Podcast Episodes

Ramesses I, International Mummy of Mystery with Dr. Peter Lacovara

Ramesses I and Pharaoh's Palace(s). Dr. Peter Lacovara is an experienced archaeologist, museum curator, and specialist in the palaces of Egyptian pharaohs. Since the 1980s Dr. Lacovara has been invol…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Introducing: The Mummy Movie Podcast!

The Mummy Movie Podcast is dedicated to the many (many) films in which ancient Egyptian mummies play a role. From the 1932 classic, to the 1999 remake, and dozens more in between, mummies are a class…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

178: From Nile to Niagara, The Mummy of Ramesses I

Ramesses I (Part 2): Family, Regime, Remains. In 1304 BCE, Ramesses I rules Egypt. The new royal family is an interesting group, and we have a surprisingly detailed idea of Ramesses' son Suty (Sety).…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

177: Sun Born, Ramesses I

Ramesses I (Part 1): Appearing in Splendour. In this episode, we repeat the career and rise of Paramessu (content recycled from episode #170). Then, we begin the reign of Ramesses I, who takes the th…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Introducing: Dynasty 19

Reflective and Prospective. In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on the outgoing 18th Dynasty (and its last scion, Horemheb). Then, we consider some of the major themes that will appear in Dy…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

176: The Ancient Egyptian Book of Gates (Part 2)

From hours 6-12, Ra continues his journey. The great serpent Apep returns, bringing an army of his followers. The sun god deals with those who have died in horrible ways. The journey reaches its clim…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

175: The Ancient Egyptian Book of Gates (Part 1)

Episode 175

In the dark of the night, Ra took a journey through the Duat (underworld). His voyage was fraught with danger, but he also made many friends along the way. In the Book of Gates, the sun god takes a m…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

174b: Horemheb, Unfinished Business

Horemheb's Lesser-known works and monuments. A selection of "off-cuts" from the Horemheb narrative including the Luxor Cachette, Horemheb's burial(s) of the Apis Bulls, and the rock-cut temple at Geb…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

174: Horemheb, Death and Legacy

The Death and Legacy of Horemheb (c.1305 BCE). Horemheb's reign ended after some 27-years of rule, though this is debated fiercely among historians. His latter-day achievements include an unorthodox …

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Tomb of Tutankhamun (100 Year Anniversary)

Hardcore Edition. In a special presentation, I compile my “Tomb of Tutankhamun” miniseries into a single mega episode. With updated information, and some new revelations, this 7-hour special is the f…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago