Learn the story of Anne Hutchinson, a brave woman who stood up for what she believed in during early colonial America. Anne spoke out about religion and fairness at a time when women weren’t supposed to lead or question authority. She...

Set sail with Anne Bonny, one of the most daring pirates of the Caribbean! In this episode, we’ll learn how Anne left her quiet life behind to join a pirate crew and sail the high seas. She dressed like a man, fought alongside other...

Discover the powerful and fascinating world of women in ancient Egypt. This video explores the roles, rights, and daily lives of Egyptian women, from queens like Cleopatra and Nefertiti to priestesses, doctors, and workers. Learn how...

Mary Anne Franks, professor of law at George Washington Law School, recently published Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment. In the book, she explores the concept of "fearless speech," drawn from the ancient Greek idea...

Dava Sobel, a longtime science writer, came to the subject of women in science relatively late in her career. While researching her book The Glass Universe, about women astronomers at Harvard, she was struck by how much she had...

Debórah Dwork is the director of the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity at The Graduate Center, CUNY, and an author. Her latest book, Saints and Liars, explores the stories of Americans who...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the author of Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls and How We Can Take It Back. She has written opinion and analysis pieces...

In this video, we explore the fascinating lives of three women who inspired some of history's most iconic artworks. From Amelie Gautreau, the model for John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Madame X, to Muriel Foster, known for her role in...

This video uncovers the hidden secrets in historical portraits, like the altered image of Isabella de Medici, and explores how art has long been used to manipulate appearances. We dive into the symbolism, cultural beauty standards, and...

In this video, we dive into the real-life appearance of Pocahontas, debunking the Disney movie's portrayal and revealing the truth behind her dress and features. Discover how Pocahontas and the Powhatan people dressed, the materials they...

We've counted down our top 10 re-creations of historical figures from this year, 2023.

This x-ray image of a woman, found hidden underneath a 1580s portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, has fascinated researchers and the public. It’s led many to come to believe that this is a secret image of Elizabeth’s disgraced mother, Anne...

Meet the Longboard Girls Crew, a group breaking stereotypes and redefining what it means to ride a longboard as women.

Explore the journey of twin DJs, Angel and Dren, from Bronx roots to spinning tracks worldwide.

Charles II of England - the so-called "Merry Monarch" - had a legendary love life. His mistresses were visible, integral members of his court. Stories of their affairs with the king, and their rivalries with each other, have echoed...

Between 1848 and 1920, the women’s suffrage movement in the United States campaigned tirelessly for the right to vote, overcoming divisions to spearhead the Nineteenth Amendment.

At a time when women in the United States did not have the right to vote, Susan B. Anthony played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.

What was life like in the New England Colonies? Explore the transformation of New England from a harsh Pilgrim settlement to a revolutionary hotbed, encompassing conflict, cooperation and the quest for freedom.

Life for women in the Thirteen Colonies varied hugely depending on religion, ethnicity and location. Explore the day to day lives of Puritans, Quakers, indentured servants and enslaved women in Colonial North America.

Between the 1790s and the 1830s, the United States experienced a Second Great Awakening, as religious revivalists campaigned to improve the moral and spiritual character of the country.

The First Great Awakening revived Christianity across the American colonies, introducing a new era of religious practice and community involvement.

During the American Civil War, women defied gender norms by managing homesteads, serving as nurses, and even spying, significantly impacting the war's course.

Women in the Revolutionary War did more than manage the homefront – they spied, wrote influential works, and fought for future rights.

Learn more about the women's suffrage movement in this interview with Dr. Colleen Shogan, vice chair of the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission and senior vice president at the White House Historical Association, on the occasion of...