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The International Risk PodcastEpisode 214: Perry Kyles on Exposing the Banking CartelsIn this episode Dominic hosts Perry Kyles as they dive into banking cartels. They discuss what a banking cartel is, what it entails, and what could be a solution. Perry offers the alternative of gold and explains what the benefits are!Dr. Perry Kyles is a seasoned expert in economic history and operations, and author of the eye-opening book Gold vs The Banking Cartel: How to Use Gold to Become Your Own Banker. With over 20 years of experience spanning academia and business, and the Operations Manager at The Gold Marketplace LLC, Dr. Kyles challenges conventional wisdom about...2025-03-1025 min
The History of Egypt Podcast197: How to Make a Pharaoh's TombSety I in the Valley of the Kings (Part 1). Archaeological remains and ancient texts reveal a great deal about tomb-building in the 19th and 20th Dynasties (c.1303—1070 BCE). Records, artefacts, and art all combine to inform us of the workers and their practices. In this episode, we use the sepulchre of Sety I (KV17) as a case-study, to understand an ancient tomb project.Logo image: The cartouche of Sety I from the ceiling of his tomb (Photo Dominic Perry).Explore the tomb of Sety I in a 3D Walkthrough by MuseEd https://mused.com/guided/926/to...2024-11-2931 min
The History of Egypt Podcast192b: Seth's LoreWarrior, protector, murderer. By 1300 BCE, the Egyptian god Seth had become a complex and multi-faceted deity. Chaotic and destructive, but not "evil," Seth played an important role in the gods' realm and our own. This legend developed and evolved over centuries, from the earliest religious literature to the imperial age. In this episode, we explore Seth's role, appearances, and descriptions in the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, Book of the Dead, Amduat, and Book of Gates. And we try to get to grips with a god who was (quite literally) two-faced...Episode details:
Date: c. 2400 - 1300 BCE...2024-10-181h 18
The History of Egypt Podcast192: The Trouble With SethIdentity crisis. Seth (aka Sutekh / Setekh / Suty) is a complicated deity. A master of storms, winds, deserts and seas, Seth dominates foreigners and the world outside Egypt. However, he is also treacherous, violent, and aggressive; a god who slew his own brother and tried to seize the throne for himself. As a result, Seth has a complicated relationship with the Egyptian kingship. Part defender and source of legitimacy, but also a threat to the stable order of the world (ma’at). Most kings navigated this relationship fairly easily. But then, most kings weren’t named after the god himself. As a...2024-10-1141 min
The History of Egypt PodcastIntef the Great, Part 2 (First Intermediate Period 05b)The war for Ta-Wer. The Thebans had seized the sacred city of Abdju (Abydos) in the district of Ta-Wer. The northern rulers, from the House of Khety, contested this violently. Inscriptions and art reveal the movements of armies, the clashes on field and river, and the sieging of major towns. Soon, things going downright apocalyptic. Also… dogs!
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Interludes by Luke Chaos www.chaosmusick.com.
Logo image: Intef II, from a stela in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Intro: Saruman's Speech fr...2024-08-3054 min
The History of Egypt PodcastAnkhtyfy's AutobiographyThe complete autobiography of Ankhtyfy (Ankhtifi) from his tomb at el-Mo'alla.Sources:
J. Vandier, Mo’alla: La Tombe d’Ankhtifi et la tombe de Sébekhotep (1950). French translation of hieroglyphs.
Logo image: Ankhtyfy, from his tomb at Mo'alla (Wikimedia Public Domain).
The tomb of Ankhtyfy at Osirisnet. English translation of Vandier (1950).
Minor re-translations and edits of the text by Dominic Perry (2024).
Photos of Ankhtyfy's tomb by M. Attia, ‘Tombs of Ankhtifi and Sobekhotep el-Moalla Egypt’, https://flickr.com/photos/130870_040871/albums/72157676972946976/.
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The History of Egypt PodcastThe Greatest Pharaoh? The Reign of Thutmose III (Part 2)Following a complicated rise-to-power, King Men-kheper-Ra Djehuty-messu (aka Thutmose III) achieved great victories on the battlefield. His campaigns extended far to the north and south, bringing tribute and captives into Egypt. At home, Thutmose’s building projects were enormous and elaborate. And over fifty-four years of rule, the King’s followers established a legendary reputation…Date: c.1495 - 1441 BCE.Episode Chapters:
Part Five - Wives and Warriors: 00:01 - 01:26:22.
Part Six - Revisions to the Past: 01:26:22 - 02:38:29.
Part Seven - Fifty Four Years of Splendour, and the End: 02:38:29 - End.
Logo image: Decorated block of Thu...2024-03-273h 46
The History of Egypt PodcastThe Greatest Pharaoh? The Reign of Thutmose III (Part 1)At the height of the 18th Dynasty (c.1495 - 1441 BCE), King Men-kheper-Ra Djehuty-messu (aka Thutmose III) ruled Egypt. The start of his reign was unusual, with power wielded primarily by the Queen-King Hatshepsut. But following Hatshepsut's death, Thutmose would rise to the challenges of rule. In this episode, we explore the King's upbringing, his rise-to-power, and the famous Battle of Megiddo.Compilation of previously released material.Date: c.1495 - 1441 BCE.Episode Chapters:
Part One - Little King Thutmose: 02:20 - 37:25.
