Hatshepsut was one of the more successful pharaohs of New Kingdom Egypt, mostly because she was hell-bent on being known as a he. In an era when ruling was synonymous with penis-having, Hatsephsut created multiple propaganda campaigns to cast herself in the role of divine male ruler. And yet, despite the many breastless and bearded statues she commissioned, Hattie retained many feminine aspects of her royal personality. What does it all mean? Who was this #boygirlboss of Ancient Egypt? And can we all get a promotion by changing our pronouns? (The answer is yes.)

This episode of Historical Homos was hosted and written by Bash, executive produced by Zachary Quinto, and edited by Alex Toskas.

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