15 women who made an outstanding contribution to history, but were undeservedly forgotten

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.

Jeanne Barre. Botanist, traveler, explorer.

Anita of Tegea. The poet.

Saida al-Hurra. Queen of Tetuan City.

Afra Ben. Playwright, novelist, poet and government spy.

Caroline Herschel. Astronomer.

Cheu Thi Chin. Vietnamese Joan of Arc.

Sarah Guppy. Inventor.

Sarah Moore Grimke and Angelina Grimke. Speakers.

Margaret Knight. Invented a paper bag.

Fanny Farmer. Author of cookbooks.

Mirabai. The poet.

Edmonia Lewis. Artist, sculptor.

Lozen. Indian warrior.

Qiu Jin. Feminist, revolutionary, poet.

Harriet Powers. Textile master.