Virginie Girod SEASON 2022 - 202305:59 a.m., January 12, 2023, modified at 06:01 a.m., January 12, 2023

Listen to the rest of the story of Ramses II, the greatest pharaoh of Egypt, told by historian Virginie Girod, in an unpublished story in two episodes.

Ramesses II was groomed to rule Egypt by his grandfather and father.

He takes over their policy intended to restore the prosperity of his kingdom.

He decides to attack the Hittites, the neighboring kingdom, for control of the Middle East.

The battle of Kadesh nearly turned out badly for the Egyptians who finally succeeded in repelling the Hittites.

But there is no question for Ramses to tell his people what is only half a victory.

This is where his legend will begin to be written... This story is a Europe 1 Studio production.

Subjects covered: Ramses II - pharaoh - Egypt - Nile - pyramid - Egyptology

"At the heart of history" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast. 

Writing and presentation: Virginie Girod 

- Producer: Adele Humbert 

- Artistic direction: Adèle Humbert and Julien Tharaud 

- Directed by: Clement Ibrahim 

- Original music: Julien Tharaud 

- Additional music: Julien Tharaud and Sébastien Guidis 

- Communication: Kelly Decroix 

- Distribution and writing: Eloise Bertil 

- Visual: Sidonie Mangin

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