Ka’ahumanu (c.1768-1832) Hawaii's Queen of Controversy United Hawaii under one rule, abolished ancient taboos, and led negotiations with the fledgling United States.
Emmy Noether (1882-1935) The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of Revolutionized the field of mathematics, yet was persecuted for being Jewish and paid a pittance for her visionary teaching work.
Tin Hinan (325-450) The Queen Who Put Men in Veils The greatest leader of the nomadic Tuareg tribe of northern Africa, who put their men in veils and let their women run the show.
Jane Dieulafoy (1851-1916) The Archaeologist Who Became a Fashion Icon A phenomenally successful archaeologist who became a fashion icon for wearing men’s clothing.
Marie Marvingt (1875-1963) The Fiancee of Danger Ludicrously over-accomplished athlete who invented flying ambulances and won the only gold medal ever awarded by the French Academy of Sports for "all sports" - yes, all of them.
Keumalahayati (16th-17th century) The Widow Admiral of Indonesia The first naval admiral of modern times, she protected her country from foreign invaders with aplomb.
Alfhild (5th century) The Viking Princess Who Became a Pirate Viking princess who decided she'd rather be a pirate than get married.
Calafia (16th century Spanish myth) The Griffin-Riding Queen of California Black, Muslim warrior queen of a tribe of griffin-riding Amazons - and the honest-to-god namesake of California.
Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994) The Olympic Runner Who Beat Polio Overcame polio, poverty, measles, mumps, scarlet fever, racism, whooping cough, and teenage pregnancy to make Olympic history by winning three gold medals.
Yennenga (early 12th century) The Warrior Princess Who Just Wanted to Have Kids An unbeatable warrior princess who just wanted to have kids – and founded a new nation in her quest to do so.
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