has emerged about a pamphlet found in the rafters of William Shakespeare’s childhood home.

Discover these lesser-known but still highly accomplished female musicians that have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, like Ma Rainey and LaVern Baker.

Meryl Streep is one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hollywood history. Discover how this Oscar-winning star got her start—and how her first Academy Award ended up on a bathroom floor.

Elizabeth Fry championed prison reform, particularly for women and children, in 19th-century England.

There’s a surprisingly rich history at the root of this hair accessory.

Discover how Sandra Day O’Connor overcame the odds to become the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice.

Ahead of the release of Ridley Scott’s biopic, ‘Napoleon,’ here are 11 facts about the woman who once stood in the emperor’s shadow.

In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.

In the coming decades, five princesses are expected to ascend the thrones of Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

Mary Katharine Goddard was one of America’s first publishers, and she was tasked with printing and delivering the Declaration of Independence to the 13 colonies.

Marsha P. Johnson was a relentless advocate for gay rights, best known for her involvement in the Stonewall Uprising and tireless efforts to protect those in her community.