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100b. Amunhotep III, Raising the Children High
A Princess Becomes Queen, a Prince Becomes Heir. In 1370 BCE, the same year as the Sed-Festival, pharaoh Amunhotep III made two interesting decisions…
8 years, 1 month ago
100: Amunhotep III's Grand Celebration (The Sed Festival)
Amunhotep III (Part 10): The Sed Festival, As Told by Kheruef Who Witnessed It. In regnal year 30, Amunhotep III celebrated the first of his sed-fest…
8 years, 1 month ago
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 roya…
8 years, 2 months ago
98: Amunhotep III Begins the Serapeum
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 grea…
8 years, 2 months ago
Music of Ancient Egypt with Jeffrey Goodman
Jeffrey Goodman has composed some wonderful pieces evoking the world of ancient Egypt. Taking inspiration from mythology, art and literature, he craf…
8 years, 2 months ago
Music in Ancient Egypt
Instruments, Musicians, and Songs. In this mini episode, we explore the traces of ancient Egyptian songs and music. Although the melodies and rhythms…
8 years, 2 months ago
The Intact Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu
The most lavish tomb (before Tutankhamun). The family of Queen Tiy came from an interesting place, and led a fascinating life. Her mother and father …
8 years, 3 months ago
97: Amunhotep III and His Foreign Brides
Amunhotep III (Part 8): What Does The Scarab Say? From 1392 to 1390 BCE, Amunhotep III experienced an interesting few years. He hunted his 100th lion…
8 years, 3 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, l…
8 years, 4 months ago
96: Amunhotep III, 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 …
8 years, 4 months ago