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Archive for May, 2008

The Biography Show #005 – Ramesses II

Friday, May 30th, 2008

He ruled for 66 years and died at the age of 90. During his reign, he re-built Egypt into it’s former glory. He may have been the Pharaoh of the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt. He built impressive statues of himself and temples in his own honour. He had over 100 children and became [...]

 
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The Biography Show #004 – Sargon of Akkad

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great was an Akkadian king who conquered the Sumerian city-states in the 24th and 23rd centuries BCE. Born in secret to a high priestess who placed the baby in a basket of rushes into the river Euphrates, Sargon was found and raised by a simple man, then [...]

 
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The Biography Show #003 – Helen Of Troy

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Hello and welcome back! Apologies for the long delay in shows – especially on a show we’re so many of you have been generous enough to show us your support with a financial donation! We’re going to make it up to you over the coming weeks. For those of you that don’t listen to the [...]

 
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