A fresh informative and entertaining pop history of the world told through the biographies of
eighty fascinating women you may not have heard of (but should have). From the earliest human
civilizations through to the present day this book has curated the 80 stories of countless
influential women - leaders artists warriors scientists and more - have been ignored
forgotten or actively suppressed. In A History of the World in 80 Lost Women Olivia Meikle
and Katie Nelson restore women's stories to their rightful place in world history. Based on
the acclaimed podcast What'sHerName this is a truly global history that weaves together the
biographies of incredible women spanning six continents and thousands of years from Ancient
Egypt and the Roman Empire to imperial China the Americas and post-war Europe. This book tells
a captivating and funny thought-provoking and deeply researched historical narrative. Drawing
on years of study and interviews with dozens of experts this is an insightful and enthralling
look at the trailblazing women you may not have heard of (but should have).
