220: Ramesses II Dead Sea to Galilee

The History of Egypt podcast episode discusses the aftermath of the Battle of Kadesh between Ramesses II of Egypt and the Hittites. Despite a limited victory, the Egyptians strategically lost, leading to Hittite expansion into Canaan and Syria. The episode analyzes Hittite records and treaties to understand the events following the battle, including the conquest of Amurru and Upey. Ramesses responded by dispatching armies into Canaan to quell rebellions and reassert authority, facing challenges as the Hittites stirred up trouble and acquired new vassals, focusing on campaigns around the Sea of Galilee and Moab.