Woman

10 inspiring quotes from the world's most famous women.

The girl slept for 9 years and woke up as a young woman.

Ellen Sadler has been sleeping since she was 11 years old and when she woke up she was 20 years old.

Mystery of the mummy of the woman mistaken for an Egyptian pharaoh

Archaeologists were stunned when they discovered the mummy of a mysterious woman in a tomb for the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Who was this woman?

Strange woman who hasn't slept for... 40 years

Chinese media recently reported the strange case of a woman who claims to have not slept for about four decades but also never feels tired or sleepy.

Revealing the mystery of the woman who lived alone for nearly two decades on a deserted island

A mysterious woman lives alone on the island of San Nicolas, after narrowly escaping a massacre of her tribe.

Rare photos capture life in Korea 70 years ago

During a trip to South Korea in 1956-57, a woman named Marie Ann Han Yoo took rare color photographs of postwar life in the country.

Mystery of white stone statue wearing crown believed to be Queen Cleopatra

A small statue of a woman wearing a royal crown may depict Queen Cleopatra VII, an archaeologist says.

Humans are all born from women, so where did the first woman come from before humans?

The origin of mankind is one of the eternal mysteries of anthropology and biology.

Going fishing, woman catches strange-looking animal, turns out to be rare species

The woman could not hide her surprise at this special animal.

When the world's tallest and shortest women meet

The world's tallest woman and the world's shortest woman met for afternoon tea in London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day, according to CNN.

Scold's Bridle: The 'ghost' that haunted women in the Middle Ages

In human history, the Middle Ages are often associated with brutal forms of torture and punishment, especially for women.

A series of photos of the noble lives of women during the Qing Dynasty: Some dressed up to take pictures, others gathered to chat with their sisters.

The leisurely life of Qing Dynasty noblewomen was something that many people at that time wished to have.

Woman's body found in ancient tomb with terrifying traces

A woman buried in a medieval cemetery has creepy markings that hint at a terrifying truth behind it.

Agatha Christie's Mysterious 11-Day Disappearance and False Accusations

In 1926, world-bestselling author Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days, opening one of the world's most mysterious disappearances.

Woman suddenly gains new senses after being struck by lightning

In rare cases, lightning can have unexpected effects on those who survive its wrath.