Ramses II's Secret Spies and the Art of Ancient Espionage

Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh — Fexingo History · Oct 11, 2026 · 8m · transcript

While we often think of Ramses II as a builder of temples and a warrior at Kadesh, his most potent weapon might have been his network of informants. This episode explores the intricate system of intelligence gathering that sustained the New Kingdom empire. We look at how Egyptian scribes monitored foreign courts, intercepted diplomatic correspondence, and used economic pressure as a form of soft power. From the border forts in Nubia to the royal court in Hatti, these unseen agents shaped the peace treaties and trade routes that defined Ramses' reign. We examine specific examples of how…