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The Ascent of Woman Episodes

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    Revolution

    4/4 Dr Amanda Foreman looks at women in revolutions that have transformed the modern world.

  2. Power

    3/4 Amanda looks at the women behind some of the most powerful empires of the Middle Ages.

  3. Separation

    2/4 Amanda explores the role of women in Asia under the religions Confucianism and Buddhism.

  4. Civilisation

    1/4 Dr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the status of women.