Without this woman, your favourite comic book heroes might not exist
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This pre-Raphaelite muse was Britain’s most visible Victorian woman of colour
Remembering Fanny Eaton, the Jamaica-born icon held up as an example of perfect beauty.
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This inventor could have revolutionised periods. Why was she ignored?
The true story of forgotten inventor Mary Davidson Kenner, who created an innovative new menstrual pad in 1956.
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The incredible true story of Elsie de Wolfe, the world’s very first interior designer
“I opened the doors and windows of America, and let the air and sunshine in”
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The remarkable true story of Mae Jemison, the first woman of colour in space
Her list of achievements is truly out of this world
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The inspirational true story of Sylvia Robinson, aka ‘The Mother of Hip-Hop’
Sylvia Robinson co-founded the first rap record label, heralding a musical revolution
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The true story of Fatima al-Fihri, the founder of the world’s first known university
She paved the way for modern universities around the globe
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This female gaming pioneer was so successful she retired at 35
Carol Shaw paved the way for women in gaming
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England’s first female barrister was a tireless advocate for women’s rights
This week’s Forgotten Woman is Helena Normanton, the first woman to practise at the bar in England and a champion of gender equality.
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The incredible true story of the first woman to fly solo around the world
More than 50 years ago, Jerrie Mock made history by taking to the skies in a plane called Charlie. And she never looked back.
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Remembering Christina Jenkins, the woman who invented the weave
“It’s no overstatement to say Christina Jenkins changed women’s lives forever”
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The true story of Daphne Oram, the mother of modern electronic music
Born in Wiltshire in 1925, she went on to change the sound of music forever.
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The true story of Christine de Pisan, the French writer who pushed for equality
This week’s Forgotten Woman is Christine de Pisan, who was the first writer to call out a male author's sexism.
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The true story of the modernist architect who made a point of only hiring women
This week’s Forgotten Woman is Jane Drew, who designed some of Britain’s most notable buildings.
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The true story of Alice Guy-Blaché, the world’s first female filmmaker
The modern movie industry is directly descended from Guy-Blaché, the first person ever to direct a fictional film.
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The true story of the Irish rebel who became our first female MP
Revolutionary, countess and politician: Constance Markievicz is this week’s Forgotten Woman.
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The true story of Katherine Dunham, the woman who made black dance mainstream
The choreographer, anthropologist and activist revolutionised dance by incorporating Afro-Caribbean rhythms and movements.
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The true story of Grace O’Malley, a fearless Irish pirate who ruled the seas
O’Malley’s daring feats on the waves in the 16th century made her an Irish naval folk hero.
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Remembering Edmonia Lewis, the female sculptor who defied the rules
She was a celebrated artist of colour at a time when slavery dominated American life.
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The innovative woman artist who created every UK road sign
Designer Margaret Calvert created signs and symbols we see every day – but she has been largely forgotten.
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Remembering Dorothy Lawrence, the secret soldier who fought in the Somme
The first female war correspondent is this week’s Forgotten Woman.
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