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The Capture of Joppa (Ancient Egypt's Trojan Horse)
In the reign of Thutmose III, the Egyptian general Djehuty led a siege at Joppa (Yappho / Yafa, in modern Tel Aviv). The enemy were resisting all att…
9 years, 8 months ago
68: Thutmose III, The 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 …
9 years, 9 months ago
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,…
9 years, 9 months ago
67: The Battle of Megiddo ("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 h…
9 years, 9 months ago
66: An Awkward Transition (The Death of Hatshepsut)
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, …
9 years, 10 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, learni…
9 years, 10 months ago
The First Pharaohs
What does the word Pharaoh actually mean? In this mini episode we explore the origins of the term, how it evolved in the New Kingdom, and why I've ra…
9 years, 10 months ago
Kara Cooney & Hatshepsut, the Woman Who Would be King
Kara (Kathlyn) Cooney is professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). In this interview, we discuss…
9 years, 11 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 …
9 years, 11 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 anniv…
9 years, 11 months ago