Day: March 26, 2025

Beware longevity scientists hawking miracles and immortality. For centuries, the world’s most powerful figures have tried to cheat death. The Epic of Gilgamesh tells of a king’s desperate attempt to outwit mortality. China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, obsessed over living forever, financed expeditions for a mythical “Elixir of Life,” only to die…

Charlotte is full of women who shine in virtually every industry. So, for Women’s History Month, we’ve compiled a list of women helping to shape our city today. Between the lines: This is not a comprehensive list of all the women shaping Charlotte. You can also check out our 2022, 2023 and 2024 lists. Carolina Ascent Charlotte’s first top-tier professional women’s soccer team is setting the standard for what professional women’s sports can look…