Economica

A Global History of Women, Wealth, and Power.

For centuries, women have played a vital role in shaping economies, building businesses, driving innovation, and creating wealth—yet their contributions have often been overlooked or forgotten.

Economica uncovers the stories of remarkable female entrepreneurs, merchants, industrialists, and economic pioneers, from the ancient world to the modern era. Alongside these extraordinary figures, it also highlights the countless everyday women whose labor helped sustain societies and fuel economic growth.

Spanning thousands of years and civilizations across Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, China, the Roman and Islamic Empires, Europe, the Americas, and beyond, this fascinating history offers a fresh perspective on how economies were built—and who helped build them.