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Miki Koyama
Koyama has been interested in racing since she was five years old, even competing (and winning second place) as early as twelve.
Franca Viola
In the 60s, an Italian woman was abducted and raped - and then pressured to marry her rapist. She instead took him to court and got him tossed into jail.
Mary Kingsley
This trader published extensively about her travels into little-visited parts of the world, opening up the minds of the British public in the process.
Indian widows defy taboo to celebrate Holi
Thousands of widowed women celebrated the spring festival of Holi at temples this year, defying traditional expectations that curb what activities a woman may do after her husband's death.
Sarah Lezito
After watching her work, I can see why many articles refer to her as the greatest stunt cyclist around.
There was almost a Mad Max anime.
And it was about Furiosa.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman's home outside Auburn, New York, has been declared part of the National Park Service system. It will focus primarily on the activism of her later years, such as her work as a suffragist.
Dad Makes Invisible Jet Out Of Balloons For Daughter's Wonder Woman Costume
No word on if a balloon Lasso of Truth is in the works.
The Women Who Took on the Mafia
The Italian mob had a fatal weakness: its shameful attitude toward women. Once the wives turned on the “family,” it all started tumbling down.
Rejected Princesses posters - now on sale!
At long last, you can finally buy Rejected Princesses posters.
Random Princesses
Nana Miriam
When a firebreathing shapeshifting hippo menaced her people, this shaman faced it down in a magic battle - and then hurled it into space.
Onorata Rodiani
When an unrequited admirer began threatening her, this early fresco painter became one of history's first warrior artists.
Ani Pachen
When China invaded her native land, this would-be monk put down her pacifist dreams and took up arms.
Mother Lu
When a government magistrate unjustly killed her son, this unassuming middle-aged wife spent years raising an army to topple that same government.
Yennenga
An unbeatable warrior princess who just wanted to have kids - and founded a new nation in her quest to…
The Valiant Ladies of Potosi
Eustaquia de Souza and Ana Lezama de Urinza, two sword-and-gun-toting lesbian teen vigilantes - 17th century Bolivia's answer to Batman.
Khutulun
This undefeated warrior princess refused to marry unless her suitor could defeat her in wrestling - if he lost, he owed her 100 horses. In the end, she had 10,000 horses and no husband.
Amaridevi
To ensnare the scheming ministers who were ruining her life, this princess used guile, cunning, and a sophisticated knowledge of civil engineering.
Rebecca Lukens
First her father died. Then her sons. Then her husband. Pregnant, saddled with debt, a failing company, and an overbearing mother, Rebecca Lukens rolled up her sleeves and showed the world what she was made of: iron.
Masako Hojo
When her shogun husband cheated on her, she raised an army and destroyed the other woman's house. Later she deposed her incompetent son to become the first nun to rule Japan.