Watch S1, EP3: Africa's Amazons with Fubo for $0 Today

TVPGWarrior Women44mSmithsonian Channel

The Agoojj are a small fighting force of women in West Africa that expands in the 17th century against the much larger Asante and Yoruba Kingdoms; this all-female regiment terrifies both the local populations and the Europeans sent to conquer them.

The Agoojj are a small fighting force of women in West Africa that expands in the 17th century against the much larger Asante and Yoruba Kingdoms; this all-female regiment terrifies both the local populations and the Europeans sent to conquer them.

How to watch

Available on demand

More episodes

No live or upcoming content available at this time

Warrior Women

S1, EP3 "Africa's Amazons"

The Agoojj are a small fighting force of women in West Africa that expands in the 17th century against the much larger Asante and Yoruba Kingdoms; this all-female regiment terrifies both the local populations and the Europeans sent to conquer them.

Warrior Women

S1, EP2 "Gladiatrix"

Ancient Rome encourages gladiator women to fight to the death in the arena; these young women cultivate the skills they need to survive these gladiatorial games but sometimes die for the sake of public entertainment.

Warrior Women

S1, EP1 "The Original Amazons"

The origins of the Greek mythology about Amazons may lie with the ancient nomadic warriors of the Eurasian grasslands; hailing from the Scythian tribes, these warriors controlled a swathe from Eastern Europe to Central Asia.

Warfare has typically been seen as the territory of men. But dotted throughout history, evidence shows that over the years women were often involved in the fight as well. Delve deep into the tales of history's most iconic female fighters. The legendary Amazonian women, gladiators of Rome, the all-female fighting force in West Africa, among many others. The extraordinary lives of these fierce, brave women and the battles they fought and the sacrifice they endured are laid bare for everyone to see.
Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2017
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand
Available on

More history shows

See all

Lost Treasures of Egypt

Hunting Egypt's lost treasures in the Valley of the Kings.

Air Warriors

"Air Warrriors" puts the spotlight on some of the airplanes that have been used by American forces in combat battles through the years. The program profiles the dedicated pilots and other team members who fly and maintain the aircraft. Rarely seen combat footage and pilots' stories help bring to life the journeys that have been taken by the flying machines, which include a plane-chopper hybrid that saves lives and an attack helicopter that is called the Black Death by America's enemies.

Yellowstone Wolf Dynasty

Wolves are reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 in a controversial experiment, and no one is capable of predicting what will happen next.

Civil War Journal

A historical look at the Civil War. Beyond the battles and into the personal stories of the War Between the States. Based on diaries, photographs and dramatic re-enactments, the intimate side of the epic conflict is exposed. Host Danny Glover narrates episodes about West Point Classmates-Civil War Enemies, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Sherman and the March to the Sea.

Explore {{ type }} on Fubo

Action

Action

Action

Comedy

Comedy

Comedy

Documentary

Documentary

Documentary

Drama

Drama

Drama

Family

Family

Family

Home/Cooking