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Egyptology & Podcasting: Interview with Science Factory (Preview)
I recently did an interview with the Science Factory YouTube channel. This is a short preview of the conversation. Find the full video at the Science…
8 months ago
Abu Simbel: Nefertari's Temple & Ramesses' Nubian Empire
Livestream recording about the Abu Simbel Temples, with a particular focus on Nefertari's monument (Part 1) and the political-religious context of Ra…
8 months ago
Livestream: Sat 20 Dec - Abu Simbel
Howdy folks, it's time for another Livestream lecture! This time, I want to take you on a tour of Abu Simbel. To explain the design, decoration, and …
8 months ago
224: Ozymandias (or, Shadow of the Colossus)
Divine intermediaries. Ramesses II commissioned many statues, some of which are among the largest ever quarried. From the halls of the Grand Egyptian…
8 months, 1 week ago
223: Ramesses & Hattusili Best Friends Forever
Egyptian-Hittite Diplomacy. In the aftermath of the Treaty, Ramesses II and Hattusili III got down to business establishing their brotherhood. From p…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Let's visit Egypt? Tour 2026 November, "Roaming with Ramesses"
In November of 2026, I’d like to take you on a tour I’m calling “Roaming with Ramesses.” Themed around the 19th Dynasty, and the days of the Ramessid…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Ramesses II War and Peace with Prof. Peter Brand
The ultimate pharaoh makes the ultimate agreement. In this interview, Prof. Peter Brand offers us his insights on the cultures of Egypt and Hatti aro…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
222: Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? The Egyptian-Hittite Treaty
The Egyptian-Hittite Treaty. In regnal year 21 (c.1272 BCE), Ramesses II announced a treaty with Hattusili III. The two kings united in "peace and br…
9 months ago
221: Ramesses II Raiders of Syria
The later wars of Ramesses II (Years 8 to 15). Following Kadesh, Ramesses led or despatched further campaigns into Canaan and Syria. These battles ar…
9 months, 1 week ago
220: Ramesses II Dead Sea to Galilee
Moves and counter-moves. In the aftermath of Kadesh, Muwattalli (King of Hatti) seems to consoldiated hold over Syria. Border territories like Amurru…
9 months, 2 weeks ago