History That's More Than 2-Dimensional.

Collection: Royalty

Wallada bint al-Mustakfi (c.1000-1091)

Andalusian Slam Poet

Spirited poetry-spouting princess who lived an audacious life and put her cheating lover on blast with her expert slam poetry.

Rani Lakshmibai (1828-1858)

The Rebel Queen of Jhansi

Widowed young queen who led a fearsome rebellion against the British with her child tied to her back.

Theodora (c.497-548)

The Concubine Who Conquered Constantinople

Sex worker who became empress of the Byzantine Empire, and used her political power to safeguard her interests, and her husband’s reputation.

Nana Asma’u (1793-1864)

The Princess Who Loved Learning

Massively educated princess who started all-female gang of itinerant teachers, who would roam the land and educate unsuspecting passersby.

Yaa Asantewaa (c.1830-1921)

Queen Mother of the Golden Stool

As an old woman, led an incredibly successful rebellion against British colonialism, known as The War of the Golden Stool, or the Yaa Asantewaa War.

Trung Trac and Trung Nhi (1st century)

The Sisters Who Stomped China

Sisters who led an army on elephant-back to overthrow oppressive Chinese rule and establish a short-lived Vietnamese kingdom.

Sayyida al-Hurra (1482-1562)

The Pirate Queen of Morocco

Indomitable pirate queen who ran Morocco and ruined Portuguese trade.

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.

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.

Alfhild (5th century)

The Viking Princess Who Became a Pirate

Viking princess who decided she'd rather be a pirate than get married.