It just so happens that the leading roles in politics, science and public life are occupied by men. And this is at a time when women are worried about creating home comfort, raising children and fussing in the kitchen.
Today in our review we will talk about women who were not dragged out by everyday life at home. They made a significant contribution to history, but at the same time remained undeservedly forgotten.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Jeanne Barre. Botanist, traveler, explorer.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Anita of Tegea. The poet.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Saida al-Hurra. Queen of Tetuan City.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Afra Ben. Playwright, novelist, poet and government spy.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Caroline Herschel. Astronomer.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Cheu Thi Chin. Vietnamese Joan of Arc.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Sarah Guppy. Inventor.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Sarah Moore Grimke and Angelina Grimke. Speakers.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Margaret Knight. Invented a paper bag.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Fanny Farmer. Author of cookbooks.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Mirabai. The poet.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Edmonia Lewis. Artist, sculptor.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Lozen. Indian warrior.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten
Qiu Jin. Feminist, revolutionary, poet.
15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten