Epic Warrior Women backdrop
Documentary

The Best Episodes of Epic Warrior Women Season 1

Every episode of Epic Warrior Women Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Epic Warrior Women Season 1!

Join us as we tell the tales of history's most iconic female fighters, from the legendary Amazons of Central Asia to the gladiators of the Roman Empire to the all-female fighting force of West Africa.

Airs on
Smithsonian Channel
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Epic Warrior Women Season 1 Episode 1 - Amazons
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Amazons

    S1:E1

    Greek travelers and writers from the ancient world mythologized the Amazons, but these legendary female warriors were very real. They hailed from the ferocious nomadic Scythian tribes that controlled a huge swath of Central Asia and kept the great powers of Greece, Persia, and China at bay. With the help of recent archaeological findings, uncover the lives of these Amazons through the tale of a Scythian who grows up to become a horse warrior and leader of her tribe in a defining battle against the Persians in 6th century BC.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Epic Warrior Women Season 1 Episode 2 - Gladiatrix
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Gladiatrix

    S1:E2

    The Roman Empire is known for its powerful rulers, mighty armies, and gladiatorial games. But there is one last great untold story that has fought its way back into history - that of the female gladiator. Historians and archaeologists have uncovered evidence that many brave women fought and died in the arena. Based on these findings, follow the tale of a gladiatrix called Ardala, a Celtic warrior captured and traded into a Mediterranean gladiator school in 2nd century AD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Epic Warrior Women Season 1 Episode 3 - Africa's Amazons
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Africa's Amazons

    S1:E3

    The Agooji of West Africa were the terrifying all-female fighting force of the kingdom of Dahomey in the 19th century. Up to 6,000 strong, the Agooji battled to protect one of the continent's last independent kingdoms, fighting as elite regiments against colonial male armies in the Franco-Dahomean Wars. Witness the fascinating history of these women warriors through the story of Sukeoun, a young girl who is taken as a tribute to the king, rises to become an Agooji officer, and valiantly fights to defend her kingdom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Epic Warrior Women Season 1 Episode 4 - Vikings
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Vikings

    S1:E4

    DNA tests of skeletons in Sweden challenge the idea that all Viking warriors were men; recreating the life of a young Viking woman who becomes the garrison commander in Birka.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Amazons" is the best rated episode of "Epic Warrior Women" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/19/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gladiatrix".