Marie Curie: Mentor to Women or Martyr to Science?
Marie Curie's achievements have paved a complex path for women in science, raising standards and expectations that continue to challenge future generations.
Pete Rose, Controversial Baseball Player, Dead at 83
Pete Rose was a baseball legend whose achievements are marred by significant controversies, particularly his lifetime ban for gambling.
"I changed a jersey with Eric Cantona, and then you wake up in a refugee camp," Rudi Vata
Rudi Vata's journey from refugee to professional footballer exemplifies resilience and the drive to succeed despite life's challenges.
Were Lemons Actually Stonewall Jackson's Favorite Fruit? - Tasting Table
The myth of Stonewall Jackson's lemon obsession is exaggerated; he preferred peaches and a variety of fruits according to his biographer.
Picture books for children reviews
The 'Rebel Girls effect' transformed children's literature, promoting vibrant biographies of women and sparking a wave of innovative storytelling.
Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell review Pamela Churchill Harriman's astonishing life of seduction and power
Pamela Digby transformed from an awkward youth to a prominent figure in postwar Anglo-American society through strategic marriages and political connections.
The Bold New Biography That Gets Audre Lorde Right
Alexis Pauline Gumbs breaks biographical conventions to present a vivid portrayal of Audre Lorde, exploring her life in a rich, layered narrative.
UK academic's Wikipedia project raises profile of women around the world
Less than 20% of biographies on English Wikipedia are about women, highlighting a lack of gender diversity.
Lucy Moore started an initiative to create Wikipedia pages for women in every country, including lesser-known historical figures.
Author Peter Ackroyd: You eat a great deal of knowledge. You sick it up. And then you start again'
Ackroyd shifted from heavy drinking to sobriety to focus on his prolific writing career.
Ackroyd remains dedicated to his craft, adding numerous novels and nonfiction works to his repertoire.
What Does Freud Still Have to Teach Us?
Biographies of Freud aim for reinterpretation of his ideas rather than new discoveries.
The Many Lives of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman's life was often overlooked but has been subject to numerous biographies, with historians constantly revising and exploring her legacy beyond traditional narratives.