Grace O’Malley (1530-1603) Ireland's Pirate Queen Irish pirate queen who led decades of rebellions against England, met face-to-face with Elizabeth I, and got official license to continue her piracy.
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) The Lady with the Lamp One half of the odd couple of Crimean nursing - the by-the-book Victorian rebel who revolutionized the field of medicine who stood in stark to Mary Seacole's jolly reliance on folk remedies and home comforts.
Mary Seacole (1805-1881) The Most Famous Black Woman of the Victorian Era One half of the odd couple of Crimean nursing - the jolly black businesswoman who swore by folk remedies, in stark contrast to Florence Nightingale's by-the-book Victorian approach to medicine.
Andamana (14th century) The Lady Who Laid Down the Law Indigenous lawmaker who united warring tribes under a unified code of laws that she made herself.
Kurmanjan Datka (1811-1907) The Tsarina Who Kept the Peace A clever woman who rose from obscurity to become a political force, playing nations against each other to protect her people.
Sybil Ludington (1761-1839) Teen Midnight Rider of the US Revolution To warn against the incoming British, this teen girl staged her own midnight ride – far longer and more dangerous than Paul Revere’s.
Moremi Ajasoro (12th century) Spy Queen of the Yoruba When a neighboring tribe threatened the Yoruba, this queen went undercover as a spy to find their weakness.
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.
Tatterhood (Norwegian Folk Tale) The Princess Who Rode a Goat This goat-riding, spoon-wielding princess fought trolls to save her sister.