Podcast Episodes

Mini Episode: Festivities of Heat

The Religious Year (Parts 6-7): The False Summer.

In the months of "Great Heat" and "Small Heat," Egyptians celebrated some very important festivals. Mid-winter had passed, and it was time to bring li…

Published on 8 years, 4 months ago

80: Servant of Great Gods

Amunhotep II (Part 4): Worshiping the Sphinx.

Before he became king, Amunhotep II made a promise to embellish and restore monuments on the Giza Plateau. Once Pharaoh, he fulfilled his promise beautifu…

Published on 8 years, 4 months ago

79: Let My People Go (Exodus and Slavery?)

Amunhotep II (Part 3): Slavery and the Bible. In 1435 BCE, King Amunhotep II led a devastating war in Syria. He took thousands of captives and transported them to Egypt by force. Once there, they bec…

Published on 8 years, 5 months ago

78: The Duties of the Vizier

Amunhotep II (Part 2): The Pharaoh's Aide.

In 1440 BCE, a servant of Pharaoh inscribed his tomb with a remarkable text detailing every aspect of his job. What was life like, for one of Egypt's most im…

Published on 8 years, 6 months ago

Mini Episode: Banquet Festivities

The Religious Year (Part 5): Worshipping Snakes and Cats.

The fifth month was an interesting one, involving worship of snakes, and cats sailing down the Nile. Major gods of this month include Neheb-Ka…

Published on 8 years, 6 months ago

77: Lean and Swift

Amunhotep II (Part 1): The Sportsman King.

From 1459 to 1440 BCE, the prince Amunhotep II enjoyed a privileged upbringing. Once he ascended to power, he displayed his prowess to all and sundry. From t…

Published on 8 years, 6 months ago

76: 54 Years of Splendour

Thutmose III (Part 10): The End of a Mighty Reign.

From 1450 to 1441, Thutmose lived out the last nine years of his reign. He commanded one last expedition; oversaw building projects, and brought his …

Published on 8 years, 7 months ago

Mini Episode: Khoiak Festivities

The Religious Year (Part 4): Hathor and Osiris.

In the fourth month of the year, the Egyptians celebrated the end of the Nile flood (Akhet). With grand ceremonies to Hathor, Osiris and the god Sokar, …

Published on 8 years, 7 months ago

75: Thutmose Triumphant

Thutmose III (Part 9): Home and Propaganda. From 1455-1450 BCE, Thutmose spent much of his time involved in domestic affairs. Unfortunately, this involved some very harsh policies towards his immedia…

Published on 8 years, 7 months ago

74: Thutmose III, War Stories

Thutmose III (Part 8): The Final Campaigns. After 20+ years of near-annual campaigning, Thutmose III finally came to the end of his military career. We explore the last ten years of this process in o…

Published on 8 years, 8 months ago