EmTheHistoryGirl

Whenever I find myself unsure, I ask myself WWTD. What Would Tiye Do? Tiye was the Chief Wife of Amenhotep III, mother of Akhenaten and likely grandmother of Tutankhamun. She was an incredibly visible figure in the reign of her husband and the fact that she was often depicted the same height as him in statuary is a physical testament to her importance. She continued to play an important role during the turbulent reign of her son Akhenaten, especially in foreign diplomacy. It is speculated that the "Elder Lady" mummy belongs to Tiye.

The Ancient Egyptian God of Pharaohs

Miss Dinosaur

Agrippina the Younger has been vilified throughout history as the ultimate controlling mother and murderer. She is one of the most connected women in the Julio-Claudia Dynasty, the great-granddaughter of Augustus, the sister of Caligula, wife of Claudius and mother of Nero.

Nefertiti is and will continue to be one of the most enigmatic figures of the Ancient World. Rising to prominence in the reign of her husband Akhenaten, she was a prominent figure in his ultimately doomed religious revolution. The discovery of her bust, now in Berlin, propelled her into the spotlight and as a result, she has become engrained in popular culture

Hathor is the Ancient Egyptian goddess of love, dancing and beauty

Owl of Athena

Cleopatra

As someone who struggles with mental health, I have often found it cathartic to turn it into art.

Representation of Cleopatra VII on a coin

Nefertari was the beloved Chief wife of the famous Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II (or the Great), her tomb is beautifully decorated too!