Frauen, die Geschichte machten Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Jeanne d'Arc

44 mins

The first woman who made history in Western civilization, who believed she had a divine mission and saved France during the dark days of the Hundred Years War, was a girl from a simple background who defied all the institutions of the day.

Episode 2

Luise von Preußen

51 mins

Known as the Queen of Hearts during her lifetime, Louise of Prussia had no official political or military power. However, she wielded influence over the men who did-predominantly her husband, King Frederick Wilhelm III-and she had the stature and style to become a symbolic figure.

Episode 3

Sophie Scholl

51 mins

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.

Episode 4

Kleopatra

49 mins

She commanded armies and built warships. She was ruthless with rivals and quick to eliminate traitors. She spoke at least nine languages, received diplomats and negotiated with kings. But the last woman to rule Egypt is a legend today because of her powers of seduction.

Episode 5

Elizabeth 1: Married to England

48 mins

Some countries attain crucial characteristics under female rule, such as the England of Queen Elizabeth I and the Russia of Catherine the Great. And then there are women who do not rule and yet manage to leave their mark on their land, their era. One of these, known as the Queen of Hearts during her lifetime, was Louise of Prussia.

Episode 6

Katharina die Große

48 mins