Amenhotep III

Mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt There were many factors in the ancient cities that influenced the construction of buildings. Elements such as geography, environment, economic activity and social practice all played an immense role in the 11th century of ancient Egypt. The ancient city of Thebes would not have turned out to be the dynasty that it was without these components being present. It was vitally necessary for the city to use the components to their advantage in order to…

considered equal. Hatshepsut means “The Foremost of noble ladies.” She reigned from 1508–1458 BC and was the fifth pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty of Egypt. Hatshepsut came to the throne of Egypt in 1478 BC. Officially, she ruled jointly with Thutmose III who had ascended to the throne as a child one year earlier. Hatshepsut was the chief wife of Thutmose II, Thutmose III’s father. She is generally regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful pharaohs, reigning longer than any…

When you think about an ideal pharaoh with warrior-like attributes, you most likely aren’t thinking about a woman. In this case, Co-Ruler and Pharaoh, Hatshepsut was a ruler who gained a legacy that many will remember. Historians say, 1 “Hatshepsut was only the third woman to become pharaoh in 3,00 years of ancient Egyptian history, and the first to attain the full power of the position”. Hatshepsut’s story of reigning was different than most would have had. She was the daughter of King…

right determination, and certain characteristics or virtues that reciprocate to one's goals. The play Richard III involves a disfigured man, Richard, and his villainous quest to ascend the throne. Ideally having a birthright to become king would make his goal much easier; unfortunately this was not the case for Richard. Thus the usual play or story involving a hero is not present in Richard III. Virtues turn into corrupted virtues, noble and handsome transforms into monstrous and deformed;…

With all successful books and plays, there eventually comes a movie adaptation. Such movies can never represent the text exactly, but some do more justice to the original work than others. For plays as influential and complex as Shakespeare’s Hamlet, there exists a wide and varied selection of movies that attempt to interpret the ambiguities of the play. Two very well-known screen adaptations have Ethan Hawke and Mel Gibson, respectively, playing the lead role of Hamlet. As staying true to the…

I hear krypton and I automatically think of Superman, the man of steel, so it inspired me to learn more about his one physical weakness. Where was is found? Who discovered it? Why is it so important? Why did they use krypton as this all might entity’s weakness? It is quite an interesting element to think about. Going back to Britain, krypton was very popular there. It was discovered by two chemist named Sir William Ramsay and Morris M. Travers on May 30th 1898 while they were researching a…

Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet is not only the longest version but also the most extravagant version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. In the film, Branagh used all of the main texts, rather than editing a specific version. Many Shakespearians have named this film the most comprehensive adaptation as compared to both its predecessors and subsequent versions. The film is based out of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, England and features a cast of recognizable actors. In comparison to other film adaptations,…

The Egyptians were significantly productive; they were achieving difficult architectural accomplishments of massive scale. This era was the reign of Hatshepsut, perfectly memorialized in the famous sculpture The Large Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut, dated about c. 1473-1458 BC, the 18th Dynasty in Deir el-Bahri. This three-dimensional artwork was made entirely of red granite and has a height of 8’ 6’’ (2.59 m). In the following paper I will describe the artwork, analyze its concept, purpose, and…

Psycho: Why Does Norman Bates Have a Chilling Effect on Audiences? The movie Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was a landmark movie in the history of film. Made during a time when The Production Code was still at large and society had still not seen or heard such disturbing actions on the big screen. Audiences were and are still drawn in with the thrilling story of what happens inside Bates Motel, and the mystery behind, specifically revolving around Norman Bates and his mother. Audiences…

When Kaiser Wilhelm II ascended to the throne, Germany had everything set up for it to continue being a leading world power in a peaceful Europe. Due to Otto Von Bismarck, Germany had isolated France and maintained good terms with Russia and Great Britain. However, because of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany ended up outnumbered, fighting a global war against France, Great Britain, and Russia. Kaiser Wilhelm II was the major force behind World War I. He brought to ruin Germany’s relations with Russia…