Two remarkable 17th Century women for International Women’s Day
As it’s International Women’s Day today let’s take a look at two very different but equally remarkable 17th Century women – Brilliana, Lady Harley and Nzinga Mbandi, the Queen of Ndongo and Matamba – who should be remembered for their strength and fortitude in the face of great hardship and prejudice. Brilliana, Lady Harley Brilliana, Lady Harley was a 17th…