Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh — Fexingo History

Ramses II, often called Ramses the Great, ruled Egypt for 66 years during the 19th Dynasty, a period of unprecedented wealth, monumental construction, and military expansion. From his early campaigns against the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh—the largest chariot battle in history—to the signing of the first known peace treaty, Ramses shaped the ancient Near East. This podcast explores the man behind the monuments: his 200-plus children, his beloved queen Nefertari, and his colossal building projects from Abu Simbel to the Ramesseum. Lucas and Luna unravel the propaganda of temple inscriptions, the controversies of his reign (did he really win at Kadesh?), and the daily life of Egyptian society under a pharaoh who proclaimed himself a god. They examine the decline that followed his death, the looting of his tomb, and his mummy's journey to a museum in Cairo. Why does Ramses still captivate us? Because his story is one of power, art, and the human drive for immortality—a legacy carved in stone that still speaks across millennia. #RamsesTheGreat #AncientEgypt #Pharaoh #19thDynasty #BattleOfKadesh #Nefertari #AbuSimbel #Hittites #EgyptianHistory #NewKingdom #PeaceTreaty #Ramesseum #Hieroglyphs #Sphinx #Pyramids #History #WorldHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh — Fexingo History is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 237 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #237

  Ramses II and the Architecture of Immortality

  Sep 20, 20268 minS5

  In this episode, we look beyond the battlefield and the diplomatic treaties to explore how Ramses II weaponized stone to secure his legacy. While earlier episodes covered the Battle of Kadesh and the Hittite alliance, we focus on the sheer scale of his building program across Egypt and Nubia. Lucas and Luna discuss the strategic placement of colossal statues at Karnak and Luxor, the architectural innovation of the Ramesseum, and the famous Great Stupa of Tanis where his mummy was later found. We examine how these monuments served as political propaganda, projecting power into distant provinces like Buhen and Amara West in Nubia. The conversation also touches on the labor forces that raised these obelisks, the religious implications of dedicating temples to Amun-Re, and the enduring mystery of why some structures were never completed. This is a deep dive into the physical manifestation of royal authority in ancient Kemet. #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #Pharaoh #KarnakTemple #Luxor #Nubia #Buhen #AmaraWest #Ramesseum #Tanis #PierreMontet #GreatStupa #AmunRe #Maat #Obelisk #DeirElBahari #PerRamesses #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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  Episode #236

  Ramses II and the Great Stupa of Tanis

  Sep 19, 202611 minS5

  While Ramses II is famous for his monuments in Thebes and Abu Simbel, his impact on northern Egypt was equally transformative, particularly at the ancient city of Tanis. This episode explores how Ramses repurposed architectural elements from earlier dynasties to build the Great Stupa of Tanis, a massive religious complex that served as both a political statement and a spiritual anchor for the Nile Delta. We examine the archaeological evidence found by Pierre Montet in the mid-20th century, which revealed that Ramses didn't just build new structures; he dismantled old ones to create a cohesive narrative of continuity and divine right. By moving statues and inscriptions from Pi-Ramesses and Memphis to Tanis, Ramses effectively rewrote the history of the region, embedding his reign into the very foundations of older temples. Luna and Lucas discuss the logistical challenges of such a project, the theological implications of reusing sacred stone, and how this practice of architectural recycling reflects Ramses' broader strategy of controlling memory and legacy across the kingdom. #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #Tanis #PierreMontet #PiRamesses #NileDelta #Archaeology #19thDynasty #Pharaoh #Kemet #AbuSimbel #Memphis #Thebes #Heritage #History #FexingoHistory #AncientHistory #Egyptology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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  Episode #235

  Ramses II and the First Labor Strike in Egypt

  Sep 18, 20269 minS5

  While Ramses II is remembered for his monumental temples and military victories, history also records a quieter but equally revolutionary moment during his reign: the first documented labor strike in human history. In 1152 BCE, at the royal workmen's village of Deir el-Medina, artisans tasked with carving the tombs of the pharaohs stopped working due to severe delays in grain rations. This episode explores the Petition of Paneb, a surviving legal document that reveals how these skilled workers organized, negotiated with state officials, and successfully demanded their back pay without facing execution. We examine the social structure of Deir el-Medina, the role of the vizier and local magistrates in resolving the dispute, and what this event tells us about labor rights, bureaucracy, and the fragile economy of New Kingdom Egypt. By looking past the grand statues and into the mundane ledgers of the past, we uncover a story of ordinary people asserting their dignity against the absolute power of the crown. #DeirElMedina #RamsesII #LaborStrike #AncientEgypt #PetitionOfPaneb #NewKingdom #Pharaoh #HistoryPodcast #FexingoHistory #WorkmenVillage #GrainRations #LegalHistory #AncientBureaucracy #Egyptology #SocialJustice #AncientLabor #Kemet #Archaeology #HumanRights Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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  Episode #234

  Ramses II and the Rise of the Sherden Mercenaries

  Sep 17, 20267 minS5

  We often think of Ramses II as a builder of temples, but his military power relied heavily on foreign warriors who became Egyptian. This episode explores the Sherden, sea-raiders from the Mediterranean coast who turned from enemies into elite bodyguards. We trace their journey from raiders along the Nile to members of the royal guard under Ramses II. You will hear about their distinctive round shields, horned helmets, and swords that terrified foes. The story includes their role in the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites and how they helped secure Egypt's borders. We also look at archaeological evidence from Deir el-Bahari reliefs and the political strategy behind integrating these outsiders. Discover how cultural exchange shaped one of history’s most powerful armies and why these mercenaries stayed loyal to the pharaoh long after the fighting ended. #Sherden #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #HittiteEmpire #BattleOfKadesh #MediterraneanHistory #Mercenaries #EgyptianMilitary #DeirElBahari #SeaPeoples #BronzeAge #19thDynasty #AncientWeapons #MilitaryHistory #NorthAfrica #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #Archaeology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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  Episode #233

  Ramses II and the Art of Propaganda

  Sep 16, 20269 minS5

  While earlier episodes explored Ramses II’s military campaigns, family dynamics, and medical legacy, this episode turns its gaze to the machinery of his self-mythology. We examine how the pharaoh used art, architecture, and literature not just to record history, but to manufacture it. From the towering obelisks of Karnak to the poetic retellings of Kadesh, we look at the 'Ominous Papyrus' and the deliberate erasure of rivals like Akhenaten. Lucas and Luna discuss how Ramses transformed political necessity into divine right, creating a narrative of eternal stability that outlasted his own crumbling body. This is a deep dive into the psychology of power in ancient Egypt. #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #Propaganda #KarnakTemple #Kadesh #Akhenaten #AmunRe #Obelisk #Nefertari #Merenptah #SetiI #Maat #Egyptology #HistoryPodcast #FexingoHistory #NewKingdom #Hieroglyphs #DivineRight Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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