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62b: The Divine Birth of Hatshepsut
Amun Creates Hatshepsut. In a short break, we explore the tale Hatshepsut told about her origins. She ascribed her creation and birth to the King of the Gods, Amun-Ra himself. In this dramatic recoun…
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago
62: Holy of Holies
Hatshepsut, King of Egypt. In 1488 BCE, Hatshepsut made her most daring move. She pushed her newphew (Thutmose III) to one side and proclaimed herself King of Upper and Lower Egypt. At a stroke, Egyp…
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago
61: Hatshepsut, Queen-King of Egypt
Hatshepsut (Part 1): Gathering Power. For the first five years of her rule, Hatshepsut was (officially) a caretaker for the throne. But power inevitably gathered around the powerful woman, and she kn…
Published on 9 years, 6 months ago
60: Thutmosid Family Values
Introducing Hatshepsut. For a decade or more, King Thutmose I ruled a stable kingdom. Unfortunately, this king gets overshadowed by his daughter, whom he may have groomed for power...
Dates c.1519 -…Published on 9 years, 6 months ago
59: The Song of Thutmose
Terrible deeds... and great. In his first few years King Thutmose I led campaigns, managed his household, and commissioned his royal tomb. He launched a campaign into Nubia, pursuing conquest and boo…
Published on 9 years, 7 months ago
58: The Great Turnaround
Conquering Syria. Around 1519 BCE a new King came to power. Thutmose I (Aa-kheper-ka-Re) immediately began securing his rule. He married a cousin (or sister) of his predecessor, then launched two mil…
Published on 9 years, 7 months ago
57: All Things Good and Pure
Amunhotep I and the Splendour of Thebes. The podcast returns from hiatus, following the death of a close family member. Around 1530 BCE, King Ahmose I died and Amunhotep I came to power. At this time…
Published on 9 years, 8 months ago
Mini-Episode: Dancers for God
Interlude: Dance the Magic Dance!
Egyptians had many festivals, and they celebrated these with great energy. Whether it was dancing for a wealthy hostess, or leaping over charging bulls, or just getti…
Published on 9 years, 11 months ago
56c: A Royal Funeral
How to Bury a King. Around 1530 BCE, King Ahmose I died. With his death and burial, the Second Intermediate Period ended and the New Kingdom began. We explore the funeral of a truly great monarch... …
Published on 10 years ago
56b: Restoring Splendour
A Kingdom Resurgent. Around 1540 BCE, the warriors of Thebes (Waset) were chasing their enemies. King Ahmose I and his soldiers pursued the Hyksos, straining to reach that ultimate victory, and re-un…
Published on 10 years ago