Frauen, die Geschichte machten
Cleopatra, Jeanne D'Arc, Elizabeth I, Katharina the Great, Luise von Preußen and Sophie Scholl -- they are all women from strongly contrasting eras and with different backgrounds - but they have one thing in common: they are among the most influential women in history. Powerful and helpless, popular and despised, determined and desperate. The documentary portrays these remarkable women in unprecedented detail and examines their lives both in the contemporary context, as well as from a historical perspective.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Documentary, Drama
Cleopatra, Jeanne D'Arc, Elizabeth I, Katharina the Great, Luise von Preußen and Sophie Scholl -- they are all women from strongly contrasting eras and with different backgrounds - but they have one thing in common: they are among the most influential women in history. Powerful and helpless, popular and despised, determined and desperate. The documentary portrays these remarkable women in unprecedented detail and examines their lives both in the contemporary context, as well as from a historical perspective.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2013
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