Ragnhild Tollefsdatter Kåta was born on 23rd May 1873 with five fully-functioning senses. Aged just three-and-a-half, she lost four of these, yet she would grow into a talented woman who was an international inspiration.
Month: July 2023
Amanirenas, Nubian Queen
In 40 BC, while Cleopatra was ruling over a stable Egypt, their southern neighbours gained a different badass lady as a ruler. Amanirenas was a fearless warrior queen who, despite her kingdom's small size, was able to stand up against the might of Rome.
Women of the Black Country
The stories of nine Black Country Women, specially researched for Black Country Day 2023.