About this episode
Who was Ramses II, and why does his reign still fascinate historians today? In this deep dive, we explore the world of ancient Egypt during Ramses’ time — from the topography of his empire to the cultural, political, and technological shifts of the Mediterranean. We’ll uncover the role of the Phoenicians, the collapse of the Bronze Age, the winners and losers of this turbulent period, the great temples and carvings of Ramses II, the perception of pyramids in his era, and whether biblical accounts align with history. We’ll also examine Egypt’s economic systems, ancient technology, and the everyday lives of its people — from letters and myths to famine, cannibalism, and climate change.WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsors: Odoo, Morgan & Morgan, and BluechewTry Odoo with a 14-day free trial at: http://Odoo.com/CAMP👕🧢 GET YOUR CAMP DRIP HERE: http://camp-rd.com🏕️ Get Today In History Email Here (Free): https://camp.beehiiv.com/🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.comMake Sure To Follow @History-Camp 🏕️🎩TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:42 Egyptian Topography During Ramses Reign8:26 The Phoenicians12:26 Collapse of The Bronze Age17:03 Struggles During The Collapse23:46 Winners & Losers of The Mediterranean25:02 The Temple of Ramses II + The Carvings of Ancient Structures28:56 First Coins Depicting Rulers31:21 Ancient Egypt’s Perception of Pyramids34:20 Importance of Ramses II37:53 Ramses In Bible + Did Jews Build The Pyramids?41:17 The Tomb of Ramses II43:14 Egyptian God Set + Egypt’s Lack of Advancement48:04 Using Items For Currency + Barter Society52:59 Ancient Technological Decline55:17 Antikythera Mechanism59:08 Egyptian Vases1:01:22 Biases of Egyptology1:05:33 Daily Ancient Egyptian Life + Heqanakht Letters1:10:10 Famine In Egypt + The Myth of The Cat & Mice1:15:01 No Nile Flood Lead To Cannibalism1:23:01 List of Egyptian Kings1:27:38 Factors of Climate Change#RamsesII #AncientEgypt #BronzeAgeCollapse #EgyptHistory #Phoenicians #EgyptianGods #Pyramids #AncientCivilizations #HistoryDocumentary #MediterraneanHistory #Archaeology #Egyptology #AntikytheraMechanism #AncientTechnology #BiblicalHistory