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Collection: Activists

Nellie Bly (1864-1922)
The Queen of Expose Journalism
Daring journalist who infiltrated insane asylums, exposed slavery rings, and raced around the world in under 80 days.
Katie Sandwina (1884-1951)
Lady Hercules
Champion weightlifter, suffragette, mom – this “Lady Hercules” did it all.
Te Puea Herangi (1883-1952)
The Reluctant Maori Royal
The reluctant royal who became the Maori's greatest leader.
Agnodice (4th century BCE)
The Secret Physician of Athens
After disguising herself as a man to be the physician women needed, she was put on trial – and won.
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