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Interview: Tutankhamun Inc. with Prof. Christina Riggs
Face-to-face with the legends. Christina Riggs is a Professor (History of Visual Culture) at Durham University. In 2021, her book Treasured: How Tuta…
4 years, 8 months ago
Tutankhamun and Philomena Cunk with Dr. Joyce Tyldesley
An enigmatic icon. Dr. Joyce Tyldesley returns for her second interview with The History of Egypt Podcast! We spoke about her recent book Tutankhamun…
4 years, 8 months ago
Bob Brier & the Mysteries of Tutankhamun (and the Great Pyramid)
Recorded 2022. Tutankhamun, Mummies, and Murder, oh my! I sat down with Dr. Bob Brier to discuss the Tomb of Tutankhamun, and the legacy of this impo…
4 years, 8 months ago
153f: The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Part 6, Final)
The Annexe and End of Excavation. Howard Carter uncovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun in November 1922. He would continue labouring in the monument …
4 years, 9 months ago
153e: The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Part 5)
Treasured Heirlooms. East of the Burial Chamber, in Tutankhamun's tomb, the per hedj ("Treasury") contained a smorgasbord of beautiful objects. Some …
4 years, 9 months ago
153d: The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Part 4)
Curses and Controversies. From the moment they announced their discovery, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon were faced with overwhelming attention. Ho…
4 years, 9 months ago
153c: The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Part 3)
Coffins, Masks, and a Mummy. Within his Burial Chamber, Tutankhamun slept amid gold, glass, wood, and precious stone. His mummy is an extraordinary f…
4 years, 9 months ago
153b: The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Part 2)
Shrines and Painting. Tutankhamun's Burial Chamber is a beautiful space. The decorations, though "simple," convey a meaningful series of events. The …
4 years, 9 months ago
153a: The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Part 1)
Seek and Discover. In this episode, we begin the tale of the most famous tomb in history. KV62, a small monument, in the lower reaches of the Valley …
4 years, 10 months ago
152: An Unexpected Burial
Tutankhamun's Funeral. Following his death, the body of Tutankhamun underwent mummification. From studying his body, archaeologists can identify stra…
4 years, 10 months ago