Were there any limits on the power of the Pharaohs? Why were there more female rulers in Egypt than in other ancient civilizations? Egyptologist Kara Cooney comes on to discuss how political power was wielded in Ancient Egypt and how those principles are still relevant today.

#25 - Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and Today (w/ Kara Cooney)

Exploring the history and mythology of the ancient world. Archaeologists and scholars join to discuss ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other civilizations of the distant past.

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#25 - Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and Today (w/ Kara Cooney)

#25 - Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and Today (w/ Kara Cooney)

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