Lecture 5 Archive - Roxolana – From Captive to Queen: The Woman Who Transformed the Ottoman Empire
A fascinating story of a Ukrainian peasant girl who was captured and enslaved, yet managed to rule one of the most powerful Muslim Empires of its time and who become an equal in marriage.
Lecture 4 Archive - From Vengeance to Virtue: The Legend of Olga of Kyiv
Learn the captivating story of early Christianity in Kyivan Rus. The resilience, ingenuity and strength of one woman that managed to “take care of family business” after the murder of her husband. Learn how Olga brought Christianity to Kyivan Rus and strengthened the entire region.
Lecture 3 Archive - Anna, Queen of France & Yaroslav the Wise: the Father-In-Law of Europe
The story of a woman who transformed the royal court of France and taught the French nobility how to use forks and table manners.
Lecture 2 Archive - Trypillya
In this lecture, we will travel back in time to the Cucuteni-Trypillya culture that is seven thousand years old. There we will learn about the societal structure and women’s role in it and the influence this civilization had on the entire Europe.
Lecture 1 Archive - Amazon Women Warriors & Skiphs
Explore the origins of cultural phenomena known as “Amazon women”, its geographical location and connection to Scythian culture. Archeological finds, Scythian kurgans and archeological evidence on modern territory of Ukraine.