Egypt and the Rise of the Pharaohs

<p>Kings are practically synonymous with ancient Egypt, and it's not just because their monuments - like the pyramids - still tower above the desert and the Nile. Egyptian society was organized around the pharaohs in many different ways, but how did they come into being? What turned Egypt into one of the world's longest-lived kingdoms?</p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a>.</p><p>I wrote a book, and it comes out in July! <a href="https://www.twelvebooks.com/titles/patrick-wyman/the-verge/9781538701171/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You can preorder <em>The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World </em>here.</a> </p><p>Support us by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><strong>Expensify</strong> - Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://Expensify.com/TIDES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Expensify.com/TIDES</strong></a><strong> </strong>to get started with a free trial.</p><p><strong>Headspace</strong> - Go to <a href="http://HEADSPACE.COM/TIDES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HEADSPACE.COM/<strong>TIDES</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to&nbsp;Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>