Women Who Made History

Legendary Egyptian ruler Cleopatra is spotlighted in this episode. Joining forces with Julius Caesar, and then Marc Antony, Cleopatra reigned over a turbulent time in history. The powerful royal has been the subject of art works by Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, and major Hollywood production.

The Maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc, is profiled in this episode. A saint to Catholics, Joan was burned at the stake fighting for what she believed in. Follow her life in this episode.

Queen Elizabeth I marked the end of an era in British royalty. The last House of Tudor monarch, the Queen ruled over the grand Elizabethan era, a renowned time of arts and adventure in Britain. Explore her story in this episode.

As Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great became one of the world's most legendary rulers, building Russia's military into one of the most formidable in Europe. Follow Catherine's story in this episode.

Follow the royal life of Queen Louise in this episode.

In the midst of Nazi Germany, Sophie Scholl took a stand against Hitler's terrifying regime as a member of the White Rose resistance group. Scholl's story is profiled in this episode.