Nefertiti: An Unconventional Mummy

Nefertiti is one of Ancient Egypt's most famous queens, ruling beside the Pharaoh with unprecedented equality. She and her husband turned the country on its head by instituting a new, controversial religion, and literally uprooting the capitol city, while redefining art and culture. But her death and burial are shrouded in mystery, and not even 21st century science and tech have been able to solve the riddle of just where, exactly, her notorious mummy ended up...

Further Reading:

• Nefertiti (Biography.com)
• Nefertiti As Sensual Goddess (Harvard Gazette)
• Bust of Queen Nefertiti (Egyptian Museum Berlin)

Rani Abbakka: A Real Warrior Queen!

Rani Abbakka Chowta was a small-time feudal queen in 16th century India, which is already kind of cool, but she became a folklore hero for her incredible success resisting Portuguese colonial domination. Abbakka led troops to battle herself and fought at their side, built up her small port kingdom into an increasingly valuable spice trade hot spot, and inspired people of various religions and castes to come together to stand up for Indian independence and nationalism. And she irritated the heck out of the Portuguese!

Further Reading:

• The Intrepid Queen Rani Abbakka Devi of Ullal (Boloji.com)
• Abbakka Rani: The Unsung Warrior Queen (Sanskriti Magazine)
• The Admiral Queen (Swarajya Magazine)
• Abbakka Chowta (Revolvy)