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10 Historical Figures Brought to Life | Royalty Now Top 10 of 2023
We've counted down our top 10 re-creations of historical figures from this year, 2023.
Professor Dave Explains
Ancient Egypt Part 3: The New Kingdom (1500 – 500 BCE)
With the Old and Middle Kingdoms covered, we move on to the New Kingdom, the final time period in Ancient Egyptian history. This began with Ahmose I and the 18th dynasty, and it includes some of the most famous rulers in Egyptian...
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Hatshepsut: What Did She Look Like? Facial Reconstructions & History Documentary
Hatshepsut was a powerful female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt who used effective propaganda to ensure a long and prosperous rule. She ruled 18th dynasty Egypt from c. 1479 – 1458 BCE. Timestamps: 0:00 Early Life 1:57 Claiming the Throne 6:53...
Wonderscape
Mummies of Egypt: Beyond King Tut
Explore the famous mummies of Egypt besides King Tut. Learn about Ramses II's powerful legacy, Hatshepsut's rule as a rare female pharaoh, and the significance of animal mummies in Egyptian culture. Discover how archaeologists used...
Curated Video
Exploring the Ancient Wonders of Luxor, Egypt
Explore the ancient wonders of Luxor, Egypt. Travel into the desert to witness the Valley of the Kings and Queens, where legendary pharaohs and royalty rest in sacred tombs adorned with mesmerizing reliefs and hieroglyphics. Luxor offers...
Curated Video
Hatshepsut part 3: The Exploration of Punt and Her Building Projects
Learn how Hatshepsut used exploration and building projects to establish her rule. Discover how her dangerous expedition to Punt brought back fragrant incense, expensive ebony wood, and flowers from exotic rainforests, cementing her...
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Hatshepsut part 5: The Mysterious Death and Memory of Hatshepsut
This video covers Hatshepsut's death, which is shrouded in mystery, from her means of death to the erasure of her memory by subsequent pharaohs. Her mummy, possibly identified, shows signs of using a carcinogenic skin lotion that may...
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Hatshepsut part 2: From Regent to Female Pharoah
This video explores Hatshepsut's journey from being the Regent of a young king to becoming a female pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Despite living in a patriarchal society, Hatshepsut used careful steps to change how her image was perceived,...
Curated Video
Hatshepsut part 1: The Rise of a Female Pharaoh of Egypt
Learn about the life of Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for 22 years during the 15th century BCE. This video covers her childhood, including her education and grooming for the role of a God's wife. It also includes her becoming Regent when...
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Hatshepsut part 4: The Female Pharoah Who Wore Men's Clothing
This video explores how she embodied both male and female attributes, wearing traditional men's clothing and even a false beard to symbolize her power. Despite being a woman, Hatshepsut was a fierce leader, engaging in military campaigns...
TED-Ed
The Pharaoh That Wouldn't Be Forgotten
Why, 20 years after the death of Egyptian pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut, did people attempt to erase her memory from Egyptian history? Gain insight into ancient Egyptian culture and how a female monarch was viewed with this...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Mortuary Temple and Large Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut
Smarthistory video [7:36] in which art historians, Dr. Harris and Dr. Zucker, visit the Metropolitan Museum to discuss ancient Egypt with us and the Egyptian King, Hatshepsut. Includes photographs of Hatshepsut's statuary and mortuary...
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Hatshepsut
Find out why Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh, was so successful and so threatening that her successor erased all mention of her. Be sure to watch the two videos. Requires RealPlayer.
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Tuthmosis Iii (Tuthmose)
Tuthmosis III showed his military acumen by expanding Egypt into an empire. Read about his exploits on the PBS site and watch the accompanying video. Requires RealPlayer.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Video Resources on Ancient Egypt
Find a library of 12 video clips excerpted from the PBS documentary "Egypt's Golden Empire" about the New Kingdom period of Egyptian history (1567 to 1085 BCE). Each clip runs one to three minutes. Clips cover a wide range of topics...