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Wungala (Indigenous Australian Myth)
The Mom Who Beat the Devil with Bread
When she came face-to-face with a great monster, this mother saved her child and herself through bravery, quick thinking, and great culinary skills.
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Nitocris (22nd century BCE pseudohistory)
The 6th Dynasty's Worst Banquet Host
When her brother was killed, this pharaoh took her time cooking up revenge.
Collection: Pirates >

Jeanne de Clisson

When her husband was unjustly executed, this French noblewoman-turned-pirate became the terror of France.

Charlotte Badger

The first European woman to end up in New Zealand, Charlotte Badger was part pirate, part adopted Maori, and part mom. Which part is which is somewhat lost to history.

Ching Shih

Headed a squadron of 80,000 pirates, ruled the Chinese seas for two decades, and actually retired happily - but not before extorting a nice pension from the Chinese government.
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Announcing the full Table of Contents – and the contest winner!
At long last, the remainder of the table of contents are revealed!
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Isabella of France (c.1295-1358)
The She-Wolf of France
After years of neglect and abuse from her husband, this queen raised an army and took over England for herself.
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Mary Anning (1799-1847)
The Princess of Paleontology
When her father died, leaving her lower-class family in debt, this indomitable woman worked tirelessly and became one of history's greatest fossil collectors.
Collection: Royalty >

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.

Sarraounia

The "panther queen" of the Azna defeated some of the greatest villains of French colonial history through wits, cunning -- and possibly magic.

Tomyris

When the most powerful man in the world made plans on her country, she: turned down his marriage proposal, destroyed his armies, and defiled his head so famously that she became legend for centuries thereafter.
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Gouyen (c.1857-1903)
Wise Woman of the Apache
When an enemy killed her husband, this Apache woman broke the rules of her tribe to get revenge - and in so doing, became one of her tribe's greatest heroes.
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Jeanne de Clisson (1300-1359)
The Lioness of Brittany
When her husband was unjustly executed, this French noblewoman-turned-pirate became the terror of France.
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Sor Juana Inés de La Cruz (1651-1695)
The Phoenix of Mexico
This brilliant poet rose from illegitimacy and poverty to become one of the luminaries of her age - until she flew too close to the sun.
Collection: Dancers >

Mekatilili wa Menza

When colonial powers went too far, she rebelled in the most stylish way possible: dancing from town to town. It was surprisingly effective.

Anacaona

When Columbus and his crew ravaged her land, this native Haitian poet gave all to keep the peace.

Josephine Baker

Rose from dire poverty and violence to become the greatest black entertainer of all time - Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Angelina Jolie all rolled into one.
RP Theatre
RP Theatre: Negotiation Tactics!
In which the RPs teach you how to negotiate!
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Tirgatao (5th century BCE)
The Princess Whom Walls Could Not Hold
Abandoned and imprisoned, this real-life Amazon took back the life she had stolen away.
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    Shajar al-Durr

    Shajar al-Durr

    Muslim sultan who took the throne, defeated Louis IX in battle, ransomed him back to France for 30% of their GDP --- and did it all in secret.
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    Roundly-despised and unfairly-maligned seductress of the bible who ran afoul of the wrong priests.
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    The poster child for childhood abuse, nobody should ever make a kids' movie about her.
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    When her husband was unjustly executed, this French noblewoman-turned-pirate became the terror of France.
    Onorata Rodiani

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    When an unrequited admirer began threatening her, this early fresco painter became one of history's first warrior artists.
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    Marie Mancini

    Joined her sister Hortense Mancini in escaping from an equally abusive marriage, making headlines (and trouble) all across Europe in…
    Gouyen

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    When an enemy killed her husband, this Apache woman broke the rules of her tribe to get revenge - and in so doing, became one of her tribe's greatest heroes.
    Rebecca Lukens

    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.
    Catalina de Erauso

    Catalina de Erauso

    After escaping from a convent, this swashbuckler had the strength to chase her dreams: which were apparently to drink, fight, and womanize.
    Agnodice

    Agnodice

    After disguising herself as a man to be the physician women needed, she was put on trial - and won.
    Ka'ahumanu

    Ka'ahumanu

    United Hawaii under one rule, abolished ancient taboos, and led negotiations with the fledgling United States.
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    Ada Lovelace

    History's first computer programmer, who invented algorithms for the first computer - which didn't even exist during her lifetime, so…
    Xtabay

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    Chaste and virtuous woman spends life assuming she's better than her more sex-positive neighbor, and for this haughtiness becomes in…

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