The Trung Sisters of Vietnam Fight the Han

The Trung Sisters of Vietnam Fight the Han

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection
S1 E3: Turn from the Mediterranean to China under the Han Dynasty, as its imperial expansion threatened the strongly matriarchal culture of Vietnam. Two of the most famous Vietnamese rebels of this era were the Trung sisters, who led tribal armies against the powerful invaders. See how their story has become a touchstone of Vietnamese culture and pride into the 21st century.