Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Great Women Before 1400

Radegund Founds a Convent (1x15)

Air date: Jan 01, 2019

During the brutal Merovingian dynasty, Queen Radegund stands out as an exception to the violence and cruelty of Western Europe after the collapse of Roman power. See how her religious convictions helped her escape her abusive husband and build a convent that would help other women find a place of freedom and safety.