From female scientists whose work was credited to men to ancient high priestesses, these women truly changed history—but were also overlooked by it.

Mary Jane Bernhardt, a devoted and selfless wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and mentor to so many, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 5, 1946, in Evansville, ...

When the Crimean War began, Mary Seacole volunteered to serve as a nurse and was rejected. Undeterred, she funded her own journey to the front and built the “British Hotel” near the battlefield. Her ...

Sister Mary Jane Knitter, 90, formerly of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Jane Knitter will be held on Thursday, February 19, ...

When Marvel Comics introduced the "All-New Venom," the identity of the Symbiote's latest host was kept a secret. Eventually, we'd learn that Mary Jane Watson was beneath the alien costume, which, to ...

Two new Spider-Man characters, one of them being Mary Jane Watson, have received new costumes ahead of a new Marvel crossover. This summer, Marvel Comics is launching a Queen in Black crossover event.

Mary “Jane” Johnson, age 91, of Ames, Iowa died on February 6, 2026, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Heartwood House in the Northcrest Community. Jane’s journey with Alzheimer’s has come to an ...

Mary Jane Martin, age 91, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Erie on September 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Clara (Kaminsky) Wallen. Mary was a ...

Maternal strength, perseverance and unwavering devotion propel “Mary Jane,” Amy Herzog’s earnest, understated drama in its Chicago-area premiere at Northlight Theatre. Rooted in Herzog’s personal ...

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