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History vs. Egypt’s "most powerful" pharaoh - Jessica Tomkins

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Pharaoh Ramesses II reigned for almost 70 years in the 13th century BCE. He presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity, power, and wealth. But was he a model leader or a shameless egomaniac and master of propaganda? Jessica Tomkins puts this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Ramesses the Great.

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How important is it to have both sides of a historical narrative? What would our understanding of Ramesses II be if the only evidence we had of him and his reign was the image that he curated for himself?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Jessica Tomkins
  • Director Brett Underhill
  • Narrator Addison Anderson
  • Composer Stephen LaRosa
  • Sound Designer Stephen LaRosa
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Produced by Abdallah Ewis
  • Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
  • Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
  • Fact-Checker Charles Wallace

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