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136: Nefertiti, King of Egypt?
Nefer-neferu-Aten. Following the death of Akhenaten, Queen Nefertiti may have become a King. Modern research suggests that, following her husband's d…
5 years, 6 months ago
Princesses of Amarna, Wives of Gods with Courtney Marx and ARCE
Recorded 2024. The daughters of Akhenaten and Nefertiti were not just "ornaments" for their parents. Like many princesses, they also participated in …
5 years, 7 months ago
Chief of the Medjay (Mahu of Amarna)
In the city of Akhet-Aten (Amarna) a small tomb hides a noteworthy story. Here, we find the life and work of a police officer. Mahu, Chief of the Med…
5 years, 8 months ago
Interview: The Place and the People, with Fatma Keshk
Fatma Keshk is an Egyptologist, archaeologist and researcher in Egyptian heritage. She leads the outreach project "The Place and the People," working…
5 years, 8 months ago
Interview: Nubian Egypt, with Dr. Aaron de Souza.
Aaron de Souza is an archaeologist specializing in the material culture of Egypt and Nubia. He earned his PhD at Macquarie University, Sydney, in 201…
5 years, 8 months ago
Interview: Egyptian Heritage, with Heba abd el Gawad
Heba Abd el Gawad is an exhibition curator, public outreach specialist and researcher in Egyptian heritage within museum contexts. She is the postdoc…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Tomb Kings of Nehekhara (Egyptological History & Analysis)
An unofficial history, just for fun. In distant ages, and forgotten realms, a mighty civilization once flourished on the banks of a great river. The …
5 years, 9 months ago
Show Update - End of 2020
Some good news and some bad news. Before we start the next chapter of Egyptian history, I need to take a break. Fortunately, I also have some help on…
5 years, 10 months ago
Akhenaten Phase 3 (Summary)
The final chapters. The last years of Akhenaten's reign (12 to 17) are a litany of difficulties and losses. The King's household suffered challenges,…
5 years, 10 months ago
135: The Face(s) of Akhenaten
Legacy and Summary. Today, we look back at Akhenaten's reign, and I ramble for a while about his importance in history, both ancient and modern...
…5 years, 10 months ago