S1E3: The War of the World
Divine Women
12 Apr 201248 minTV-G
How did the period known as the Dark Ages turn into a golden age for a few remarkable religious women? In this illuminating history documentary, acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes uncovers Theodora, a prostitute turned powerful empress. Then she looks at the wives of the prophet Muhammad including Khadija, whose words are still read by over two billion men and women today.