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Egypt's Golden Empire


Ch. Title Description # Day Date Time Length RPT CC DVS AD MD
10.1 The Warrior Pharaohs/Pharaohs of the Sun/The Last This three-part special tells the story of the Egyptian empire from its beginning in 1560 BC to its collapse in 1080 BC. Interviews with scholars and dramatic re-creations bring the story to life. Part one explores how the concept of “empire” was born when Thutmosis III brought much of the ancient world under Egyptian rule. (1 of 3) 101 TU 05/15/12 11:00pm 00:56:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.1 Pharaohs of the Sun Egypt’s golden age of wealth, power and prosperity is traced, beginning in 1400 BC, when the Egyptian empire stretched from Northern Syria to the Sudan in Africa, led by Amenhotep III. (2 of 3) 102 TU 05/22/12 11:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
10.1 The Last Great Pharaoh The rise and dissolution of a new dynasty led by Ramses II is traced, including the building of a new capital, threat of foreign powers, provinces questioning their allegiance; and, eventually--a divided Egypt. (3 of 3) 103 TU 05/29/12 11:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.2 The Warrior Pharaohs/Pharaohs of the Sun/The Last This three-part special tells the story of the Egyptian empire from its beginning in 1560 BC to its collapse in 1080 BC. Interviews with scholars and dramatic re-creations bring the story to life. Part one explores how the concept of “empire” was born when Thutmosis III brought much of the ancient world under Egyptian rule. (1 of 3) 101 TU 05/15/12 11:00pm 00:56:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.2 Pharaohs of the Sun Egypt’s golden age of wealth, power and prosperity is traced, beginning in 1400 BC, when the Egyptian empire stretched from Northern Syria to the Sudan in Africa, led by Amenhotep III. (2 of 3) 102 TU 05/22/12 11:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.2 The Last Great Pharaoh The rise and dissolution of a new dynasty led by Ramses II is traced, including the building of a new capital, threat of foreign powers, provinces questioning their allegiance; and, eventually--a divided Egypt. (3 of 3) 103 TU 05/29/12 11:00pm 00:56:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST