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What if some of the most iconic lives in human history were, for
centuries, forgotten? From the earliest human civilizations through
to the present day, the stories of countless influential women –
leaders, artists, warriors, scientists and more – have been
ignored, forgotten, or actively suppressed. You've probably not
encountered the likes of Fatima al-Fihri (an Islamic World
visionary who founded the world's first university), Ching Shih
(the most successful pirate in history), or Huda Sha'arawi (a
pioneering Egyptian feminist leader, suffragette, nationalist, and
founder of the Egyptian Feminist Union), but that's about to
change. In What’s Her Name: A History of the World in 70 Lost
Women, authors – and sisters – Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson
weave together the captivating stories of these forgotten figures
to tell an alternative, enthralling and deeply researched
historical narrative. A truly global history, What’s Her Name
features biographies of incredible women spanning six continents
and hundreds of years, from Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to
imperial China, the Americas and post-war Europe. Drawing on years
of study and interviews with dozens of experts, this is a
fascinating, thought-provoking look at the trailblazing women
you’ve never heard of (but should have).
You sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your
toilet? Discover the history of pooing and weeing in this frankly
disgusting non-fiction book. Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle
have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out
how humans have done their business throughout history. It’s time
to get to the bottom of toilets! Prepare to be revolted by: A
fossilized Viking turd discovered by archaeologists The Mongol
catapult used to fling smelly poop at their enemies The reason
ancient Romans used wee to wash their clothes Filled with poo facts
and vomit-inducing stats, you will also learn how diseases like
cholera spread through bad sanitation, why some of the earliest
toilets had a tendency to explode, and how medieval kings and
queens had special helpers to wipe their bums. Featuring hilarious
illustrations by Ella Kasperowicz, it’s a history book like no
other!
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