Ramesses the Great's Reign
Did Ramesses defeat time itself?
4.1 (23)
68 mins
Explore the extraordinary reign of Ramesses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful and enduring rulers. Discover how military campaigns, monumental architecture, and state propaganda shaped his image as “Ramesses the Great.”
Ep 1:
The King Who Refused to Die
From a 2021 mummy procession through Cairo to the rise of a new dynasty, discover how a general's grandson became Ramses the Great—and met the queen who'd help him rule.
Ep 2:
Ambush at Kadesh: A Pharaoh's Deadly Gamble
Deceived by spies and surrounded by enemy chariots, Ramses faces catastrophe at Kadesh—then turns humiliating defeat into history's greatest propaganda triumph carved in stone.
Ep 3:
Silver Tablets and Golden Silos
After Kadesh, uneasy peace gives way to history's first surviving treaty—while Ramses' true power reveals itself in grain silos, new cities, and monuments without end.
Ep 4:
A Living God's Longest Shadow
Ramses declares himself divine, aligning sunlight with statues of gods—yet even a living god can't outrun grief, dead heirs, and a looming succession crisis.
Ep 5:
Thieves, Priests, and the Search for a Lost King
Long after Ramses' death, robbers, priests, and secretive families collide over his mummy's fate, setting the stage for a discovery that stunned the modern world.
Discussions (5)
Darlene
Level 10 · 5 mo agoTbh Nefertari was doing all the heavy lifting with diplomacy while Ramses was writing snarky letters and faking battle victories. Total douchebag behavior making the whole empire all about himself.
Mario
Level 3 · 5 mo agoImagine living so long that twelve of your sons drop dead waiting for the throne and your dynasty descends into a massive squabble where your grandson marries his own aunt 😂 absolute carnage mate
Larry
Level 3 · 5 mo agoDude was throwing literal tantrums over delayed dowries while his wife Nefertari was the one actually securing the peace treaty with the Hittites
