Elizabeth Bisland (1861-1929) The Journalist Who Raced Around the World in 80 Days Rose from poverty to become a respected journalist who raced Nellie Bly around the world.
Emmy Noether (1882-1935) The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of Revolutionized the field of mathematics, yet was persecuted for being Jewish and paid a pittance for her visionary teaching work.
Jane Dieulafoy (1851-1916) The Archaeologist Who Became a Fashion Icon A phenomenally successful archaeologist who became a fashion icon for wearing men’s clothing.
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.
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.
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.