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Mary Jennings Hegar
Random Princesses
Onorata Rodiani
When an unrequited admirer began threatening her, this early fresco painter became one of history's first warrior artists.
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.
Sutematsu Oyama
The first Japanese woman to go to college didn't have a choice. But the experience changed her - and she changed Japan in return.
Grace O'Malley
Irish pirate queen who led decades of rebellions against England, met face-to-face with Elizabeth I, and got official license to…
Te Puea Herangi
The reluctant royal who became the Maori's greatest leader.
Harriet Tubman
Escaped slave turned slave rescuer turned plantation-torching Union spymaster, she was part Moses, part Joan of Arc, part Spider-Man.
Nafanua
When an oppressive regime threatened her home, this Samoan war goddess took matters into her own hands.
Trinidad Tecson
Turned into a revolutionary in middle age, this mother became one of the Philippines most heralded women.
Timoclea
When a soldier raped her, this woman tossed him in a well and threw rocks at him until he died.
Nitocris
When her brother was killed, this pharaoh took her time cooking up revenge.