The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles. Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters ...

The story of Mulan, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight for China's emperor, has become one of best known and most beloved narratives worldwide, thanks in no small part to Disney ...

The Amazons of Greek mythology, were fierce warrior women dwelling in the lands around and beyond the Black Sea. The greatest Greek heroes proved their valor by overcoming formidable Amazon queens ...

Armchair history buffs love to obsess about mythical societies dominated by female warriors, like Amazons and Valkyries. Let’s be clear. These findings don’t reveal an ancient matriarchy.

Archaeologists in Mongolia have found the remains of two ancient women warriors, whose skeletal remains indicate that they were well practiced in archery and horseback riding. These two women ...

Three generations of ancient women warriors were recently uncovered in a Russian tomb. Buried with dozens of weapons, including knives and an iron hook in the shape of a bird, they date back to ...

Facial reconstruction of the possible Viking warrior woman who was found in Norway. National Geographic. Al-Shamahi says that since the DNA analysis of the Birka warrior was published, pieces of ...

As the author of The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World, Adrienne Mayor is well-equipped to separate fact and fiction when it comes to Wonder Woman’s Amazon ...

The find may add to growing evidence that suggests women long ago could be warriors. ... And growing evidence suggests that ancient women, not just men, could be warriors too (SN: 9/13/17).

If you go: “Ancient Huasteca Women – Goddesses, Warriors and Governors” is on view until July 21 at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. Free. Courtney Kueppers is an arts ...