Who is your favorite historical figure?

If I had to pick one historical figure who really stands out to me, it would be Joan of Arc. She wasn’t born a queen, a scholar, or a warrior—but somehow, she became all three in spirit. What I love most about her is that she didn’t wait for someone else to save her country. At just 17 years old, she stood up in a world ruled by men and kings and basically said, “I have a voice—and I’m going to use it.”

Joan wasn’t rich, she wasn’t royal, and she didn’t have an army (at first). What she had was belief. In herself, in her mission, and in something bigger. And that kind of fire? That kind of courage? That’s what makes her unforgettable.

She led troops into battle in full armour. She faced impossible odds. She was captured, put on trial, and killed—all before her 20th birthday. But still, hundreds of years later, we’re still talking about her. That’s not just history. That’s legacy.

Joan of Arc inspires me because she reminds me that strength doesn’t come from power—it comes from purpose. She made people listen in a time when girls were meant to stay quiet. And that’s something I’ll always admire.