6 Rebellious Spirits Who Changed The Course of History

Some people just will not put up with all the nonsense that life throws at them, even if it costs them their life. And that’s precisely how you make it to the history books. Go against the regime, against the grain, inspiring others to be brave and reckless. They are the rebellious spirits, who devoted their lives to making the lives of their peers easier.

1. Joan of Arc

The mere fact that we still remember who Joan of Arc is and what she did after 600 years is more than enough reason to place her on this list. She was only 19 when the inquisition burned her at the stake for heresy. She’s won countless battles, proving that women can also fight and more importantly, lead the charge. Today she’s a saint and an unwavering icon.

2. Malala Yousafzai

At the young age of 15, Malala has proven to the entire world that no one will keep her from visiting the school to the point that she was shot at for her activism. You know you’re doing something right when the Taliban come after you. The bullet hit Malala in the head, but she survived. She was even given the Nobel Prize when she was 17 and is currently getting her bachelor’s degree in Philosophy.