30 portraits of women—some famous, some unknown—who dared to shatter stereotypes and changed the world in their own way.
Delia Akeley lived in the shadow of her explorer husband, and after their divorce, she decided to lead her own expeditions to meet little-known peoples. At the age of 50, she became the first woman to cross the African continent.
Delia Akeley lived in the shadow of her explorer husband, and after their divorce, she decided to lead her own expeditions to meet little-known peoples. At the age of 50, she became the first woman to cross the African continent.