Rosalba Carriera
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Follow in the footsteps of the amazing Rosalba Carriera, who built up a solid career as a leading portraitist of her time. This fascinating woman went from lowly beginnings to become an influential Rococo painter. Explore how she came to excel in an occupation usually undertaken by men and discover what inspired her.
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Lillian Gilbreth
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Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth 1st, the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn, was a truly amazing leader. Experience how she overcame political, religious and family turmoil in her younger years to become the Queen of England. Well educated and fluent in six languages, she used her intelligence and determination to ensure the country continued to flourish and prosper.
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Catherine the Great
Explore Catherine the Great’s revitalization of Russia. Famous for her many lovers, she was also a strong leader, who inspired loyalty and respect rather than fear and oppression – indeed she did not do things in a traditional manner. Catherine focused on the education of her people, establishing Saint Petersburg as a cultural centre of the country. Her achievements are all the more impressive, given she was not a native Russian.
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