America's first Olympics may have been its worst, or at least its most bizarre. Karen Abbott americabadbizarre Change image and share on social
In the beginning of the war, Southern women wanted their men to leave - in droves, and as quickly as possible. They were the Confederate Army's most persuasive and effective recruitment officers, shaming anyone who shirked his duty to fight. Karen Abbott armybeginconfederate share on social
I had spent five years not earning a penny, getting rejected. Thank God I had a husband who was supportive and encouraging. But I still said to myself, 'If the Everleighs doesn't sell, I'm finished with writing forever.' I was going to get an office job. Karen Abbott earnencourageeverleighs share on social
Before the Great Chicago Fire, no one took notice of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary, two Irish immigrants who lived with their five children on the city's West Side. Karen Abbott catherinechicagochild Change image and share on social
Female spies typically represented one of two extremes: the seductress who employed her wiles to manipulate men, and the cross-dresser who blended in by impersonating them. Karen Abbott blendcrossdresser Change image and share on social
