Epic Warrior Women

A documentary series exploring history's most formidable female fighters across different cultures and eras, examining the real-world women who took up arms and led armies. Each episode focuses on a distinct group, from the Māori warriors of New Zealand to the female soldiers of Dahomey, uncovering archaeological and historical evidence of their military roles. Presenter Anita Rani travels to the locations where these women lived and fought, speaking with historians and descendants to reconstruct their stories.