Episodes

  • Ramses's Forgotten Son Khaemwaset the Magician Priest — Fexingo History

    Ramses's Forgotten Son Khaemwaset the Magician Priest — Fexingo History
    Apr 26 2026
    While Ramses the Great is remembered for his monuments, battles, and diplomatic feats, one of his most fascinating children was Prince Khaemwaset, a scholarly priest who is often called the world's first Egyptologist. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Khaemwaset's life as a high priest of Ptah in Memphis, his restoration of ancient pyramids and tombs, and his reputation as a magician and sage in later Egyptian folklore. They discuss Khaemwaset's role in the Serapeum, his inscriptions on the Great Sphinx and the Step Pyramid, and the ancient texts where he appears as a trickster figure. This is a story of a prince who looked back at his own country's distant past, preserving monuments that were already a thousand years old. From the hieroglyphs he left behind to the legends that grew around him, Khaemwaset offers a unique window into how the ancient Egyptians viewed their own history.

    #Khaemwaset #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #Egyptology #Memphis #Ptah #Serapeum #ApisBull #StepPyramid #GreatSphinx #Saqqara #NineteenthDynasty #Hieroglyphs #FexingoHistory #History #Archaeology #Pharaoh #SonOfRamses #RamsesTheGreat #19thDynasty

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    6 mins
  • Ramses's Firstborn Son: Crown Prince Amunherkhepeshef — Fexingo History

    Ramses's Firstborn Son: Crown Prince Amunherkhepeshef — Fexingo History
    Apr 26 2026
    Crown Prince Amunherkhepeshef was Ramses the Great's firstborn son and intended successor, but he died before his father. This episode follows his life: his military training at Kadesh as a child, his role as a diplomat in the Hittite marriage alliance, his titles like 'Overseer of All Works of the King' and 'Generalissimo', and the mystery of his death. We explore the family politics of the Ramesside court, including his mother Nefertari's influence, his rivalry with half-brothers, and the propaganda surrounding his tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Lucas and Luna also consider the evidence for a conspiracy theory involving Queen Isetnofret and the eventual succession by Merneptah. The episode paints a poignant picture of a prince who lived in his father's shadow and never got to rule.

    #Amunherkhepeshef #RamsesII #CrownPrince #Nefertari #ValleyOfTheQueens #Kadesh #HittiteMarriage #EgyptianRoyalFamily #NineteenthDynasty #AncientEgypt #PrinceWhoNeverReigned #Conspiracy #Isetnofret #Merneptah #TombQV44 #PharaohsHeir #History #FexingoHistory #RamsesTheGreat #Pharaoh

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    9 mins
  • Ramses the Pharaoh of Propaganda The Colossal Statues — Fexingo History

    Ramses the Pharaoh of Propaganda The Colossal Statues — Fexingo History
    Apr 25 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Ramses II's masterful use of propaganda through monumental art. They discuss the colossal statues erected throughout Egypt and Nubia, including the famous Abu Simbel temples and the massive granite statues in Per-Ramesses. The conversation delves into how these statues served not only as displays of power but also as tools of political control, projecting Ramses as a living god. They examine the logistics of quarrying and moving 1,000-ton statues, the symbolism in their design, and how they shaped Ramses's legacy. The episode also touches on the role of the artist, the use of inscriptions to rewrite history, and comparisons to other ancient rulers like Akhenaten and Hatshepsut. Specific terms include the Ramesseum, colossi of Memnon, and the quarries of Aswan.

    #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #EgyptianArt #Propaganda #ColossalStatues #AbuSimbel #PerRamesses #Ramesseum #NineteenthDynasty #NewKingdom #Pharaoh #EgyptianHistory #MonumentalArchitecture #AswanQuarries #ColossiOfMemnon #FexingoHistory #History #ArtHistory #RamsesTheGreat #19thDynasty

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    9 mins
  • Ramses the Builder: The Great Temple at Abu Simbel — Fexingo History

    Ramses the Builder: The Great Temple at Abu Simbel — Fexingo History
    Apr 25 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Ramses II's monumental building program, focusing on the Great Temple of Abu Simbel. Carved into a mountainside in Nubia, this temple was not just a religious sanctuary but a political statement of Egyptian power. They discuss the temple's alignment so that twice a year the sun illuminates the inner sanctuary, the colossi of Ramses that guard its entrance, and the smaller temple dedicated to his queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. The episode also covers the incredible 1960s relocation of Abu Simbel to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, a UNESCO-led engineering feat. Along the way, Lucas and Luna touch on the logistics of ancient construction, the propaganda value of temple building, and how modern preservation efforts have changed our understanding of Ramses's legacy.

