Who was Ramses II, and why does his reign still fascinate historians today? Dr. Joseph Manning is a renowned Professor of History at Yale University and today we explore the life and legacy of one of history's most legendary figures— In this deep dive, we explore the world of ancient Egypt during Ramses' time — from the topography of his empire to the cultural, political, and technological shifts of the Mediterranean. We'll uncover the role of the Phoenicians, the collapse of the Bronze Age, the winners and losers of this turbulent period, the great temples and carvings of Ramses II, the perception of pyramids in his era, and whether biblical accounts align with history. We'll also examine Egypt's economic systems, ancient technology, and the everyday lives of its people — from letters and myths to famine, cannibalism, and climate change...WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsors: Odoo, Morgan & Morgan, and Bluechew Try Odoo with a 14-day free trial at: http://Odoo.com/CAMP 👕🧢 GET YOUR CAMP DRIP HERE: http://camp-rd.com 🏕️ Get Today In History Email Here (Free): https://camp.beehiiv.com/ 🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com Make Sure To Follow @History-Camp 🏕️🎩 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:42 Egyptian Topography During Ramses Reign 8:26 The Phoenicians 12:26 Collapse of The Bronze Age 17:03 Struggles During The Collapse 23:46 Winners & Losers of The Mediterranean 25:02 The Temple of Ramses II + The Carvings of Ancient Structures 28:56 First Coins Depicting Rulers 31:21 Ancient Egypt’s Perception of Pyramids 34:20 Importance of Ramses II 37:53 Ramses In Bible + Did Jews Build The Pyramids? 41:17 The Tomb of Ramses II 43:14 Egyptian God Set + Egypt’s Lack of Advancement 48:04 Using Items For Currency + Barter Society 52:59 Ancient Technological Decline 55:17 Antikythera Mechanism 59:08 Egyptian Vases 1:01:22 Biases of Egyptology 1:05:33 Daily Ancient Egyptian Life + Heqanakht Letters 1:10:10 Famine In Egypt + The Myth of The Cat & Mice 1:15:01 No Nile Flood Lead To Cannibalism 1:23:01 List of Egyptian Kings 1:27:38 Factors of Climate Change #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #BronzeAgeCollapse #EgyptHistory #Phoenicians #EgyptianGods #Pyramids #AncientCivilizations #HistoryDocumentary #MediterraneanHistory #Archaeology #Egyptology #AntikytheraMechanism #AncientTechnology #BiblicalHistory