Ramesses the Great: Egypt's Ultimate Pharaoh

About This Podcast

Did you know the world's first major peace treaty was signed by an Egyptian pharaoh after the largest chariot battle in history? This episode examines the unprecedented 66-year reign of Ramesses II, uncovering the military strategy behind the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites, the diplomatic genius of the 'Eternal Treaty,' and the epic construction of monuments like Abu Simbel and Karnak. Through an analysis of ancient inscriptions and architectural marvels, we reveal the complex machinery of power and propaganda that defined Egypt's last great era of imperial strength. We explore how one man's ambition could forge a legacy so powerful it would echo for millennia, but was he truly a god-...