Frustrated Plans.

King Ay had his own plans for the succession. He promoted his relative, Nakht-Min, to great power and prominence. But when Ay died, Nakhtmin found himself at odds with Egypt’s mighty general, Horemheb. What would happen, to the feuding leaders?

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3 Comments

  1. Ivonna Nowicka
    May 28, 2022,

    Dear Dominic,

    Somehow episodes 160 and 161 don’t play, here.

    Best,

    Ivonna

    • DominicPerry
      June 7, 2022,

      Hi Ivonna, I have tested them and they seem to be working fine. Are you still experiencing the issue?

  2. Ivonna Nowicka
    July 1, 2022,

    Dear Dominic,

    Today everything is O.K., thank you : ).

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