This page is designed to call attention to real historical figures
who may have been overlooked in some of the current texts.
Makeda: Queen of Sheba, she developed a busy spice trade of myrrh,
balm and other spices. She visited Solomon and decided to lobby him
so that he wouldn't demand tariff. When she left his palace, she
also brought home a baby as well as a good trade agreement.
Who was this American woman of many interests and talents?