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The Queen Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut

Season 1
When her son tried to ascend to her dead husband's throne, Queen Hatshepsut did the unthinkable and declared herself king. As this illuminating history documentary reveals, she overturned Egyptian tradition and became one of the most powerful and successful pharaohs in history. But then ancient and modern prejudices conspired to withhold the credit due to this unstoppable ruler.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Queen Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut
    August 16, 2023
    47min
    16+
    When her son tried to ascend to her dead husband's throne, Queen Hatshepsut did the unthinkable and declared herself king. As this illuminating history documentary reveals, she overturned Egyptian tradition and became one of the most powerful and successful pharaohs in history. But then ancient and modern prejudices conspired to withhold the credit due to this unstoppable ruler.
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Directors
Jenny Williams
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Woodcut Media
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