DW World History - David Wainright

Reversing the roles, Tuthmosis III became co-regent for the first 22 years of his reign and disappeared from the historical record. Since he becomes Egypt's greatest military pharaoh, its is safe to say he was with the army during her 22 years of power.

This biography highlights Tuthmosis III who was known as the 'Napoleon of Egypt'. He was the first king to ever truly document a battle in specific detail and we'll follow this conflict as it happened.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 14 – Queen Hatshepsut

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 18:55

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This biography highlights Queen Hatshepsut, who was one of Egypt's greatest and least known rulers. She was more powerful than Cleopatra and created one of the most unique temples in Egyptian History.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 13 – Rise of the New Kingdom

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • Duration 23:19

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In the last episode, we discussed the Second Intermediate Period and the expulsion of the Hyksos. The Pharaoh responsible for this liberation of Egypt was Ahmose I and he begins the 18th Dynasty with the rise of the New Kingdom. The topics of this chapter include the first four kings of the 18th Dynasty and the first constructions in the Valley of the Kings.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 12 – Second Intermediate Period

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 • Duration 13:13

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In the last episode, we discussed the 12th Dynasty and its 'Golden Age' for Middle Kingdom Egypt. We left off with Pharaoh Sobeknefru and noted that her brief reign ended with little information available. We now focus on the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 11 – The 12th Dynasty

Sunday, May 18, 2025 • Duration 31:54

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In the last episode, we discussed the First Intermediate Period and the rise of the Middle Kingdom. We ended with the last king of the 11th Dynasty, Mentuhotep IV. His vizier, Amenemhet I, with the backing of 10,000 soldiers, appeared to have overthrown his rule. Establishing the 12th Dynasty, Amenemhet would lay the foundations for a golden age of Egypt that would last for over 200 years.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 10 – The First Intermediate Period

Monday, April 14, 2025 • Duration 38:33

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In the last episode, we discussed the 5th Dynasty and revealed the causes for the Old Kingdom decline. We continue this decline with the 6th Dynasty which eventually takes Egypt into a dark age.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 09 – The 5th Dynasty Sun Kings

Monday, January 6, 2025 • Duration 38:33

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In the last episode, we focused on the Second and Third Pyramids of Giza and left off with Shepseskaf returning to Saqqara to build his large mastaba tomb. With his death, the 4th Dynasty closes and we begin with Userkaf, the first of the 5th Dynasty Sun Kings.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 08 – Pharaohs Khafre & Menkaure

Saturday, December 7, 2024 • Duration 26:01

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In the last episode, we focused on Khufu and the Great Pyramid. We left off at the brief reign of his son, Djedefre. He was succeeded by his half-brother Khafre, who would build the Second Pyramid of Giza. We also follow Pharaoh Menkaure, the Third Pyramid of Giza, and focus on the end of the 4th Dynasty.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 07 – Pharaoh Khufu

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 • Duration 27:39

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In the last episode, we discussed King Sneferu and observed how he, through trial and error, constructed the first true pyramid. His son, Khufu, would take pyramid building to the extreme and construct the First of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 06 - Pharaoh Sneferu

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 29:20

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In the last episode, we discussed the Third Dynasty and observed the advancements toward the pyramid complex. We begin this episode with Pharaoh Sneferu, the first king of the 4th Dynasty. He created three large pyramids which set the standard for true pyramid construction, making him one of Egypt's greatest rulers.

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