Travelling from the Eurasian steppes to the sites of early civilisations, Dr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the roles and status of women.

Dr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the status of women. Amanda explores the role of women in Asia under Confucianism and Buddhism. Show more

Dr Amanda Foreman explores the role of women in early civilisations. Amanda looks at the stories of women behind some of the most powerful empires of the Middle Ages. Show more

Dr Amanda Foreman explores the role of women in society. In the final episode, Amanda looks at women in revolutions that have transformed the modern world. Show more