The Secret History of Wonder Woman

Ever wonder how the world's most famous superheroine is connected to the birth of the feminist movement and the invention of the lie detector? Uncover the astonishing true story behind Wonder Woman’s creation and see how her lasso of truth is more than just a comic book fantasy. You’ll discover how her creator, a radical psychologist and inventor, secretly based her on the pioneering feminists in his own life. Learn how the fight for women's rights, unconventional love, and groundbreaking science were woven into the very fabric of this iconic character's origin story.

Jill Lepore is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the David Woods Kemper '41 Professor of American History at Harvard University, renowned for her insightful explorations of the American past. Her unique expertise in history, politics, and gender allowed her to uncover the hidden feminist origins of Wonder Woman, revealing the fascinating story of the hero's creator and his connection to the birth control and women's suffrage movements. Lepore connects forgotten lives to the grand narrative of American history.