The information we have about the role of women in ancient Christianity is limited. Among the male disciples, only two prominent figures stand out: Mary and Mary Magdalene. Overall, women’s ...

In the shadow of Vesuvius, Pompeii has long offered an unparalleled window into ancient Roman life—but the view has been skewed. For centuries, women’s roles in the city have been overlooked or ...

A History of Childbirth," author and historian Lucy Inglis reveals records from ancient Egypt that show how female physicians ...

In Mexico, traditionally women did not inherit chinampas, island farms first built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago.

The excavation of an ancient burial in northern Latvia dating back over 5,000 years challenges long-held assumptions about the roles of women and children in Stone Age societies. Analysis of remains ...