
Elizabeth Day on Hatshesput
Elizabeth Day chooses the great Egyptian female pharaoh Hatshepsut, with help in studio from Professor Joyce Tyldesley
"One of the things that she claimed was that her mother had been impregnated by the sun god Amon-Ra."
Elizabeth Day's interest in the female pharaoh Hatshepsut was sparked by a trip to Egypt less than a year ago. What intrigued her was how this woman survived and thrived as ruler in a traditionally male role. Joining her in discussion is Professor Joyce Tyldesley, recent winner of archaeologist of the year. She says that Hatshepsut changed her life when she wrote her biography. Matthew Parris presents.
Elizabeth Day is the author of six novels and host of How to Fail.
The producer for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Studios in Bristol is Miles Warde
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- Mon 22 Sep 2025 15:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Tue 23 Sep 2025 21:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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