Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh

Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh — Fexingo History · Apr 23, 2026 · 10m

In this pilot episode, hosts Lucas and Luna set the stage for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great. They open in the Nile Delta around 1274 BCE, as Ramses prepares for the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittite Empire. From there, they pull back to explore the broader context of Egypt's Nineteenth Dynasty, the challenges Ramses faced as a young pharaoh, and his monumental building projects, including the temples of Abu Simbel. The conversation touches on the complexities of Ramses' reign—his military campaigns, diplomatic marriages, and the…