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Pharaohs at War

Pharaohs at War explores four epic battles that changed the fate of Ancient Egypt: Megiddo, Qadesh, Raphia, and Actium. These decisive confrontations between pharaohs and their greatest rivals defined the legacy of one of history's most iconic civilisations.

Each episode focuses on a high-stakes duel between a pharaoh and a formidable enemy. Through expert interviews and 3D reconstructions, the series unveils the military strategies, political motives, and human drama behind these legendary conflicts. The series follows archaeologists into the field as they uncover spectacular sites—some revealed for the first time on screen. Clue by clue, these discoveries shed light on how war reshaped Egypt's destiny.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom Sky History (2025 - now)
Schedule: Mondays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: WarHistory
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes

Official site: www.history.co.uk

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Cleopatra - The Battle of Actium

Episode 1x04; Aug 18, 2025

The Battle of Actium, fought on September 2, 31 BC. It was a decisive naval engagement that pitted the forces of Octavian against those of Roman politician and general Mark Antony and Egyptian ruler Cleopatra. This clash, near the Roman colony of Act

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Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x04: Cleopatra - The Battle of ActiumAug 18, 2025
1x03: Ptolemy IV - The Battle of RaphiaAug 11, 2025
1x02: Ramses II - The Battle of KadeshAug 4, 2025
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