She was the last person in Islamic history to hold the title of "al-Hurra," which means "free and independent noble woman." During her rule, she came to be known as the "pirate queen." While ...

Many of us have seen the movie franchise Pirates of the Caribbean, though few probably realize the character of Mistress Chen ...

For starters, she was a woman, a former sex worker who married ... Before she ruled as Pirate queen, she had a much more humble life. At a time when the U.S. Navy was barely a thought, Ching ...

During China's Qing Dynasty, a fearsome female pirate queen named Ching Shih ruled the ... When she came of age, she worked as a woman of the street to earn money to help support her family.

Forgotten Women is a series dedicated to giving women ... badass – defied convention to become Ireland’s most famous pirate queen, at a time when most clans, as well as the seas, were ruled ...

Women account for around half of the world ... You'll learn about U.S.-based peace activist Concepción Picciotto, Chinese pirate leader Ching Shih, and the Mirabal Sisters, who opposed the ...

This spectacular new musical adventure tells of a compelling, inspiring woman: a heroine who led ... Irish Chieftain Grace O'Malley, The Pirate Queen combines classic storytelling and a sweeping ...