Patricia Sargent

Author of Ancient Power Women Series

Patricia Sargent - Power Women: Lessons from the Ancient World CoverAncient women achieved both power and glory even in times of strict male domination.

Because of their biology, conditions women experienced, enemies they faced; trials they survived; work they did; roles they played; monuments they built; schemes to lead armies, tribes, and kingdoms; wars they caused; fortunate accident of birth to elite families, misfortune to serve fathers, husbands and sons; inability to inherit or leave a legacy; religious devotion, and denial of participation: because of these circumstances, ancient power women left powerful lessons behind. LEARN MORE

About Patricia…

After a successful career as humanities teacher, high school principal, and adjunct college professor at Regis University and the University of Denver, Dr. Sargent spends her time researching background information for her historic series, Power Women: Lessons From the Ancient World. As a published author and a winner of several awards for research, and national awards for writing, she is passionate about relating women’s participation in the history of humanity. READ FULL BIO

LATEST BLOG POST

The Plague: Echos of Invisible and Silent Death

So, you survived the plague! Yes, if you had COVID-19, you recovered. And if you have not had it, your immunity is working. People in the ancient world had little hope of survival. Since time began, the world has suffered disasters causing chaos, disruption of daily life, pain, and death. In ancient times, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruption were backyard occurrences. Plague wiped out large percentages of entire populations. No one was … LEARN MORE

POWER WOMEN FACTS

To Become Pharaoh

Thutmose I was the son of Senisonb, a commoner. His father was unknown. His only title to kingship was as husband of the exalted princess Ahmose, a celebrity almost without parallel in Egypt’s history. Her daughter Hatshepsut was a strong woman with boundless energy and determination to become pharaoh. Ahmose undoubtedly conferred her own strength and wisdom on her daughter.