History Archival Mix: The Story of Lee Miller, Part Three
The third installment in Alexis Coe's look at the life and work of artist and muse Lee Miller.
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Books Archival Mix: An Interview With Karen Abbott
Karen Abbott talks with The Toast's in-house historian about her new Civil War book, sexism, and writing about female historical figures.
History Archival Mix: The Story of Lee Miller, Part Two
The second installment in Alexis Coe's series on Lee Miller, artist and muse.
History Archival Mix: The Story of Lee Miller, Part One
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History Archival Mix: Cathay Williams and William Cathay
The complicated story of Cathay Williams, who, under the name William Cathay, became the first African-American woman to serve in the military.
Feminism Why This Column Is Called “Archival Mix” Now: On Women’s History
Alexis Coe, our history correspondent, talks about the pitfalls of covering "women's history" and embraces a more gender-neutral alternative.
History Archival Mix: Yes, We Can Now Talk About Elizabeth Báthory
Alexis Coe continues her historical series for The Toast by talking about Elizabeth Báthory, everyone's favourite blood countess.
History Archival Mix: Ellen and William Craft
In the latest installment of her history column for The Toast, Alexis Coe describes the fascinating lives of Ellen and William Craft.
History Rita Levi-Montalcini: Kicking Ass and Doing Science
The latest installment of Alexis Coe's women's history column for The Toast profiles the great Nobel Laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini.
History Ada Yonath: The Birth of a Scientist
The Toast's women's history correspondent discusses the life and work of Nobel-winning scientist Ada Yonath.
History Zinaida Portnova: Young Avenger
Alexis Coe, The Toast's women's history correspondent, on the brief, brave life of Zinaida Portnova.
History A Very Unnatural Crime
Alexis Coe, The Toast's history correspondent, shares the curious and tragic case of Alice Mitchell.
History The Rise and Fall of Vivian Davis, Bank Robber
Alexis Coe, The Toast's history correspondent, on the life and death of Vivian Davis, one of America's lesser-known female bank robbers.
History Vera Atkins, Spymistress
Alexis Coe explores the fascinating life of Vera Atkins, British spymistress.
History Lady Pickpockets of the Barbary Coast
Famous female pickpockets of Gold Rush-era San Francisco.
