History is often told through the stories of kings, generals, inventors, and political leaders.
Yet countless women have influenced the course of nations, advanced scientific knowledge, challenged social norms, and transformed culture without receiving the recognition they deserved.
Many of their achievements were ignored, minimised, or overshadowed by the men around them.
Fortunately, historians and writers have worked to bring these remarkable stories back into the spotlight.
5 Books that reveal the forgotten women who changed history