    #RamsesII #AbuSimbel #Nefertari #AncientEgypt #Nubia #TempleBuilding #SunAlignment #UNESCO #LakeNasser #Colossi #Hathor #NineteenthDynasty #NewKingdom #Egyptology #Archaeology #AncientEngineering #History #FexingoHistory #RamsesTheGreat #Pharaoh

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    9 mins
  • The Nubian Gold Rush: Ramses's Fortresses and Empire — Fexingo History

    The Nubian Gold Rush: Ramses's Fortresses and Empire — Fexingo History
    Apr 24 2026
    This episode dives into Ramses the Great's relentless push south into Nubia, beyond the familiar Nile Delta and Hittite battles. Lucas and Luna explore the economic engine of his reign: the gold mines of the Eastern Desert and the fortress system that secured them. Learn about the massive fort of Buhen, the temple of Beit el-Wali with its rare scenes of Ramses in battle against Nubians, and the sheer scale of tribute extracted from conquered lands. The conversation reveals how Ramses used brutal suppression alongside monument-building to control Nubia, including the deportation of entire tribes and the construction of temples to Ramses himself as a god. They also touch on the role of the Viceroy of Kush, like Setau, who administered this crucial province. This episode connects the dots between the gold that funded Ramses's grandiose projects and the human cost of empire-building, giving listeners a concrete picture of how Egypt's most powerful pharaoh really ran his vast realm.

    #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #Nubia #GoldMines #Buhen #BeitelWali #ViceroyOfKush #Setau #TempleBuilding #EmpireBuilding #NewKingdom #NineteenthDynasty #NileCataracts #FortressSystem #Colonialism #History #FexingoHistory #AncientHistory #RamsesTheGreat #Pharaoh

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    6 mins
  • The Poet, the Queen, and the Peace Treaty: Ramses's Diplomatic Triumph — Fexingo History

    The Poet, the Queen, and the Peace Treaty: Ramses's Diplomatic Triumph — Fexingo History
    Apr 24 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known side of Ramses the Great: his masterful diplomacy after the Battle of Kadesh. They unpack the origins of the world's first surviving peace treaty—between Egypt and the Hittite Empire around 1259 BCE. Lucas explains how Ramses turned a military stalemate into a propaganda victory, then solidified it with a marriage alliance to a Hittite princess. The conversation also delves into the poetic inscriptions at Karnak and the Ramesseum, where Ramses spun the battle as a personal triumph, and the role of Queen Nefertari in diplomatic correspondence. Along the way, they touch on the Egyptian-Hittite silver tablet treaty, the god Ra's symbolism, and how Ramses built his legacy through stone and story, not just swords.

    #RamsesTheGreat #PeaceTreaty #Hittites #Kadesh #Diplomacy #AncientEgypt #Nefertari #Karnak #Ramesseum #SilverTablet #MarriageAlliance #Propaganda #19thDynasty #NewKingdom #Ra #Treaty #History #FexingoHistory #Pharaoh #BattleOfKadesh

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    7 mins
  • Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh — Fexingo History

    Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh — Fexingo History
    Apr 23 2026
    In this pilot episode, hosts Lucas and Luna set the stage for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great. They open in the Nile Delta around 1274 BCE, as Ramses prepares for the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittite Empire. From there, they pull back to explore the broader context of Egypt's Nineteenth Dynasty, the challenges Ramses faced as a young pharaoh, and his monumental building projects, including the temples of Abu Simbel. The conversation touches on the complexities of Ramses' reign—his military campaigns, diplomatic marriages, and the propaganda that shaped his image as a god-king. They also hint at future episodes that will delve into his family life, his mummy, and the legacy that earned him the title 'the Great.' This episode is a rich introduction for anyone fascinated by ancient Egypt and the rulers who defined an era.

    #RamsesII #RamsesTheGreat #AncientEgypt #BattleOfKadesh #AbuSimbel #NineteenthDynasty #HittiteEmpire #Pharaoh #NileDelta #NewKingdom #Egyptology #Hieroglyphics #Nefertari #Luxor #Karnak #History #AncientHistory #FexingoHistory #19thDynasty #Hittites

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    10 mins