Society & Rights March 31, 2026 507 stories in this edition

One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh

NPR World / US / 1m ago / Jackie Lay
One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh

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NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt's history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years.

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