

The Ascent of Woman: Rewriting women back into history
If you’re like me and hanker for anything positive in the field of advancing women’s rights, then watch The Ascent of Woman.
This pioneering BBC 2 four-part series aired last month in the UK. But be warned, it’s no feet up with a glass of Chablis job!
Keep your wits about you as the British historian Dr Amanda Foreman takes you on a whirlwind journey across the globe, from the dawn of civilization (meet the world’s first author Enheduanna) to modern day (an interview with