# Feminism

These Fabulous Facts About Flappers Prove they Made the 20s Roar
The 1920s was a decade of rapid change, and societal values – particularly among urban elites – quickly shifted from women being expected to be wives who are subordinate to their husbands…

This African Queen Fought the British Empire in the War of the Golden Stool
"Yaa Asantewaa, The woman who fights before cannons, You have accomplished great things, You have done well" -Ashanti song- In…

12 of the Coolest Medieval Women of All Time
Once upon a time, a woman fed a man a piece of fruit he wasn’t supposed to eat, acting on…

These 12 Erotic Poems and Novels Throughout History Make Fifty Shades of Grey Seem Tame
From ancient poetry to Fifty Shades of Grey, sexuality is a constant theme in artistic expression. Like all literature, erotica…

International Women’s Day 2018: 11 Rebellious Women from History
The role of women in history is often overlooked. His story is, if you'll excuse the pun, often his story:…

Treasured to Taboo: 30 Rare Glimpses of Victorian Mothers Breastfeeding
Women’s breasts are a bone of contention in most cultures; revealing the nipple in some societies is even considered a…