Explore the evolving role of women in society from the Renaissance to the Age of Gallantry.

The early modern period was a time of baroque art and geographical discoveries, religious wars, and the first stock exchanges. It was also the first era in history when women began to take center stage in culture. This lecture will explore the role of women in history from the Renaissance to the Age of Gallantry, examining figures such as Peter the Great, the Sun King, Elizabeth I of England, and Catherine II of Russia.