Zelia Nuttall
American archaeologist who made extensive studies in antiquities, history and languages, and was a leading authority on Mexican archaeology and ancient picture writing.
American archaeologist who made extensive studies in antiquities, history and languages, and was a leading authority on Mexican archaeology and ancient picture writing.
Louisa Lawson was an outstanding leader in the campaign for women’s right in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Briton queen who fought the Romans
French novelist
American astronomer; in 1879 she became an assistant at the Harvard College Observatory, and later was appointed curator of the astronomical photographs.
Empress Dowager, the most famous woman in Chinese history
Caring for soldiers, she declared that the officers were sufficiently looked after, and she would work where most needed. And they were ardently devoted to “Mother” Bickerdyke.
Famed Byzantine empress
Celebrated queen of Egypt
Sarah Bernhardt’s position as the first actress of her day was undisputed, and she tread the boards for more than 50 years.