English poet and novelist Emily Jane Brontë is known for her novel, Wuthering Heights, which was … Emily Brontë, the author of the famed Wuthering HeightsRead more
Women
Notable American Investigative Journalist, Nellie Bly
American journalist Elizabeth Jane Cochran Seaman, or “Nellie Bly” is famous for breaking records when she … Notable American Investigative Journalist, Nellie BlyRead more
The Eldest Russian Grand Duchess, Olga Nikolaevna Romanova
Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia was the Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra of Russia’s … The Eldest Russian Grand Duchess, Olga Nikolaevna RomanovaRead more
Napoleon’s first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais
Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais was Napoleon’s first wife and the first Empress of the French. During … Napoleon’s first wife, Josephine de BeauharnaisRead more
Nancy Wake, the Gestapo’s Most Wanted During World War II
During World War II, Australian Nancy Grace Augusta Wake was a Special Operations Executive for the … Nancy Wake, the Gestapo’s Most Wanted During World War IIRead more
The First Female Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton
American novelist Edith Wharton was the first female to win a Pulitzer Prize for her novel … The First Female Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, Edith WhartonRead more
Author and Early Feminist, Mary Wollstonecraft
Writer, philosopher, and women’s rights advocate, Mary Wollstonecraft wrote many novels and treatises along with a … Author and Early Feminist, Mary WollstonecraftRead more
What Did People Use Before Shampoo?
When commercial shampoo began hitting store shelves in the 1930s, it changed the world. That begs … What Did People Use Before Shampoo?Read more
Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as President
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was President Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and from 1915-1921, she was the … Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as PresidentRead more
Who was Mary of Modena?
Born Maria Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella d’Este, Mary of Modena was the second wife of James … Who was Mary of Modena?Read more