I love Nile Magazine. It's gorgeous and informative. But when I saw the current issue's article about the discovery of Thutmose II's tomb, I did a double take. While it's certainly interesting (the discovery was of an abandoned tomb; they believe his real tomb--with his mummy--is nearby), it took me a moment to remember who Thutmose II was. And when I remembered, I couldn't … [Read more...] about Seriously? You Barely Mentioned the Most Important Person in this Story?
Warrior Queens book
It’s Women’s History Month So Let’s Talk Kick-Butt Ancient Warrior Queens!
Powerful women are always fascinating, but there is something especially intriguing about women in the ancient world who led their kingdoms and also led armies into battle. Both were extraordinarily difficult in eras where women generally had very little economic and social power, let alone political and military strength. With Elizabeth Warren--arguably the most qualified … [Read more...] about It’s Women’s History Month So Let’s Talk Kick-Butt Ancient Warrior Queens!
