Ramses: The Great King of Egypt
Featuring unique access to the latest archaeological discoveries, this series exposes the man behind a myth and reveals how the mighty Ramses has remained a caricature of his own propaganda.
Director: Sigrid Clément, Samuel Collardey, Sandrine Del Sol
The Birth of a Dynasty
1323 B.C. / B.C.E.: Egypt is still in chaos left by Akhenaten's attempted religious revolution when his son, the young king Tutankhamun, dies; the 18th dynasty comes to an end…
Royal Childhood
Ramses I's eight-year-old son Seti becomes king and all eyes are on him; the young prince representes the future of the new royal family which has yet to assert its…
Beginning of a Great Reign
Seti I is still in his prime when he dies in 1279 B.C. / B.C.E.; despite his short reign, it proves brilliant and gives Prince Ramses ample time to perfect…
Warrior King
Ramses the Great has earned the distinction of being the most feared and respected pharaoh when he signs the first true peace treaty in human history with longstanding foes the…
An Endless Reign
Ramses reaches the 30th year of his reign as a pharaoh of unparalleled achievements, but he has little time to savour his lengthy tenure on the throne amid the grandeur.
The 13th Son
Ramses fortified borders and established peace with other kingdoms during his long reign; his 13th son Merenptah must strive to uphold his father's legacy, but will his efforts prove sufficient?
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