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Ramses the Great and the Hittite Peace: The Battle of Kadesh and Its Aftermath
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Battle of Kadesh, the largest chariot battle ever fought, and how Ramses II turned a near-disaster into a propaganda triumph. They examine the strategies, the challenges from the Hittite king Muwatalli II, and the controversial outcome that led to the first recorded peace treaty in history. The episode unravels the layers of the Kadesh inscriptions—where the pharaoh's claims clash with Hittite records—and considers how Ramses used the 'victory' to solidify his divine image. The conversation also touches on the daily realities of the…
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