In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei.

Even though the Empress Dowager Ling’s rule was problematic and short — resulting in her assassination — she laid the foundation for other, more successful female rulers across medieval East Asia.

As I argue in my book, she did so by capitalizing on the idea that first her son, and then her granddaughter, were thought of as the bodhisattva Maitreya, a being of infinite compassion who is ...

In the United States, two drugs have been approved to treat female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD): Vyleesi (bremelanotide) and Addyi (flibanserin). Some people may refer to these as “V ...

It’s always a joy to see accurate and diverse representation of women in movies and series, and our recent roster of Filipino female characters pretty much hit the mark. From playful young dreamers to ...

The 1980s were a great time for music, with so many iconic female singers and vocalists rising to fame. Some of the best ‘80s women’s singers include the genre’s all-time greats, such as ...

The Catholic Church is filled with female saints who accomplished incredible feats for the Church and serve as role models for women around the world. Here is a list of inspiring quotes from 10 ...