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68: Campaigns of Victory
Submissions and Settlements. After his victory at Megiddo, King Thutmose III began to organise his new conquests. The lands of Canaan and Syria were transformed, as the Egyptians built a network of g…
Published on 9 years ago
67b: The Battle of Megiddo (A Dramatic Reading)
A royal drama. In this episode, we replay the "official account" of Thutmose III's great victory at Megiddo. Drawing on the King's own proclamations, and using the voices of some other podcasters, we…
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago
67: Armageddon
Armageddon. Around 1473 BCE, Thutmose III faced a rebellion, when enemies in Canaan gathered to oppose him. The King of Egypt had a choice: destroy his foes, or risk losing the empire. Battle, chaos,…
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago
66: An Awkward Transition
Hatshepsut's Last Years. After a long life and successful reign, Ma'at-Ka-Re Hatshepsut died. We wrap up her story, review her legacy, and review some standout events. Plus, we dig into the mystery o…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
65c: Little King Thutmose
The prince Thutmose III. It's time to catch-up with the "other" King of Egypt. Thutmose III, still young, spent his early years in the palace, learning the arts of rule. He learned religious rituals,…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
65b: Two Texts of Hatshepsut
The Punt Expedition and the Speos Artemidos. We take a short break from the narrative, to explore two important texts from Hatshepsut's reign. These are the records of the Punt Expedition, and a prop…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
65: Hatshepsut of Millions of Years
A Sed-Festival. By 1485 BCE, Hatshepsut's subjects were bustling to prepare her grand jubilee. The sed-festival, held in year 16, celebrated an anniversary. But, an anniversary of what, exactly?
Dat…Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
64: Beloved Uncle
Hatshepsut's Trusted Advisor. As Hatshepsut's power grew, so did that of Senenmut. A royal courtier, Senenmut found his career accelerating in tandem with the new King. In this episode, we follow Sen…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
63: Hatshepsut's Excellent Adventure
The Great Expedition to Punt. In 1488 BCE, King Hatshepsut launched her most famous project. A fleet of ships sailed down the Red Sea coast, in order to visit the land of Punt. There, they gathered t…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
Interview: Hatshepsut, Power, and the Mafia with Prof. Kara Cooney
Interview recorded 2020. The Impact of Hatshepsut's Reign on the Royal House of Dynasty 18. Kara (Kathlyn) Cooney is professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at the University of California Los Ang…
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago