Women's history

The women whose notable contributions to history have shaped the world.
 

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Aphra Behn and Female Espionage
A photograph of a pirate flag in the wind

5 Famous Female Pirates
Photo of suffragette Emily Davison

Did the suffragettes do more harm than good?
Dr Helen Sharman

HISTORY's Forgotten People: Helen Sharman
Lyudmila Pavlichenko looking through the eyesight of her gun

History's deadliest female sniper: 'Lady Death'