You Go, Girl: Hatshepsut As Pharaoh

As we all know, the rulers of Ancient Egypt were known as pharaohs, great kings (and, therefore, men) who reigned over their empire with an iron fist. But did you know that, in its 3000-year history, a handful of women assumed the role of pharaoh? The most famous of these is none other than Hatshepsut who, following the death of her husband, went on to assume command of the throne and obtain the full powers of pharaoh. Who was this mysterious woman? What did her reign look like? And how has her legacy endured to the present day? Tune in to the 'History Loves Company' podcast this week to find out!