Interweaving mythology, history, science, and mystical cultures, an archaeologist offers a feminine approach to the study of world history, examining female warriors, leaders, and heroines who have been left out of traditional history books.

The path to Pokrovka -- An archaeologist in the field -- The power of the hearth -- The power of the sword -- The power of the spirit -- Rich legends: from gold man to griffin -- The advent of the Amazons -- China's mysterious mummies -- Ancient fertility rituals in the Tien Shan -- Mother goddesses and enarees -- Irish warrior queens and the damsels of death -- From Celts to Mongols: women of business and kingmakers -- The legacy of warrior women.