written by Enyd Ford Sometimes, it seems as if women were invisible before the Suffragette movement and the World Wars; that they existed almost solely as housewives and mothers. This is absolutely not true. Whilst prejudice, restriction and oppression have undeniably impacted upon women’s life chances, there have always been those who challenged these expectations. So, in the name of female empowerment, here are three amazing women who lived their lives boldly and freely.   Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) Eleanor [...]