• Episode 139: The Heretic Pharoah - Akhenaten

  • Aug 19 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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Episode 139: The Heretic Pharoah - Akhenaten

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  • Get ready for a wild ride back to New Kingdom Ancient Egypt, where we're shining a spotlight on Akhenaten, the pharaoh who turned the religious world upside down. Forget pyramids and mummies - this guy was all about the sun, and he wasn't afraid to shake things up. We'll dive deep into his obsession with the sun god Aten, his audacious attempt to erase the old gods, and the bizarre artistic style that flourished under his rule. But it's not all sunbeams and rainbows. We'll also explore the backlash against his radical reforms, the mystery surrounding his family life, and the desperate attempts to erase his memory from history. Was Akhenaten a visionary ahead of his time, or just a power-hungry heretic? Join us as we uncover the truth behind this enigmatic pharaoh and his sun-drenched legacy. It's a story so weird, it'll make your head spin faster than a scarab beetle on a hot desert day! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating & subscribing on whichever platform you use to listen to podcasts. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com IG/Threads: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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