Transgender history can be tricky; to pin down, partly because so many trans people in history couldn't live openly. Even so, today we know of many awesome ...

Heroes are often associated with bravery and virtue. Those in ancient Greek and Roman history are among the biggest names in heroism.

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Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun made the rich look beautiful, before and after the French Revolution. Now she has a show of her own at the Met.

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Born Araminta “Minty” Ross in Maryland around 1822, “Harriet” adopted her mother’s name after escaping slavery.

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Spooky season may have come to an end, but have no fear! (Or perhaps, have lots of fears!) The real world has no shortage of terrifying and disturbing things year round. And one place on the internet that knows that better than anywhere else is the Terrifying as [Heck] subreddit. This online community is dedicated to sharing all things creepy, crawly and disturbing, so if that’s right up your alley, you’re in for a treat.