Behind Lili Elbe
Lili Elbe was a truly pioneering person. She was a creative, determined Danish woman. She made rational, if historic, decisions about her own body because she wanted to - and because she had the means.
The Legend of Sappho of Lesbos
When it comes to 2,500 years, it blurs the lines between myths and history. In the case of Sappho, the different eras since 600 BCE affected her legacy in different ways.
Boston Marriages: A Brief History
In a time when marriage to a man was more about survival, expectation, and tradition, Boston Marriages offered women an alternative: independence, companionship, and in many cases, private, quiet romances.
Everyone Loves Bacon
Bacon: the ultimate multitasker. It can spark wars over potatoes and extinguish empires with flaming pigs! Who knew America's favorite food was such a game-changer? Next up, swine-inspired diplomacy!
The Tale of the Pied Piper
In 1284, Hamelin was drowning in rats, until a brightly dressed stranger played a silver flute and led them to the Weser. When the town refused to pay, he returned. This time, it wasn’t rats he took. One hundred thirty children vanished. Only the blind, the lame, and the deaf remained.