Ramses the Great's War Chariot: Speed, Power, and Propaganda

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of the war chariot in Ramses II's military campaigns, particularly the Battle of Kadesh. They discuss the engineering of Egyptian chariots, the training of horse teams, and how chariot forces were used tactically. Lucas explains the differences between Egyptian and Hittite chariot designs, and how Ramses used chariot imagery in temple reliefs to project power. The conversation also touches on the logistics of maintaining chariot divisions and the social status of charioteers. A brief donation segment highlights listener support for the ad-free show. The episode ends with a reflection on how chariot warfare shaped the New Kingdom's military dominance. #RamsesII #EgyptianChariot #BattleOfKadesh #Hittites #NewKingdom #AncientWarfare #ChariotTactics #HorseTraining #Kemet #Pharaoh #MilitaryHistory #AncientEgypt #LIGHTCHARIOT #WarReliefs #SpokedWheels #History #FexingoHistory #NorthAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo