How Two 19th Century Sisters Changed Australian Science Forever | Harriet & Helena Scott

Описание: At just 21 and 19 years old, Harriet and Helena Scott had their names on one of the 19th century's most important natural history books. But you've probably never heard of them.

This is the incredible true story of two Australian sisters who became groundbreaking scientific illustrators despite being banned from university because they were women. From their isolated home on Ash Island in the Hunter River, the Scott sisters created the stunning illustrations for "Australian Lepidoptera and Their Transformations" (1851-1864), a landmark work in entomology that's still studied today.

Discover how these forgotten women of science:

🦋 Created detailed butterfly and moth illustrations that amazed Victorian naturalists
🏆 Became honorary members of the Entomological Society
🎄 Designed Australia's first Christmas cards in 1879
🏛️ Left a legacy of over 600 drawings now held by the Australian Museum

Their story includes tragedy, resilience, and a 2023 museum exhibition that finally brought their work back into the spotlight—120 years after their deaths.

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