DW World History
"The Chronicles of Our World"
DW World History provides a detailed study of the cultures and civilizations of World History with a focus on the topics and biographies that enhanced the human story.
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Latest Episodes
DW | Ancient Egypt - 25 - The 25th Dynasty
We begin this episode with the rise of Nubia, who strengthened themselves and prepared for an invasion of Egypt. We follow the Nubian Pharaohs of the 25th Dynasty!Checkout the video version at:
DW | Ancient Egypt - 24 – Third Intermediate Period
In the last episode we discussed the final kings of the New Kingdom. During the reign of Ramesses XI, the priests of Amun at Thebes broke away and began their own rule of Egypt, thus splitting the country in half. This began the Third Intermedi...
DW | Ancient Egypt - 23 – End of the New Kingdom
In the last episode, we focused on Ramesses III, Egypt's final monarch to wield any substantial power over the kingdom. With his assassination and the failure of the conspirators to gain control, the rule passed to his rightful heir, Ramesses I...
DW | Ancient Egypt - 22 – Pharaoh Ramesses III
In the last episode we discussed the end of the 19th Dynasty and left off with Queen Twosret. Her death ended in confusion and civil war. This biography highlights Ramesses III. His long reign would see the decline of Egyptian political and eco...
DW | Ancient Egypt - 21 – End of the 19th Dynasty
In the last episode, we discussed the reign of Ramesses II and noted how he would outlive most of his sons before dying at the age of around 92 years old. This biography highlights the successors to Ramesses II as Egypt experiences an end to th...
