The life, reign, and legacy of Rameses II, one of the greatest pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Exploring dynastic history, military exploits, cultural influence, and architectural achievements, Dr. Campbell Price sheds light on Rameses II's mark on Egyptian civilization. From the colossal temple at Abu Simbel to the Battle of Kadesh, don't miss out on the fascinating discussion about his relationship with Queen Nefertari, his 66-year-long reign, and whether he was the true pharaoh of the bible Exodus. 0:00 - Rameses the ‘Great’ 01:21 - The New Kingdom 02:34 - Rameses II's Succession: Born to the Purple 05:19 - Kings’ Lists 06:48 - Rameses II's Military Expeditions: Kadesh 9:23 - Rameses II’s Wives and Children 10:21 - Rameses the God? 10:59 - Nefertari in Rameses II’s reign 14:26 - The mummy! 15:20 - The Stripping of the Gold 15:46 - The Exodus and Rameses II: The Tyrant 17:08 - The First Egyptian Egyptologist - Rameses II’s Son 18:33 - Ghost story 19:22 - Rameses’ Legacy and the Spynx 19:43 - Rameses II’s Architecture 22:15 - Rameses’ Reputation 23:54 - Overshadowed by Tutankhamun 24:31 - Underwear 25:22 - Conclusion Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=YouTube2024 #historyhit #ancientegypt #historypodcast