Podcast Episodes

99: Sakhmet's Demons

Amunhotep III (Part 9): The Dark Years.

Between 1380 and 1370 BCE, Egypt may have suffered an outbreak of disease. In this decade, at least four royal family members died, and the political situation …

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

98: Young Bull Appearing In Memphis

Interlude: Royal Children On the Rise.

From 1385 to 1380, the prince of Egypt Thutmose was climbing up the ranks. From a lowly sem-priest to the chief of a great temple, Thutmose was a quickly rising …

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Mini Episode: Music in Ancient Egypt (Part 2) with Jeffrey Goodman

An interview with composer Jeffrey Goodman.Jeff Goodman has composed some wonderful pieces evoking the world of ancient Egypt. Taking inspiration from mythology, art and literature, he crafts lovely …

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Mini Episode: Music in Ancient Egypt (Part 1)

Instruments, Musicians, and Songs.

In this mini episode, we explore the traces of ancient Egyptian songs and music. Although the melodies and rhythms are lost, we still have lyrics, instruments and ar…

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

97b: The In-Laws

Interlude: Queen Tiy's Lucky Family.

The family of Queen Tiy came from an interesting place, and led a fascinating life. Her mother and father - Tjuyu and Yuya - and her brother Anen enjoyed great pri…

Published on 7 years, 7 months ago

97: What Does The Scarab Say?

Amunhotep III (Part 8): Hunting, Wedding, Building.

From 1392 to 1390 BCE, Amunhotep III experienced an interesting few years. He hunted his 100th lion, and welcomed a new bride to his court. The prin…

Published on 7 years, 7 months ago

Mini Episode: All Is Full of Love (The Embrace)

Three Poems of Love from 18th Dynasty Egypt.

Around 1400 BCE, scribes and composers put together delightful works exploring themes of love, longing, lust and courtship. They told tales from both male …

Published on 7 years, 7 months ago

96: The Colossi of Memnon

Amunhotep III (Part 7): Everything Bigger Than Everything Else.

For 2000+ years, the Colossi of Memnon have dazzled visitors to Thebes. What are the statues doing there? In this episode, we explore th…

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

95: Hundred-Gated Thebes

Amunhotep III (Part 6): City of a Hundred Pylons.

In 1397 BCE, King Amunhotep III began a massive series of building projects in Thebes. At Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the new "Maru" viewing place, the …

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago

Mini Episode: Memphis River Blues (The Healing)

A Scribe yearns for a holiday, and goes in search of peace.

Two texts, written between 1400 and 1300 BCE, tell of the exhausted scribe's yearning for a holiday. Sick of work, he struggles to focus on …

Published on 7 years, 8 months ago