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The warrior pharaohs

A general ascends to pharaoh after the death of Horemheb, ushering in the 19th Dynasty, known for its insatiable power. It erases the previous legacy, centralizes power, and reforms the administration. Ramses II goes to war against the Hittite Empire. The battle is inconclusive, but he turns it into a glorious victory for a massive propaganda campaign. Temples depict him as the undefeated warrior king. Upon his death, contenders for the throne unleash a civil war. The Egypt of Ramses III is plagued by hardship: drought, food shortages, the first known labor strike, an assassination attempt, and invasions by a mysterious people known as the Sea Peoples. How will the pharaohs wield power in a kingdom beset by conflict?

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  • Originally Aired September 1, 2024
  • Created August 7, 2025 by
    JSoriaC
  • Modified August 7, 2025 by
    JSoriaC