BADASS WOMEN OF HISTORY
The Woman Who Survived Two Years Alone in the Arctic
Think a solitary lockdown is bad? It could be worse.
This Hard-Partying, Cross-Dressing Explorer Lived the Writer’s Life
Isabelle Eberhadt ditched her European upbringing to embrace Islam and explore North Africa at the turn of the 20th century.
Before Althea Gibson, There Was Ora Washington
The sports legend did more on two courts than most ever do on one.
‘Flashback’ Lecture Notes: The Dangerous Discovery That Sparked the Modern Labor Movement
In the latest episode of OZY's chart-topping history podcast, we learn about the power of phosphorous.
How a Woman Saved Portugal's Wine Industry
Dona Antónia didn't mess around when it came to port.
Was Albert Einstein a Terrible Husband?
Fans of his wife, a physicist herself, are still struggling to get her contributions recognized.
The Forgotten Pioneer of Lebanese Feminism
Anbara Salam Khalidi's brave gesture to remove her veil in public paved the way for feminists across the Levant and wider Arab world.
When Katty Met Carlos
From the BBC and OZY comes a fresh perspective on the debate about America’s future as a nation and its relation to the world during the 2020 US election.
The Badass Rogue Who Cross-Dressed and Dueled Her Way to Infamy
Was Julie d’Aubigny even her real name? Don’t ask too many questions.
This American Maverick Ruled the Lesbian Literary Scene of Paris
Poet Natalie Clifford Barney became a champion of gay rights, simply by refusing to follow the rules.
