Tawosret, is recorded as the last known ruler of the 19th dynasty. Her story although relatively unknown is one of political manoeuvring, and assassination plots. This post looks at her story, the men around her, and her rise to power. ...

Queen Merneith, Is considered the third ruler of the first dynasty, she ruled from c 3000-2980 BC, acting as regent for her son King Den. This post looks at her life and legacy, why Egyptian history can be difficult to trace and the lives of women in Ancient Egypt....

Jacquotte Delahaye, better known as Back from the Dead Red was said to have turned to piracy after the murder of her parents. But, did she really exist? Read on to find out. ...

Join Agnes as she answers letters about Medieval Marriage...

Sadie Farell was a petty thief that rose to the title of Queen of the Waterfront in late 1860s New York. She was said to be petite but tough as nails, prowling the docks of the Fourth Ward near the East River but there is some doubt on her...

Join Pearl as she arranges her husbands funeral and makes sure to tell all the important people he has passed away. Including the bees. ...

Jeanne de Clisson was the embodiment of one of the Furies of Greek mythology. A 14th century noblewoman, she is remembered today for her 13-year long career as a pirate. As the Lioness of Brittany, Jeanne swore revenge against the French for the execution of her husband....

Queen Artemisia is thought to be one of first, if not the first female pirate from the Mediterranean. She was smart brave and a truly formidable. Read on to find out more about her and what pirate life was like in her day. ...

Lizzie Halliday was known to have murdered at least five people before being arrested and sentenced to death, becoming the first woman sentenced to death by the electric chair in early twentieth century America. So awful were her crimes that for a short time it was suspected that she...

Find out more about the Victorian craze of indoor gas lighting in this letter from Nora to her sister Evie....