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A bust of the Persian queen Atossa, wife of Darius I. It was at Atossa’s suggestion that Darius launched an invasion of Greece, sparking four decades of war. (Photo by AKG Images).
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Ancient Greek warrior women: the extraordinary female figures who shaped the Greco-Persian Wars . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The seven Cleopatras who shaped the ancient world . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Polish-born chemist Marie Curie
First World War

Marie Curie: a guide to the scientist’s life, achievements and legacy

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Life - Boudica WL
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Emily Anderson: codebreaking pioneer . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Mary Richardson attacking the painting The Rokeby Venus by Diego Velazquez
20th Century

Why did a suffragette attack ‘The Rokeby Venus’ with a meat cleaver?

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Anne Boleyn: a modern woman? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Portrait of Katherine Parr
Tudor

Katherine Parr Why Henry VIII's sixth wife was a true firebrand

Suffragettes armed with materials to chain themselves to railings
Victorian

Suffragettes history facts: 10 things you might not know about the Votes for Women campaigners

Suffragette Annie Kenney
Edwardian

8 famous suffragettes and votes for women campaigners

A group of suffragists picket outside the House of Commons and holding signs.
20th Century

What was the difference between the suffragists and the suffragettes?

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