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48: A Last Flowering
King Amen-em-hat III (aka Ny-ma'at-Re) was the last "great" ruler of Dynasty 12. Over forty-six years in power, he would achieve significant things for his royal household. Unfortunately, cracks were…
Published on 10 years, 6 months ago
47: Strong Ruler(s)
Senuseret III (Part 5). Family matters. Around 1845 BCE, the Heka-nakht Papyri tell us of daily life and business in Middle Kingdom Egypt. Also, King Senuseret III reaches the end of his reign. His s…
Published on 10 years, 7 months ago
46: Crushing Our Enemies
Kha-kau-re Senuseret III (Part 4): Decimations. Around 1864 BCE, King Senuseret III launched a new campaign into Nubia. Along the way, he built new fortresses and took many captives. Meanwhile, Egypt…
Published on 10 years, 8 months ago
45: The Book of Two Ways
Kha-kau-re Senuseret III (Part 3): The Coffin Texts. Around 1867 BCE, the nobles were taking a greater share in the economy than ever before. This "flowering" of elite culture produced some wonderful…
Published on 10 years, 9 months ago
44: The Shipwrecked Sailor
Interlude: A Tale of the Sea. Sometime during the Twelfth Dynasty, a folk-tale was composed (or became popular) that would echo through the ages as one of Egypt’s most enduring tales...
Website: www.…Published on 10 years, 9 months ago
Mini Episode: Happy Valentines
Ancient Egyptian Love Songs.
Ancient Egyptian love songs are passionate (even erotic). This episode may not be suitable for children. But these poems are lively, full of excitement, and descriptive in…
Published on 10 years, 10 months ago
43: Dominion Over All
Society and Death. Around 1872 BCE, King Senuseret III (Kha-Kau-Re) was powerful and secure. The wealthy nobles of the kingdom began to respond to this power...
Date c. 1880 - 1870 BCE. Website: www.…Published on 10 years, 10 months ago
42: Underworld
Senuseret III (Part 1): A Secret Tomb. Around 1880 BCE, one of Egypt's most successful rulers took the throne. Sen-Useret III was a mighty and influential King, who would enjoy a lasting legacy of po…
Published on 10 years, 11 months ago
41: The Oasis
The Lake Pyramid. Around 1892 BCE, a new ruler came to power. His name was Senuseret II, and while he did not rule long, this king had a big impact on his dynasty...
Date c. 1890 BCE. Website: www.eg…Published on 10 years, 11 months ago
40: Feasting, Laughing and Dancing
Interlude: How the Egyptians Celebrated. From beer halls to temples to cemeteries, this episode explores Egyptian revelry. We focus on two major festivals: the raucous celebrations for Hathor, and th…
Published on 11 years ago