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In the first of this “Women Who Were Kings” series, we uncover the life of the first great woman in history. Hatshepsut–throne name Maatkare–was one of the greatest pharaohs of Ancient Eygpt, and remarkably–a woman. In a civilisation that didn’t allow women to rule, how did Hatshepsut ascend to the throne? What did she achieve,…
In the second of this “Women Who Were Kings” series, we chart the life of Wu Zhao–post-humously named Wu Zetian–China’s only female Emperor. Born a commoner, she was a concubine to two generations of Emperors before finally seizing the throne after her husband’s death. Her remarkable ascent and political acumen is told in this story,…
In the third of the “Women Who Were Kings” series, we follow the life of one of England’s most celebrated monarchs–Queen Elizabeth I. From her difficult early childhood and her struggle to ascend to a throne that would later see her as the progenitor of a Golden Age, this story aims to chart Elizabeth’s political…
In the fourth of the “Women Who Were Kings” series, we follow a German princess’ travels to the vast, distant lands of Russia, where she would be joined in a loveless marriage to its future Emperor. Neglected by her husband and refusing to accept a barren future where she has no influence, the woman who…
