46: Senuseret III, Crushing Our Enemies
Kha-kau-re Senuseret III (Part 4): Decimations. Around 1864 BCE, King Senuseret III launched a new campaign into Nubia. Along the way, he built new fortresses and took many captives. Meanwhile, Egypti...
6 Apr 201527min
45: The Ancient Egyptian Coffin Texts (Book of Two Ways)
Kha-kau-re Senuseret III (Part 3): The Coffin Texts. Around 1867 BCE, the nobles were taking a greater share in the economy than ever before. This "flowering" of elite culture produced some wonderful ...
23 Mar 201534min
44: The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor
A Story of the Sea. Sometime during the Twelfth Dynasty, a folk-tale was composed (or became popular) that would echo through the ages as one of Egypt’s most enduring tales... Website: www.egyptia...
2 Mar 201527min
43: Dominion Over All
Society and Death. Around 1872 BCE, King Senuseret III (Kha-Kau-Re) was powerful and secure. The wealthy nobles of the kingdom began to respond to this power... Date c. 1880 - 1870 BCE. Website...
9 Feb 201527min
42: The Underworld of Senuseret III
Senuseret III (Part 1): A Secret Tomb. Around 1880 BCE, one of Egypt's most successful rulers took the throne. Sen-Useret III was a mighty and influential King, who would enjoy a lasting legacy of pow...
19 Jan 201517min
41: Senuseret's Oasis
The Lake Pyramid. Around 1892 BCE, a new ruler came to power. His name was Senuseret II, and while he did not rule long, this king had a big impact on his dynasty... Date c. 1890 BCE. Website: ...
5 Jan 201528min
40: Ancient Egyptian Festivals (Feasting, Laughing, Dancing)
Interlude: How the Egyptians Celebrated. From beer halls to temples to cemeteries, this episode explores Egyptian revelry. We focus on two major festivals: the raucous celebrations for Hathor, and the...
1 Des 201425min
39: The Wealth of Asia (Amenemhat II and the Treasure of al Tod)
Amenemhat II (Part 2): Fabulous Wealth. From 1927 – 1910 BCE, Nub-Kau-Re Amenemhat II launches expeditions to lands outside Egypt. Trade missions to and from the Levant bring wealth and exotic goods i...
24 Nov 201428min
