Today, Megan and Lexie are joined by Egyptologist Dr. Jill Waller, to discuss the 2017 movie "The Mummy". Definitely not cut from the same cloth as the original movies with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, Megan, Lexie, and Jill explore how the film deviates from actual Egyptian history and culture, resulting in a portrayal that is far from accurate.
One key point raised by the hosts is the misrepresentation of Egyptian hieroglyphs and language in the movie. They note that the language used in the film, while aiming to sound ancient and mystical, does not align with historical accuracy. Not only that, but the characters in the movie casually read inscriptions and decipher ancient texts without the necessary research and expertise required in real archaeological work.
The portrayal of ancient Egyptian royalty and succession in the film is also highly selective at best. Megan, Lexie, and Jill explore the unrealistic depiction of a princess next in line to the throne resorting to murder to secure power, which goes against historical norms and practices in ancient Egypt.
Finally, they touch upon the use of cultural artifacts and the treatment of archaeological sites in the movie. They discuss how the movie portrays looting and destruction of ancient sites without addressing the ethical and legal implications of such actions.
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