The Tyrants of Egypt

Meet the dictators who have shaped Egypt's history in their own, unique and terrifying ways.

Ramses I

Ramses I: The original tyrant of Egypt. He was a master of the art of making his subjects do his bidding. Literally.

See his notes on "The Art of Being a Good Ruler"

Psamtik II

Psamtik II: The pharaoh who thought he was a god. And also thought he was a good dancer. Unfortunately, his divine moves were not enough to save him from the clutches of Anubis.

Read more about his divine moves

Khafre

Khafre: The pharaoh with an ego problem. He thought he was a god-king and a demigod, but his subjects just thought he was a show-off.

Read his epic monologues on the subject of his own greatness