What makes a king mighty? Ramses II (ca 1303–ca 1213 B.C.) recognized that diplomacy and an exhaustive public relations campaign could mitigate any military shortcomings. His celebrated building ...

Sarah Erdman A colossal statue of King Ramses II found in the ancient city of Memphis now lords over the atrium of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Tamir Soliman/Shutterstock When Dutch Egyptologist ...