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Women Who Made History

Season 1
Iconic women of history are chronicled in this documentary series. From legendary rulers like Catherine the Great, Queen Elizabeth, and Cleopatra, to brave rebels like Joan of Arc and Sophie Scholl, this series provides an intimate look at larger than life figures who shaped history.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Cleopatra

    November 30, 2013
    51min
    16+
    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Joan of Arc

    December 2, 2013
    52min
    13+
    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - Queen Elizabeth

    December 7, 2013
    50min
    13+
    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.
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  4. S1 E4 - Catherine the Great

    December 9, 2013
    51min
    13+
    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.
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  5. S1 E5 - Queen Louise

    December 14, 2013
    53min
    13+
    Follow the royal life of Queen Louise in this episode.
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  6. S1 E6 - Sophie Scholl

    December 16, 2013
    53min
    13+
    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.
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Directors

Michael LösekeChristian Twente

Producers

ZDFE

Cast

Nadja BobylevaPegah FerydoniLiv Lisa FriesLuise HeyerAlma Leiberg

Studio

Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion GmbH
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