
"The story of female power in ancient Egypt is a tragedy," argues Kara Cooney, a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA.

"The story of female power in ancient Egypt is a tragedy," argues Kara Cooney, a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA.

Hatshepsut, a woman who was Egypt’s king, serves as a model and cautionary tale for today’s female politicians
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