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In this captivating and thought-provoking class, we invite you to journey through the annals of history and explore the lives of some of the most intriguing and deadly women to have graced its pages. From the heights of power to the depths of infamy, these women's stories have captured the imaginations of generations, leaving an indelible mark on the historical landscape.

Through engaging lectures, lively discussions, and immersive historical investigations, we will shine a light on the lives and actions of these complex women. Our focus will extend beyond mere sensationalism, seeking instead to understand the underlying motivations, social contexts, and complexities that shaped their decisions.

*Week 1: Giulia Tofana (c. 1620 - 1659)
*Week 2: Mary Tudor (Bloody Mary) (1516 - 1558)
*Week 3: Empress Wu Zetian (625 - 705)
*Week 4: Delphine LaLaurie (1787 - 1842) 
*Week 5: Mary Ann Cotton (1832 - 1873) 
*Week 6: Belle Gunness (1859 - 1908)
*Week 7: Raya and Sakina (Born c. 1902 and 1904, executed in 1923)
*Week 8: Leonarda Cianciulli (1894 - 1970)
*Week 9: Catherine de' Medici (1519 - 1589)
*Week 10: Elizabeth Bathory (1560 - 1614)
*Week 11: Griselda Blanco (1943 - 2012)
*Week 12: Ilse Koch (1906 - 1967)
*Week 13: Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova (1730 - 1801)
*Week 14: Jane Toppan (1857 - 1938)
*Week 15: Aileen Wuornos (1956 - 2002)
*Week 16: Nannie Doss (1905 - 1965)
*Week 17: Enriqueta Martí (1868 - 1913)
*Week 18: Amelia Dyer (1837 - 1896)
*Week 19: Myra Hindley (1942 - 2002)
*Week 20: Lavinia Fisher (1793 - 1820)
*Week 21: Juana Barraza (born 1957)
*Week 22: Dagmar Overbye (1887 - 1929)
*Week 23: Kristen Gilbert (born 1967)
*Week 24: Amelia Sach and Annie Walters (Executed in 1903)
*Week 25: Lizzie Borden (1860-1927)
*Week 26: Gypsy Rose Blanchard (1991-)
*Week 27: Mary Read and Anne Bonny (1695-1721, 1697–c. 1782)
*Week 28: Lizzie the Dove and Gentle Maggie of New York (1855–c. 1881, 1858–c. 1881)
*Week 29: Christine and Lea Papin of France (1905-1937, 1911-1937)
*Week 30: Grace Marks of Canada (1828-c. 1873)
*Week 31: Gallus Mag, Sadie the Goat, and Hellcat Maggie of New York (1852–1924)
*Week 32: Artemisia of Caria: (c. 520–c. 460 BCE)
*Week 33: Irma Grese (1923-1945)
*Week 34: Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
*Week 35: Exploring the Femme Fatale Trope in Film Noir
*Week 36: Agnes Sorel (1427 - 1449)
*Week 37: Kristina of Sweden (1626 - 1689)
*Week 38: Arsinoe IV (68-41 BCE)
*Week 39: Madame du Barry (1743 - 1793)
*Week 40: Mata Hari (1876 - 1917)
*Week 41: Evita Perón (1919 - 1952)
*Week 42: Lyudmila Pavlichenko (1916 - 1974)
*Week 43: Jeanne de Belleville (c. 1348 - after 1387)
*Week 44: Thyra of Denmark (10th century)
*Week 45: Tomyris of Massagetae (6th century BCE)
*Week 46: Zheng Yi Sao (1775-1844)
*Week 47: Nakano Takeko (1822 - 1866)
*Week 48: Anna Chapman (1901 - 1970)
*Week 49: Belle Boyd (1844 - 1920)
*Week 50: Frances Clayton (1678 - 1739)
*Week 51: Agnes Waterhouse (1590 - 1666)
*Week 52: Huang Guifei (715 - 756)
*Week 53: Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013)
*Week 54: Queen Ranavalona (1778-1861)
*Week 55: Irene of Athens
*Week 56: Maria Eleonora
*Week 57: Maria I of Portugal
*Week 58: Juana la Loca
*Week 59: Isabella I of Castille
*Week 60: Olga of Kyiv
*Week 61: Fredegund
*Week 62: Elizabeth Brownrigg
*Week 63: Carolyn Bryant Donham

**Students will have the opportunity to request topics for future classes. Material will repeat roughly every 63 weeks.**

As we navigate the historical narratives of notorious female figures, we will discuss the sociopolitical climate of their times, the religious and cultural influences, and the roles of power and gender in shaping their destinies. Through this exploration, we hope to challenge stereotypes, provoke critical thinking, and understand the complex webs of motivations behind their actions.

Join us as we uncover the intriguing stories of deadly women through the ages, journeying through time to unravel the complexities of their lives, and enriching our understanding of the past and its lasting echoes on the present.