These Are The Gays Of Our Lives
Drew and Sarah are college friends who share a love of pop culture from 80s music, old Hollywood movies, iconic closeted characters, and campy TV shows. Countless LGBTQ+ stories remain hidden in history, but deserve to be in the spotlight. Drew and Sarah explore the memorable and the not-so-well-known LGBTQ+ people that influenced both their lives and society. Peppered in every story are their hot takes and sass. Listen in, learn, and laugh along as they humorously and affectionately tell the life stories of the many gays of our lives.
These Are The Gays Of Our Lives
11: Historical Figures: Hatshepsut And Alexander The Great
In this episode of 'These Are The Gays of Our Lives', hosts Drew and Sarah explore various themes related to LGBTQ+ representation in media and history.. In this conversation, Drew and Sarah delve into the fascinating life of Hatshepsut, the longest-reigning female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. They explore the fluid concepts of gender in ancient Egyptian culture, the unique challenges Hatshepsut faced in a male-dominated society, and her strategic rise to power. The discussion highlights the complexities of her reign, her androgynous imagery, and the societal perceptions of women in leadership roles throughout history. This conversation explores the legacies of two significant historical figures: Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh of ancient Egypt, and Alexander the Great, the renowned conqueror. The discussion delves into Hatshepsut's achievements, including her monumental constructions and economic contributions, as well as the challenges she faced during her reign. The conversation then shifts to Alexander's rise to power, his military strategies, and his relentless pursuit of conquest, culminating in his mysterious death and the impact of his relationships on his legacy.
Sources for Hapshetsut
A FEMINIST AND QUEER THEORY TAKE ON THE LEGITIMIZATION OF HATSHEPSUT AS KING Derian L. Dalton
When Women ruled the world:Six Queens of Egypt, Kara Cooney
Alexander The Great:
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