Nellie Bly, a fearless American innovator, set the world record for the fastest trip around the world in 72 days, and her courageous reporting exposed the inhumane conditions in America's mental institutions, driving reforms and inspiring women's rights. Her remarkable story is a testament to the power of determination and the importance of speaking truth to power. [... more]

Nellie Bly, a pioneering journalist, set the world record for the fastest trip around the world in 72 days, inspired by Jules Verne's novel. Her fearless reporting exposed the deplorable conditions in America's mental institutions, driving reforms and cementing her legacy as a champion of women's rights. [... more]