Egypt's Golden Empire

Season 12001

This three-part special tells the story of the Egyptian empire from its beginning in 1560 B.C. to its collapse in 1080 B.C. Interviews with scholars and dramatic re-creations bring the story to life.

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3 Episodes

E01 The Warrior Pharaohs

The Ahmose dynasty of pharaohs would rise to defeat Egypt's occupiers to the north and south. In the process they created a New Kingdom, one that would far surpass any previous Egyptian civilization. Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh, is one of the Ahmose rulers and the first recorded female ruler in history.

November 4, 2001

E02 Pharaohs of the Sun

Art, technology, and new ideas enhance the wealth of the new empire, and diplomacy and military conquest ensure a firm grip on power. However, sun-worshiping pharaohs such as the royal couple Akhenaten and Nefertiti, and the inexperienced boy-king Tutankhamen, take the empire into uncharted waters.

November 11, 2001

E03 The Last Great Pharaoh

Under the 67-year reign of Ramesses the Great, the Egyptian New Kingdom is at its greatest height. Resources flood into Egypt, a new capital is built, and The House of Life becomes the intellectual center for the empire. However, after Ramesses dies, the demise of the empire is at hand.

November 18, 2001

Egypt's Golden Empire

E01 The Warrior Pharaohs

E02 Pharaohs of the Sun

E03 The Last Great Pharaoh

José Mota Presenta

Harvest Villa

Degrassi's 40 Most Go There-est Moments

My Only Love Song

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Family Karma

Taotao

Uzay Evren ve Biz

Make Up Stars

What An Annoying Neighbour!

Chat Drama Log-in

En stor aften med Simon Talbot

Berlinerpoplene

Catastrophe

Der König der Kindsköpfe

Taxidermy: Stuff the World

Immortality

Wanna Come In?

Recce

E01 The Warrior Pharaohs

E02 Pharaohs of the Sun

E03 The Last Great Pharaoh