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Ep. 244 Queens & Consorts of 20th Dynasty Egypt: Tiy-Merenese, Wife of Setnakhte (r. 1189-1186 BC) (opens the original)
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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of This week's blog post features Queen Tiy-Merenese, the wife of Pharaoh Setnakhte (r. 1189-1186 BC). Setnakhte was succeeded by Ramesses III (r. 1186-1155 BC), who was then succeeded by Ramesses IV (r. 1154-1148 BC).
Ep. 243 Royal Annals of Israel: King Zechariah (r. 752 BC) (opens the original)
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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Zechariah (r. 752 BC), son of Jeroboam II. When King Zechariah died, he was succeeded by Shallum (r. 752 BC), who was then succeeded by Menahem (r. 752-742 BC).
Ep. 242 Queens & Consorts of 19th Dynasty Egypt: Takhat, Mother of Amenmesse (c. 1201-1198 BC) (opens the original)
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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Takhat, Mother of Amenmesse (c. 1201-1198 BC). Her son, Amenmesse, ruled Egypt for three to four years at the end of the New Kingdom (c. 1570-1069 BC). Amenmesse was succeeded by Siptah (c. 1197-1191 BC), who was then succeeded by Tausret (c. 1191-1189 BC).
Ep. 241 Royal Annals of Israel: King Jeroboam II (r. 793-753 BC) (opens the original)
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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Jeroboam II (r. 793-753 BC), son of Jehoash. When King Jeroboam II died, he was succeeded by Zechariah (r. 752 BC), who was then succeeded by Shallum (r. 752 BC).
Ep. 240 Queens & Consorts of 19th Dynasty Egypt: Tausret, Wife of Seti II (c. 1203-1197 BC) (opens the original)
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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Tausret, the last known ruler of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt, and Great Royal Wife of Seti II (c. 1203-1197 BC). Seti II was succeeded by Amenmesse (c. 1201-1198 BC), who was then succeeded by Siptah (c. 1197-1191 BC).
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