Femme Fatale: Female Power in the Shadow of History
Love, power and diplomacy
Whether princess or queen, noble or middle class: Too often, a woman’s path in life was decided for her. Her role? Mostly passive. Any woman who did rise through the ranks risked being called calculating or was suspected of driving men crazy. Even today, these notions shape our narratives about history’s powerful women. But if this is the whole story, then why did marriage and dowries play such a crucial role? How did certain women manage to break all the rules – and what price did they pay, both during their lifetimes and in the eyes of posterity?
Samra Kljajic tells the true story of queens and mistresses, of courtesans and concubines. A new perspective on the femme fatale that moves beyond clichéd narratives of scandal and betrayal.
- A fresh, myth‑breaking perspective on powerful women in history
- A compelling blend of love, politics, and strategy
Samra Kljajic studied international development. In 2021, she followed her passion for history and produced her first TikTok video. This video, about the chainsaw as an obstetrical instrument, went viral. Since then, she has provided her community with exciting and crazy historical facts, conveying connections between historical events and uncovering unexpected stories behind personalities. She is from Vienna, Austria.
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