They rewrote the rules for women of their time, stepping out of the shadows of men to make their own mark in history.
Meet some of the world’s most extraordinary women who achieved stupendous levels of success in fields as diverse as fashion, cinema, politics, philanthropy, technology and activism. Find out how they overcame adverse conditions and social prejudices to rise to the top of their field to earn the admiration of millions across the world.
Tune in to Extraordinary Women every Tuesday at 8PM only on Discovery Channel.