Ancient Egypt's Dark Ages With Joann Fletcher

Egypt has been ruled by a woman no fewer than 18 times and yet they can often be left on the sidelines of history. Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt, using buildings and artefacts to bring to life four of its most powerful female rulers. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!

From the heretic king who erased Egypt’s gods to a brutal harem conspiracy that ended a dynasty—discover the dark truth behind the living pharaohs. Ancient Egypt is remembered as the greatest civilization of the ancient world, rising from a vast desert through monument, majesty, and absolute power. But behind the golden masks and towering pyramids lies a hidden history of conspiracy, betrayal, murder, and vengeance. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

Water and fertile sediment from central and eastern African highlands render Egypt immensely fertile, hence the richest and most populous Ancient country. The delta developed another culture and economy then 'Upper Egypt', so two kingdoms emerged, which would only be united by the southern conqueror Narmer. The empire united under one Pharaoh, who acquired unprecedented power as a living god in a culture obsessed with religion, especially the afterlife, to which it devoted immense resources, especially for royal graves, culminating in the pyramids. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

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Joann discovers how Egypt's enemies exploited a country weakened by internal strife, ultimately leading to its destruction. Joann leaves Egypt and journeys south to Sudan where she finds the remarkable story of the forgotten Nubian Kings. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.