For decades, feminists and other progressive scholars have been proposing an overhaul of conventional, Western historical narratives. The fact that events of the past are even termed "His"-tory, many believe, is due to a patriarchal slant in our society. Much evidence exists that the Prehistoric world was in fact a matriarchal society, organized around female leaders. PBS's popular SECRETS OF THE DEAD series, investigates the reality of female warriors of the Amazon. Thought to have existed thousands of years ago, these strong and beautiful women may not just be the stuff of myths and legends; by finding and analyzing artifacts, this program makes a very strong case.