Egypt's Golden Empire
Egypt's Golden Empire
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.
-
PBS Presents | Egypt's Golden Empire - Preview... (#101)
Airs Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. 00:31
- Watch more video from this program »
All Episodes
-
The Warrior Pharaohs/Pharaohs of the Sun/The Last Great Pharaoh (#101)
Egyptian rulers Ahmose, Hatshepsut, the first female Pharaoh, and Thutmosis III are explored. [78 minutes]
Watch Video From This Episode Online
-
Pharaohs of the Sun (2 of 3) (#102)
By 1400 B.C. the Egyptian empire is in a golden age of wealth and power, led by Amenhotep III. [56 minutes]
-
The Last Great Pharaoh (3 of 3) (#103)
Ramses II's crowning achievement against the Hittites is the basis for a new period of stability. [56 minutes]