EPISODE · Apr 24, 2023 · 1H 31M
The King Who Beat Off Sea Men
from Softcore History · host Softcore History
Ramesses III took power in Egypt during the Late Bronze Age Collapse, a literal regional apocalypse caused by a horrifying invading horde known as the Sea Peoples and the fact that sun didn’t shine for about 20 years, making farming… difficult. Despite the invading horde and severe lack of food — and facing the first worker strike in human history — the guy did pretty well. But not everyone was a fan.SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio, video, and written content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ramesses III took power in Egypt during the Late Bronze Age Collapse, a literal regional apocalypse caused by a horrifying invading horde known as the Sea Peoples and the fact that sun didn’t shine for about 20 years, making farming… difficult. Despite the invading horde and severe lack of food — and facing the first worker strike in human history — the guy did pretty well. But not everyone was a fan.SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio, video, and written content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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