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Tutankhamun's Life and Reign (with Prof. Nozomu Kawai)
An interview with Nozomu Kawai, Professor of Egyptology at Kanazawa University, Japan. In this episode, we discuss the background of Tutankhamun's reign and family; and get to grips with some of the …
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
151: The Death of Tutankhamun
A life cut short. By 1334 BCE, Tut'ankhamun had ruled Egypt for approx. 10 years. Sadly, this would be his last. At the age of nineteen or so, the young ruler died. How did it happen? There are a few…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
150: Teenage Hunting Fighting Pharaoh
King Tut'ankhamun was young, rich, and well-equipped for sport. His tomb contained an arsenal of goods, including chariots, bows, arrows, throwing sticks, and more. Also, artistic images convey the i…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
149: The King's Men
Maya, Ay, Horemheb, and others. The men who served King Tut'ankhamun were unusually prominent and powerful. The Overseer of the Treasury (Maya), the Supreme General (Horemheb) and the highest courtie…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
148: The Life of Tutankhamun
The King's mummy, daily routine, and children. Thanks to the preservation of his burial, we know a lot about Tut'ankhamun's daily life and habits. Aspects of his routine, like his shaving kit, walkin…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
147: Ankhesenamun
The King's Great Wife. Queen Ankh-es-en-Amun (“She Lives for Amun”) was slightly older than her husband. Having grown up in the court, Ankhesenamun was established in power and experienced in royal l…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
146: Restoration III, Tut'ankhamun in Opet
Restoration (Part III): Amun, Mut, Khonsu, and the King. Once a year, the city of Waset (Thebes / Luxor) hosted an enormous celebration. The Beautiful Festival of Opet honoured the great gods Amun-Ra…
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
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Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Interview: Aten Worship, with Dr. Briana Jackson
Shrines, Temples, Sanctuaries. Dr. Briana Jackson is a specialist in the worship of Aten. The sanctuaries, shrines, temples, and monuments of Akhenaten appear throughout Egypt, Wawat, and Kush. In th…
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
Interview: An Ancient Lyre, with Michael Levy
Reconstructing Music. Michael Levy is a renowned composer for ancient instruments and music. Using replicas of artefacts, and taking inspiration from texts and art, Michael creates wonderful songs ba…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago