Author: Influential Women Staff

The Game of Chess (1555), Sofonisba Anguissola

Remembering Female Artists Who Came Before Us

The age of the Renaissance marked a transformation in European art, culture and architecture. From the influential works of Leonardo da Vinci to Michelangelo, a new perspective on art was born, leaving medieval ideals behind.  While male artists gained prominence throughout Europe during the 16th and 17th century, female artists

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Warrior Queens

The question of whether women should serve in the armed forces – and more specifically in active combat – is a topic of debate as ancient as warfare itself. While we may think the discussion is the result of contemporary feminism and activism, abundant historical evidence shows that women have

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The Fiercest Females of the Sea

When you think about the excursions of fearsome pirates, the image in your mind is probably of a Captain Hook type caricature. Hollywood and pirate novels would have you believe that pirates were swashbucklers, living a happy life on the seas. That they buried treasures and were always planning their

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