DW World History
"The Chronicles of Our World"
DW World History provides a detailed study of the cultures and civilizations of World History with a focus on the topics and biographies that enhanced the human story.
Podcasting since 2023 • 23 episodes
DW World History
Latest Episodes
DW | Ancient Egypt - 23 – End of the New Kingdom
In the last episode, we focused on Ramesses III, Egypt's final monarch to wield any substantial power over the kingdom. With his assassination and the failure of the conspirators to gain control, the rule passed to his rightful heir, Ramesses I...
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DW | Ancient Egypt - 22 – Pharaoh Ramesses III
In the last episode we discussed the end of the 19th Dynasty and left off with Queen Twosret. Her death ended in confusion and civil war. This biography highlights Ramesses III. His long reign would see the decline of Egyptian political and eco...
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DW | Ancient Egypt - 21 – End of the 19th Dynasty
In the last episode, we discussed the reign of Ramesses II and noted how he would outlive most of his sons before dying at the age of around 92 years old. This biography highlights the successors to Ramesses II as Egypt experiences an end to th...
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DW | Ancient Egypt - 20 – Pharaoh Ramesses II
In the last episode we discussed the rise of the 19th Dynasty and left off with Pharaoh Seti I. His son, Ramesses II, would lead Egypt into one of its most glorious periods of Egyptian History. This biography highlights Ramesses II, his campaig...
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DW | Ancient Egypt - 19 – Rise of the 19th Dynasty
In the last episode, we focused on Tutankhamun and the turbulent times after his death. We left off with the death of Horemheb and the succession of his vizier, Ramesses I. We’ll focus on the first two kings of the 19th Dynasty and one of the m...
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