(*36*) – Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Great Women before 1400

Ambition. Victorian-era artists and Poetry has immortalized John the Baptist’s death as the cold-hearted request of the teenaged Salome, it was in fact her ambitious mother Herodias who requested the preacher’s head. Her unending hunger for status and Wealth eventually led to exile Format File Size: 10.96GB Format File Type: (mp4)

(*36*) – Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Great Women before 1400

Throughout history, women have played integral roles in family, society, religion, government, war—in short, in all aspects of human civilization. The most powerful women have led revolutions and shaped laws. and They played important roles in the dynastic struggle. Some were caught in forces that were beyond their control while others were manipulated. and Their way to the top was by murdering their way. It was difficult to uncover their stories from the historical records. This is due to the normal difficulties of information preservation across generations. and Gendered expectations WomenThey often fulfilled the role as self-virtuous maidens, when they were even mentioned.-Effacing mother or seductive villain. Think about what you might be missing when only half of the story has been told.

In Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Great Women before 1400, Joyce E. Salisbury, Professor Emerita, Humanistic Studies, will teach you a different side of history. These lectures will provide you with an opportunity to experience another side of history. 36 Lectures, women get out of the footnotes and Sidebars on traditional history and In the spotlight, illuminate the dark corners of your pre-Along the way, we discover the modern world. From the thwarted daughters and Ambitious wives can be fearless revolutionaries and You will be amazed at the many roles played by women throughout history by brilliant philosophers and Why their influence is so important to an understanding of the world that we live in today. Starting at the beginning of the Roman Empire and Professor Salisbury will take you through the Middle Ages and introduce you to many influential women from around the world.

You will discover that there are many methods to exercise power. Some women worked within the rules and They had expectations and were bound by their unique influence as wives. and Mothers can influence politics and religion and more. Others, however, defied the restrictions and occupied leadership positions and Power that changed the world. You will have the opportunity to examine their contributions to our history with this course. and See major turning points and New perspectives can help you see your ideas clearly

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Rebels and Rulers

From Rome and China to Persia and Byzantium, the planet before 1400 The foundation was seen and Expansion of enormous imperial power. These powers were often hierarchical. and Strigly patriarchal and Their presence forced new religions and traditions. and Governance that permanently altered the places they touched, often at the expense of women who held certain levels of power and Respect within tribal communities before They are here.

Some women became warriors to survive in these new circumstances. and Revolutionary, fighting for the welfare of their people during times of crisis. Although their rebellions failed often in the face insurmountable odds they still held power and were symbols of freedomand Cautionary tales) have been passed on. The case of the Trung sisters from Vietnam was a symbol of patriotism because of their failed attempt to free their homeland from imperial invaders. and Resistance that survived in Vietnamese culture today. Boudicca (a Celtic warrior-queen) was another famous rebel leader who failed in her attempts to defeat Rome. However, her legend is still alive thanks to Queen Victoria, one of the most influential female leaders of our time.

There were some who fought against imperial forces. and Then, there were those who possessed power Within These sprawling empires. Although few people have ever heard of her name, modern scholars believe that Sorkhakhtani was one the most influential women of history. She commanded immense power in the Mongol empire’s peak. Plotina, Julia Maesa, Pulcheria, Wu Zetian, and Razia are only a handful of women you’ll meet from around the globe who have risen to power either through their own rule, or the support of their families. Some were benevolent and some were ruthless—often many of them were both—but they all left a mark on the world.

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Saints and Sinners

Everybody loves a hero. But history isn’t written in stark contrasts with black. and white—and You will also discover the stories of many other women. Professor Salisbury points out that for every Vibia Perpetua martyred in service of a greater cause than themselves, there are many others who can be considered selfish or amoral. (And many others who were portrayed as weak or nefarious, by historians working to their own ends. This is just one reason historians strive so hard to uncover stories that are often overlooked and Hidden women: To show their complex aspects as historical figures, both for good and bad. and ill.

Many women in history have been driven to take action by the desire to protect their family or gain greater freedom. and control over their own lives, others had less laudable—but no less human—desires, such as:

• Ambition. Victorian-era artists and Poetry has immortalized John the Baptist’s death as the cold-hearted request of the teenaged Salome, it was in fact her ambitious mother Herodias who requested the preacher’s head. Her unending hunger for status and wealth eventually led to exile—and dragged her daughter’s name through the historical mud in the process.
• Power. Sometimes, women have proven to be just as ruthless in the pursuit of power as men. According to some sources, Zenobia, queen of Palmyra was married to her husband. and Step-So her son could be regent, she was assassinated. She is still remembered for her leadership in the fight against Roman rule. and A powerful would-she was crowned empress, but her path was filled with moral compromises.
• Vengeance. Freydis, Leif Eriksson’s sister, was a fierce Viking woman with a vengeful temper. When she felt her claim to her brother’s property in the New World was under threat, she wasn’t afraid to manipulate those around her—and commit a few murders—to avenge an insult and She believed she was entitled to what was hers.

And some women gained fame not because they chose to rebel or seek great fortune, but because they were lucky—or unlucky—enough to be caught in the right place at the right time. Many women have made their mark in history, whether they were swept up by religious persecution or captured by an invading army. and They can turn their misfortunes to their advantage.

Belles Lettres

Power isn’t always about wealth and Political influence. Sometimes it is as easy as being able to read. and write. For many centuries, women have been denied the right to read and write. and education. Many would continue their lives as keepers of hearth, and home, education for women was often considered unnecessary—or even morally dangerous. These fears were not unfounded and We know that some women were capable of pursuing knowledge despite the restrictions they placed on them. and Influence fields like:

• Religion: Perpetua, a Christian martyr, wrote so much that church leaders advised others not to consider them scripture.
• Histories: Byzantine princess Anna Comnena is credited with writing one of history’s greatest chronicles of the First Crusade.
• Mathematics: Lubna of Córdoba was an astonishing mathematician who became an intellectual leader in a time and Place where women were seldom accepted as public figures.
• Literature: This is the original prose novel that Lady Murasaki of Japan wrote, hundreds of thousands of years ago. before The novel would become the most popular literary form in Europe.
• Philosophy: Heloise is perhaps best known for her affair with Abelard. Her writings on philosophy are what made her unique in the world. and religion.
• Medicine: Hildegard, the German Benedictine abbess Hildegard revolutionized medical science with her writings that combined modern science with traditional feminine knowledge of herbs and food.

Women’s contributions to intellectual fields such as literature and Science, along with the power they wielded via religion, rebellions and Dynasties have been of great value. Even those who left only diaries and personal writings were important. and Letters, or stories that became footnotes in larger battles, have provided us with amazing resources to help us understand the world they lived and worked in. and How history is made each day. These stories are her passion. and Professor Salisbury will demonstrate their significance in our collective history. and Small and ordinary and astonishing. You will see how many of these women never intended to do more than live their lives in peaceful obscurity, while others wanted to—and often did—change the world.

In unearthing these stories, we are not only able to rediscover the contributions of women— often lost to time and whose stories were written to fit prevailing prejudices—but we are also able to see our own history in new, more nuanced ways. Beyond the battles and Dates and Names of great men aside, there are many other stories that can help us gain a better understanding of the past and It has shaped the world in which we live today.

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