Women in Ancient Egypt

What kind of daily life, responsibilities, limitations and advantages did women have in Ancient Egypt? Were they treated well and respected? Could a woman become Pharaoh? We dig into women’s realities of this fascinating and surprisingly equal ancient society. This month we celebrate women in all time periods and places!

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Marisa Horowitz- Jaffe has been teaching, studying and living ancient history for over 25 years. Her background includes double Bachelor’s degrees in Egyptology & Roman Archaeology, with an Art History minor, from The University of Michigan, followed by a Master’s degree from Harvard University in Art and Museum Education. She spent two decades working in elite NYC art museum education departments, and ­­­­now enjoys bringing her own artifacts and mobile museum to teach enrichment programs in schools, libraries and community groups. Additionally, Marisa offers private VIP tours at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Please visit www.MuseumsWithMarisa.com for more information.