Human history is much deeper, more complex, and more nuanced than you probably remember from school. Many history books, especially the ones you read in class, focus on major events like battles and treaties. Unfortunately, one consequence of this is that women often get sidelined, as the spotlight rests mainly on men.
However, the ‘Women In World History’ social media project aims to change all of this by shining the spotlight on women over the ages. We’ve collected some of the most powerful stories about women from history, as featured there, to give you a deeper appreciation for the past. You’ll find them below.
