Ramses the Great's War Chariot: Speed, Power, and Propaganda

Ramses the Great's Coronation: Becoming Pharaoh at Abydos

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Ramses the Great's coronation ceremony—a ritual that transformed him from prince into living god. They walk through the sacred journey from Memphis to Abydos, the Osireion temple, the white sedan chair, the presentation of the crook and flail, and the moment he received the fivefold titulary: Horus, Nebty, Golden Horus, Nisut-Bity, and Sa-Re. They discuss the political significance of choosing Abydos, the role of the goddess Ma'at, and how Ramses used his coronation to cement his legitimacy after the death of his father Seti I. Specific details include the Karnak inscription recording his titulary, the meaning of his Golden Horus name 'Userrenput-aanehktu' (Rich in Years, Great of Victories), and the debate over whether his co-regency with Seti I actually happened. The episode also touches on how this event set the tone for his 66-year reign. #RamsesII #Coronation #Abydos #Osireion #Pharaoh #AncientEgypt #SetiI #Karnak #FivefoldTitulary #Ma'at #Horus #Nebty #GoldenHorus #NisutBity #SaRe #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Ramses the Great's Prince Khaemwaset: Scholar, Sorcerer, High Priest

Ramses the Great had many sons, but none left a mark like Khaemwaset. As High Priest of Ptah in Memphis, he restored crumbling pyramids and temples, earning a reputation as Egypt's first archaeologist. He was also a powerful magician in later legend, starring in Demotic tales like the Setna cycle. This episode explores his real-life career: his role in the Apis bull burials at the Serapeum, his inscriptions on the monuments of Old Kingdom pharaohs, and his political position as crown prince for much of his father's reign. We also look at how his priestly authority and scholarly pursuits shaped his legacy, and why he never became pharaoh. From Memphis to the tombs of Giza, Khaemwaset's story reveals a different side of Ramses's Egypt—one of piety, preservation, and the power of the written word. #Khaemwaset #RamsesTheGreat #AncientEgypt #HighPriestOfPtah #Serapeum #ApisBull #Memphis #SetnaCycle #DemoticTales #EgyptianArchaeology #19thDynasty #NewKingdom #Ptah #CrownPrince #OldKingdomRestoration #Giza #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Ramses the Great's Builders: The Workers Behind the Monuments

We often marvel at Ramses II's colossal statues and temples, but who actually cut the stone, hauled the blocks, and carved the hieroglyphs? This episode turns the spotlight away from the pharaoh and onto the army of craftsmen, laborers, and slaves who built his monuments. We examine the organization of work crews at the Ramesseum and Abu Simbel, the specialized roles of quarrymen and sculptors at Aswan and Gebel el-Silsila, the supply chain that fed and housed thousands, and the evidence we have of their daily lives—from graffiti left by work gangs to the workers' village at Deir el-Medina, which predated Ramses but set the pattern. We also discuss the use of prisoners of war and foreign labor, including Sherden and Libyans, and what the Turin Papyrus and other records reveal about compensation, discipline, and even strikes for overdue rations. This is the story of the hands that made Ramses's vision real—a side of his reign that is less glamorous but no less essential to understanding Egypt's greatest builder. #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #DeirElMedina #Workers #Ramesseum #AbuSimbel #Aswan #GebelElSilsila #Sherden #TurinPapyrus #BuildingTheMonuments #Labor #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #Kemet #History #FexingoHistory #Egyptology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Ramses the Great's Scribe and the Battle of Kadesh Propaganda

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal role of royal scribes in Ramses the Great's propaganda machine, focusing on the scribe Pentaur and the famous 'Poem of Pentaur' that immortalized the Battle of Kadesh as a glorious victory. They discuss how Egyptian scribes were trained, the political necessity of crafting a heroic narrative after a near-disastrous battle, and the archaeological evidence that reveals the truth behind the propaganda. The conversation also delves into the 'Bulletin' text at temples, the role of the god Amun-Re in divine justification, and how this propaganda shaped Ramses' legacy for millennia. Specific details include the locations of the inscriptions at the Ramesseum, Luxor Temple, and Abu Simbel, and the contrast between the official account and Hittite records from Hattusa. The episode also touches on the scribal tool kit—palettes, reed pens, black and red ink—and the education system that produced elite scribes like Pentaur. #Ramses #Pentaur #Kadesh #EgyptianScribes #Propaganda #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #AmunRe #Ramesseum #AbuSimbel #LuxorTemple #Hittites #Hattusa #AncientEgypt #Hieroglyphs #PoemOfPentaur #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Ramses the Great's City of Per-Ramesses: Capital of an Empire

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the heart of Ramses the Great's empire: his magnificent capital city of Per-Ramesses, 'House of Ramses, Great of Victories.' Built on the site of the former Hyksos capital Avaris in the eastern Nile Delta, this sprawling metropolis was a showcase of imperial power, blending Egyptian tradition with foreign influences. We follow the city's construction from its founding early in Ramses' reign to its peak as a bustling hub of trade, diplomacy, and military might. Learn about its four great precincts dedicated to Amun, Re, Ptah, and Seth, its massive storehouses that fed the army and the gods, and its canals that turned the Delta into a thriving agricultural zone. We discuss the discovery of the site at modern Tell el-Dab'a and Qantir, the challenges of archaeology in the Delta, and the city's eventual decline after the 20th Dynasty. Along the way, we touch on the Hittite princess's arrival, the Sea Peoples' threat, and how Per-Ramesses served as both a political statement and a practical administrative center. #PerRamesses #RamsesTheGreat #AncientEgypt #19thDynasty #NewKingdom #Avaris #TellElDaba #Qantir #Seth #AmunRe #Ptah #NileDelta #EgyptianArchitecture #ImperialCapital #BronzeAge #Egyptology #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]