Blog Posts
Hey there, explorers of the extraordinary! Welcome to Female Obscura – where we’re shining a (well-deserved) spotlight on the badass women who dared to explore, discover and disrupt history.
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Nellie Bly – She Beat Jules Verne’s Fictional Record by Traveling the World in 72 Days
Nellie Bly smashed records and expectations when she circled the globe in 72 days – beating Jules Verne’s fictional Phileas Fogg and redefining journalism in the process. Discover how this audacious adventurer became a trailblazer for women and a legend…
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Maria Sibylla Merian: Insects and Adventure
Uncover the remarkable life of Maria Sibylla Merian, the 17th-century naturalist who crossed oceans to document the insects of the New World.
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Ida Pfeiffer: The Solo Explorer Who Faced Cannibals and Earthquakes
Discover the remarkable life of Ida Pfeiffer, a pioneering solo explorer who overcame unimaginable challenges to travel the world in the 19th century.
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Mapping Her Legacy: Places Named After Trailblazing Women
Ever wondered about the stories behind place names? Often, they honor remarkable individuals whose contributions have shaped our world. Let’s delve into the tales of trailblazing women whose legacies are etched into the very maps we navigate. Introduction Ever pondered…
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Annie Smith Peck: Meet the Woman Who Laughed in the Face of Gravity
Discover the incredible story of Annie Smith Peck, the 80-year-old mountaineer who defied expectations and achieved remarkable feats. A true pioneer of her time.
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Wild Women: Creatures Named After Trailblazing Female Explorers
Ever wondered how adventurous a woman has to be to have a species named after her? Spoiler: Very. Let’s dive into the wild world of flora and fauna that proudly bear the names of trailblazing female explorers who ventured where…
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Amelia Edwards: Victorian Dynamo Who Schooled Indiana Jones
Before Harrison Ford became Indiana Jones, Amelia Edwards was the true adventurer. She was a Victorian explorer who changed Egyptology. Edwards didn’t need a fedora or a whip; her pen, parasol, and determination made her mark. While Victorian women sipped…
