Women's basketball began not long after James Naismith invented the sport.

Jan 7, 2011 - Pixie Alexander

From earliest times, women have been known to create some of the world's most famously appreciated alcoholic beverages - from Claret to Australian vintages

Aug 2, 2010 - Sylvia Kent

Gucci shoes epitomize style and class. Do you know why? Here's the real story about how they became a success.

May 31, 2010 - Isabel Vacani

Starting March 1, 2010, the national, month long recognition of the roles women played in shaping the nation begins. There are many ways to celebrate great achievements.

Mar 9, 2010 - Christopher Clayton

Since 1990, Canada's National Women's Hockey Team has been dominant on ice worldwide. It took a century of persistence for Canadian women to achieve this status.

Feb 14, 2010 - Karen Stephenson

Lingerie has evolved from practical or restrictive undergarments into symbols which define the feminine ideal of an era.

Dec 10, 2009 - Iulia Filip

Courageous women across cultures and ages have had a powerful and positive impact on American culture and success since the country began.

Nov 29, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

According to 50states.com, the earliest inhabitants of Maine were descendants of Ice Age Hunters. The women who came along with them had to be strong.

Jul 7, 2009 - Julia Shea

Being important doesn't always bring fame.

Jun 14, 2009 - Julia Shea

Women didn't have to tackle the world to make a statement.

Jun 2, 2009 - Julia Shea

When women come into battle, many good things come out of it.

Jun 1, 2009 - Julia Shea

Idaho is about a lot more than their potatoes. Check out some of the women who helped shape this frontier.

May 28, 2009 - Julia Shea

Information on historic women in Florida isn't as readily available as it can be for other states, but it can be found for those who wish to seek it.

May 24, 2009 - Julia Shea

As the very first state of these United States, you can almost expect great things of the women from Delaware.

May 21, 2009 - Julia Shea

Sometimes it took more courage to stay behind in New England than it took to cross the country in wagon trains looking for gold.

May 19, 2009 - Julia Shea

Colorado's amazing women include some well-known names like The Unsinkable Molly Brown, but many more women worked successfully behind the scenes.

May 17, 2009 - Julia Shea

As with many Western States, the Gold Rush brought people to California in large numbers, opening up a whole new opportunity for women to shine.

May 16, 2009 - Julia Shea

From the state that gave us everything from President Bill Clinton to Maya Angelou, just about anything is possible.

May 14, 2009 - Julia Shea