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.
The Battle of Kadesh is thought to have ended in a stalemate, with neither side winning. Why would Ramesses II brag about winning the Battle of Kadesh by inscribing his supposed victory on temple walls and circulating literary tales of his great victory if this didn’t actually happen?
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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
