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 Bedouin…
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 son…
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 magnificently.…
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 died…
Introducing: Dynasty 19
Transitions and Legacies.Reflective and Prospective. In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on the outgoing 18th Dynasty (and its last scion, Horemheb). Then, we consider some of the…
176: A Brand New Day
The Book of Gates (Part 2).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…
175: In the Hall of the Duat King
The Book of Gates (Part 1).In the dark of the night, Ra took a journey through the Duat (underworld). His voyage was fraught with danger, but he also made many…
174: Horus in Rest
The Death and Legacy of Horemheb.Horemheb prepares for his next journey. The King commissions (or repurposes) a Memorial/Mortuary Temple on the west bank of Waset (Luxor). Then, he faces his…
