Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh

"Rather than mounting an online exhibition to accompany Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh, the Metropolitan Museum has chosen instead to provide a series of auxiliary features on its Web site. For example, there is an informationpage, which explains that Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for 20 years (ca.1473–1458 B.C.), was the first important female ruler known to history. A special audio feature narrated by actor Sam Waterston can be listened to asa podcast, downloadable MP3 file, or 12-minute streaming audio. There is also a 19-image slide show that includes sculpted portraits of Hatshepsut, jewelry, vases, as well as chairs and other household items. Finally, there are links with ordering information for the exhibition catalog and other exhibition-related items from the Museum store."

(from the Internet Scout Report, May 19 2006)