Video: Great Egyptians - Hatshepsut, The Queen Who Would Be King

Summary:

Description: When her son tried to ascend to her dead husband's throne, Queen Hatshepsut did the unthinkable and declared herself king. Learn how she overturned Egyptian tradition to become one of the most powerful and successful pharaohs in history. Then examine how ancient and modern prejudices conspired to withhold the credit due this unstoppable ruler. © 2004 Discovery Channel School Grades: 9-12     

Segments:

Hatshepsut: Royal Female Heir (09:35)
The Mystery of Hatshepsut's Reign as King (03:00)
Thutmose I: Hatshepsut's Fearless Father (02:47)
Thutmose II Marries Hatshepsut and Rules as Pharaoh (03:48)
Hatshepsut: Great Egyptian Ruler (08:18)
Hatshepsut Becomes Ruler of Egypt and Begins Major Buildings (01:35)
Hatshepsut's Sculptures and Obelisks (04:21)
Senmut and His Shrine (02:22)
Hatshepsut: A Great Wife Becomes King (04:47)
Hatshepsut Takes Title of King (02:34)
Thutmose III Trains in Army Expeditions (02:13)
Hatshepsut: Powerful Leader (06:57)
Hatshepsut: Military Leader? (04:44)
Hatshepsut's Trading Expedition to Punt (02:12)
Hatshepsut and Senmut (08:12)
Senmut's First Tomb Reveals His Relationship With Hatshepsut (01:51)
Senmut's Second Tomb Near Hatshepsut's Temple (03:25)
Hatshepsut's Tomb (02:55)
Thutmose III Succeeds Hatshepsut and Erases Her Name (07:05)
Thutmose III: Great Pharaoh and Military Leader (02:31)
Royal Mummies Found (02:37)
Hatshepsut's Name is Erased But Not Forgotten (01:55)