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Collection: Rebels >

Naziq al-Abid

She traded a life of privilege for one spent fighting for justice on both literal and political battlefields so tirelessly that even exiling her five times couldn't keep her down.

Bessie Stringfield

Motorcycling across America, making her living doing stunts and transporting secret government documents, this stand-out woman found family in places she didn't expect.

Anne Farquharson-Mackintosh

When the true king of the Scots came to reclaim the throne, this spirited woman went up against her husband to back her chosen sovereign.
Collection: Artists >

Sarah Biffin

Born without arms or legs, this artist learned to write, sew, and paint with her mouth - and came to work for kings and queens.

Onorata Rodiani

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

Noor Inayat Khan

Pacifist Indian princess who gave up everything of herself to hold the line in occupied Paris during World War 2.
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.

Mata Hari

This amateur dancer escaped a life of abuse by pretending to be an Indonesian princess - and eventually became a victim of the maniacal world of espionage.
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