139: Mummy Passport

December 01, 2020 00:04:46
139: Mummy Passport
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139: Mummy Passport

Dec 01 2020 | 00:04:46

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Ramesses II (Also known as Ramses or Rameses) became Pharaoh at the age of 14, had more children than any other Egyptian ruler, and reigned during the golden age of Egypt. But of course his history isn’t exactly what we’re talking about on this episode.

Show Notes:

NatGeo Mummy Passport

NatGeo Weird Passports

Ripleys: Mummy Passport

Ancient Origins Mummy Passport

A mock up for the only mummy with a passport. Ramesses II

A mock up for the only mummy with a passport. Ramesses II ( Public Domain ) on an example of an Egyptian Passport Bio Page. ( Public Domain )

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