What The History?!

Episode 32: Hatshepsut


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It's time for another badass babe and this time, we're taking the way way WAY back machine! This week, your favorite nerds are talking all things Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.

This baddy was a ruler within her own right (like, literally) and she's come to be known as one of the more mysterious and inspiring leaders of the ancient world. Daughter (and sister and wife??) of a pharaoh, Hatshepsut donned her fake beard led her people into an age of prosperity and peace, though not everyone was a fan (we're looking at you Amenhotep II).

Listen in as Casie and Sarah talk about myrrh trees, construction accomplishments, and a damnatio memoriae all while LAUDING the ancient badass babe Hatshepsut.

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