U.S. women served their country bravely during multiple wars. But once the fighting stopped, they were expected to step down.
In the late 1880s, Weldon was vilified as a harpy who was in love with Sitting Bull—both she and the Lakota leader would meet tragic fates.
The U.S. occupation of the Ogasawara, or Bonin, Islands was anything but simple.
A band of 40, self-trained female confederate rebels were ready for battle—and in 1865, they got their chance.
In the late 19th century, psychiatrists and doctors began to label same-sex desire in medical terms—and looking for ways to reverse it.
A historic surplus and a bright idea led to relief for thousands of unemployed men during the height of the Depression.
Michael and Robert Rosenberg became orphans when their notorious parents were executed for espionage. Then what happened?
Ride was eminently qualified for space flight. So why did the press ask about makeup and periods?
