Synopsis: Hattusili III’s diplomacy with the pharaoh Ramesses II culminates in the world’s first peace treaty. After his death, his son Tudhaliya IV drives out the Ahhiyawans, then defends northern Syria against Assyrian aggression.
“The Kings who are my equals in rank are the King of Egypt, the King of Babylonia, the King of Assyria, [and the King of A ... Show More
Jan 2022
157: Ay & Horemheb vs the Hittites
Keeping up with the Kadeshians. In the past, historians thought the Egyptian government was passive (or even "pacifist") in the days of Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Ay. However, newer research has proved this wrong. We now have a fragmentary, but fascinating picture of warfare and ... Show More
44m 50s
Apr 2021
Hittites: The Deeds of Suppiluliuma & the Wars with Egypt
Interlude: Warlords and Adventurers. In the second millennium BCE, a new power rose to the north of Egypt. The Kingdom of Hatti (aka the land of the Hittites) emerged as a significant political, economic, and military force. In this episode, we introduce the Hittite state and its ... Show More
48m 53s
Apr 2014
25d: Self-Made King- The First Intermediate Period (Part 4)
Newly researched and updated in 2024. The first phase is over, and the war is heating up. Around 2055 BCE, a lord of Waset/Thebes/Luxor named Intef I promoted himself far above the established norms. Sending representatives to treat with the other rulers, Intef nonetheless began ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2025
220: Ramesses II Dead Sea to Galilee
Moves and counter-moves. In the aftermath of Kadesh, Muwattalli (King of Hatti) seems to consoldiated hold over Syria. Border territories like Amurru fell to Hittite influence. At home, Ramesses spent at least one year regrouping before launching his reponse. Soon, pharaonic armi ... Show More
24m 58s
Mar 2020
Amarna International: The Cosmopiltan World of Akhenaten's Egypt
Part 1: Egypt, Canaan, Babylon, Assyria. In the 14th Century BCE, travellers criss-crossed the world. Many came to Egypt for diplomacy, trade, and to live. In this episode, we explore three short stories relating to Egypt and its neighbours... Part 2: Mediterranean, Aegean, Pirat ... Show More
57m 9s