Episode 38: Burial Rites
Nubkaure Amenmhat II (Part I).Life is good in Egypt around 1927 BCE. Nub-kau-Re Amenmhat II is blessed with peace and a long reign, and he is capable to boot.The king's pyramid complex…
Episode 37: Imperial Projects
Senuseret I (Part IV): Southern Gold.Senuseret I is in need of funding. With so many monuments under construction, he needs resources, and fast.The king sends out his warriors, to obtain…
Episode 36: The White Chapel
Senuseret I (Part 3): Karnak.The reign of Senuseret I is notable for the swathe of construction projects initiated at the king's command.For the first time since the Old Kingdom, monuments are being erected…
Episode 35: From Father to Son
Senuseret I (Part II): the Teachings of AmenemhatIn the wake of his father's murder, King Sen-user-et I comes to power. First he must manage the transition to power, then he must build his own…
Episode 34: Night of the Long Knives
Senuseret I (Part I): The Tale of Sinuhe.Egypt is in disarray. King Amenemhat I has been murdered in his bed, slain by his own guards. Hearing the news, a royal soldier…
Episode 33: Revivals and Regencies
Amenemhat I (Part II): Father and Son.Amenemhat is a man of innovation and change. Having secured his rule over the Two Lands, he establishes a new capital city: Itj-tawy Amenemhat, a.k.a. "Amenemhat…
Episode 32: The Repeating of Births
Amenemhat I (Part One): the Prophecy of NefertyThe new ruler of Upper and Lower Egypt, Amenemhat I, has seized power after his predecessor's death. Now, Amenemhat must make himself legitimate. To…
