Frank Herbert's beloved "Dune" novels introduce readers to a sprawling, complex world in a far-flung future where competing creeds fight over the balance of power in the galaxy. The novels have been adapted for film several times, and with 2021's "Dune," the world is once again fascinated with House Atreides, sandworms, and spice.

One aspect of the "Dune" universe that's surprisingly complex is the history of Bene Gesserit, a mystical sisterhood of truthsayers and manipulators who work to guide the course of humanity. But what else is going on with this powerful group? Here's the backstory of Dune's Bene Gesserit, finally explained.

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Origins | 0:00
Universe-spanning aims | 0:47
An extraordinary education | 1:32
Missionary work | 2:16
A great betrayal | 3:22
The Kwisatz Haderach arrives | 4:20
Completely cowed | 5:09
The end of the Bene Gesserit? | 6:23
Establishing Chapterhouse | 7:34
A competing order | 8:33
An unfinished story | 9:41

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