| Description |
1 online resource (36 video files (approximately 1077 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Contents |
Episode 1 Julia Disobeys Emperor Augustus Episode 2 Herodias Has John the Baptist Beheaded Episode 3 The Trung Sisters of Vietnam Fight the Han Episode 4 Boudicca Attacks the Romans Episode 5 Poppaea Helps Nero Persecute Christians Episode 6 Plotina Advises Emperor Trajan Episode 7 Perpetua Is Martyred in the Arena Episode 8 Julia Maesa Controls an Unusual Emperor Episode 9 Zenobia Battles the Roman Legions Episode 10 Helena Brings Christianity Down to Earth Episode 11 Galla Placidia Supports the Visigoths Episode 12 Hypatia Dies for Intellectual Freedom Episode 13 Pulcheria Defends the Virgin Mary Episode 14 Theodora Rises from Dancer to Empress Episode 15 Radegund Founds a Convent Episode 16 Aisha Helps Shape Islam Episode 17 Wu Zetian Rules China Episode 18 Kahina Defends North Africa against Muslims Episode 19 Dhuoda Chronicles a Carolingian Life Episode 20 Elfrida Rules Anglo-Saxon England Episode 21 Freydis Journeys to North America Episode 22 Lubna of Córdoba Masters Mathematics Episode 23 Lady Murasaki Writes the First Novel Episode 24 Anna Brings Christianity to Russia Episode 25 Anna Comnena Writes a Byzantine History Episode 26 Eleanor of Aquitaine Goes on Crusade Episode 27 Marie of Champagne Promotes Romantic Love Episode 28 Heloise Embraces the New Philosophy Episode 29 Hildegard Revolutionizes Traditional Medicine Episode 30 Razia Rules Muslim India Episode 31 Sorkhakhtani Administers a Mongol Empire Episode 32 Licoricia Deals with the King of England Episode 33 Abutsu Follows the Way of Poetry Episode 34 Brigitta Speaks to God and the Pope Episode 35 Joan of Arc Dies for France Episode 36 Christine of Pisan Defends Women. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Credits |
Directed by The Great Courses. |
| Performer |
Joyce E. Salisbury. |
| Summary |
Step back and view history through the stories of 36 women that changed the world with their ideas, their leadership, and their sacrifices. In unearthing these stories, you'll rediscover the remarkable contributions of women often lost to time and prejudice. |
| Audience |
Rated TVPG. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
History, Ancient.
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Women's studies.
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| Added Author |
Great Courses, The, film director.
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E. Salisbury, Joyce, actor.
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hoopla digital.
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| Music No. |
MWT14601701 |
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