War has been a constant throughout human history, yet most of the classic stories we read focus on men. That’s perhaps why 2017’s Wonder Woman was such a smash hit — audiences clearly crave greater ...

History is filled with stories of remarkable women who shattered societal norms to become warriors and leaders. These courageous figures took command on the battlefield, challenged the patriarchy, and ...

When we think of Indian mythology, the first images that often come to mind are grand battles, gods with multiple arms, and vast odysseys. But buried within these ancient myths are stories of ...

Recent archeological finds reveal that the Greek mythological Amazons, ferocious woman warriors, may have been real. Legends have described the Amazons as horseback-riding, bow-wielding nomads from ...

Seven Days is 30, and we need your help to celebrate. With your donation, we’ll stay on track, delivering rigorous reporting on Vermont news and culture. About 1,100 years ago, a girl named Hervor was ...

When she was 9, Athens-born Evangelia Philippidis moved with her family from Greece to the United States. Before they left, young Evangelia’s father made sure his family would know about their ...

The Bay Area's WNBA team officially has a name. The Golden State Valkyries are the newest WNBA expansion team, with the team name being announced Tuesday. A Valkyrie is a female figure in Norse ...