183: Fire Over Hatti
Sety I (Part 5). Empires clash. Around 1300 BCE (approximately), Sety I records a battle against the Hittites. In the course of his northern wars, perhaps following the reconquest of…
182b: Destruction in Amurru
Amurru (Part 4). Reconquista. The land of Amurru, and its leaders, have been a noteworthy part of the story in recent decades. Since the reigns of Amunhotep III and Akhenaten,…
182: The Battle for Kadesh
Sety I (Part 4). Catching Up with the Kadeshians. Around 1300 BCE (chronology uncertain), Sety led another campaign into the north. This time, the pharaoh of Egypt marched into Canaan,…
181: Akh-en-Amun (Effective for Amun)
Sety I (Part 3). The Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak. In 1302 BCE (approximately) the pharaoh of Egypt Men-Ma’at-Ra Sety I commissioned a remarkable monument. A hall of columns, near…
180: Eager to Fight
Sety I (Part 2). Sety I (Part 2): The First Campaign of Victory. In1302 BCE, the pharaoh Men-Ma'at-Ra Sety I led a military expedition to the east. He attacked the…
179: Sety’s Renaissance
Sety I (Part 1). A Repeat Appearance. In 1303 BCE, the old king Ramesses is dead after a brief reign. But now, for the first time in decades, a royal…
Interview: Rise and Rule of the Ramessids
Peter Brand (Parts 1 & 2) When Paramessu became Ramesses I, his ascent marked a "break" in many ways. Then, his son Sety I confirmed that legacy and expanded it…
Interview: International Mummy of Mystery with Dr. Peter Lacovara.
Ramesses I and Pharaoh’s Palace.Dr. Peter Lacovara is an experienced archaeologist, museum curator, and specialist in the palaces of Egyptian pharaohs. Since the 1980s Dr. Lacovara has been involved in…
178: From Nile to Niagara
Ramesses I (Part 2).Family, Regime, Remains. In 1304 BCE, King Ramessu (Ramesses I) rules Egypt. The new royal family is an interesting group, and we have a surprisingly detailed idea…
177: Sun Born
Ramesses I (Part 1). From hours 6-12, Ra continues his journey. The great serpent Apep returns, bringing an army of his followers. The sun god deals with those who have…
