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Ramses the Great's Diplomatic Marriage to the Hittite Princess
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore one of the most surprising twists in Ramses the Great's reign: his diplomatic marriage to a Hittite princess, negotiated with the very enemy he fought at Kadesh. They uncover the political maneuvering behind the alliance, the incredible journey of the princess to Egypt, and the symbolic wedding inscription at Abu Simbel. Along the way, they touch on the role of Queen Puduhepa, the Hittite queen who helped broker the deal, and the broader context of Bronze Age diplomacy. The episode offers a fresh perspective on Ramses II as a pragmatist who used…
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