Part Two - The Battle of Megiddo: 37:25 - 01:10:30.
Part Three - Campaigns of...2024-03-163h 10
The History of Egypt PodcastFrom Memphis to Mesopotamia (Ancient Egypt & the Near East)In New Kingdom Egypt (c.1500 – 1150 BCE), the rulers and people of the Nile Valley communicated extensively with their eastern neighbours. Trade and diplomacy were far more common than outright conflict. And the Egyptian pharaohs were highly regarded in distant courts. These contacts survive in the archaeological record: detailed texts recording interactions; shipwrecks carrying cargo from the Egyptian court; and even tombs recording the high status of foreigners serving the pharaoh himself.Compilation of previously released material.Logo image: A wooden statue head from the tomb of Aper-el / Abdiel. Saqqara, Imhotep Museum, photo by Dominic Perry 2024....2024-03-0853 min
The History of Egypt PodcastMini: Houdini Beneath the Pyramids (Lovecraft Short Story)A tale of terror and tombs. In 1924, Weird Tales magazine published "Imprisoned with the Pharaohs" (aka "Under the Pyramids"). A short story in which Harry Houdini, world-famous escape-artist, illusionist, and advocate of rationalism, came face-to-face with horrors beyond his comprehension. The tale is work of horror, ghost-written by H.P. Lovecraft. It is a fun story, worthy of the genre.Logo image: The statue of Khafra / Khephren in Cairo's old museum (Photo Dominic Perry).Timecodes:
Story Part One: 00:01:40.
Story Part Two: 00:38:39.
Commentary: 01:18:50.
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The History of Egypt Podcast182: Sety's Battle for KadeshSety I (Part 4): Catching Up with the Kadeshians. Around 1300 BCE (chronology uncertain), Sety led another campaign into the north. This time, the pharaoh of Egypt marched into Canaan, Lebanon, and Syria. In the process, he visited local chieftains, went “shopping” for luxury items, and then launched a daring attack on Kadesh…Details and sources:
Date: c. 1300 BCE.
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Intro Music: Bettina Joy de Guzman.
Interludes: Keith Zizza.
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Logo image: A warrior/cattle...2023-06-2756 min
The History of Egypt Podcast175: In The Hall of the Duat King (The Book of Gates Part 1)In the dark of the night, Ra took a journey through the Duat (underworld). His voyage was fraught with danger, but he also made many friends along the way. In the Book of Gates, the sun god takes a mysterious but meaningful journey...Details:
Date: c.1305 BCE (first recorded appearance).
Source: KV57, the tomb of Horemheb, and others.
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Music intro: Jeffrey Goodman.
Music interludes: Cover versions by Luke Chaos.
Music outro: Ancient Lyric.
Logo image: Ra o...2023-03-2156 min
The History of Egypt Podcast174b: Unfinished BusinessHoremheb's Lesser-known works and monuments. A selection of "off-cuts" from the Horemheb narrative including the Luxor Cachette, Horemheb's burial(s) of the Apis Bulls, and the rock-cut temple at Gebel Silsila.
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Music and Interludes: Luke Chaos.
Additional music interludes: Keith Zizza.
See statues from the Luxor Cachette in Luxor Museum, Wikimedia.
Logo image: Horemheb with Amun, from the Luxor Cachette (Photo by Dominic Perry, 2022).
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The History of Egypt Podcast168: Return to the TombSecuring the halls. In the 8th year of Horemheb's reign, a royal official named Maya visited a tomb in the Valley of the Kings. He was there to inspect the burial of Thutmose IV, to ensure its security, and repair it if necessary…Episode details:
Date: c.1324 BCE.
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Intro music: Luke Chaos.
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Outro music: Bettina Joy de Guzman.
See the tomb of Thutmose IV at the Th...2022-08-3026 min
The History of Egypt Podcast159b: Double DeathKing Ay suffered badly in the afterlife. His funeral, in 1331 BCE, was poor; and a few decades/centuries later, vandals broke into his tomb. They ransacked the monument, attacked the King's images, and erased his names. The attack was brutal but methodical. Why did this happen?Episode Details
Date c.1331 BCE and a few decades / centuries later.
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Logo image: Erasures on the wrists of Nut, Lady of the Sky, as she offers nyny...2022-02-1520 min
The Art Of Casual ConversationEP29 Interview with Grammy award winning producer Jason PerryJason perry a grammy award winner and singer of A has come on my show and its been great having him on the show
Perry has produced albums by Greywind, Fatherson, Don Broco, Molotov, McBusted, Matthew P, Ivyrise, The Blackout, Kids in Glass Houses, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Futures, Matt Willis and McFly.
his playlist here https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F7Fw0t5z9RMuxX8dH2I59Ln%3Fsi%3DZyDEMmumTD2b53M6gxN-tA&e=ATN5cKAjjUzKRCBrmoL5lcC3TiyUq3IvYxF1BaFTjhWAE0SnLkWZPrHFoee_yCUxi5VRoDUQfU2zpm5-6MrzGzJJfLcV58...2021-07-0140 min
Reimagining JusticeFrom reactive to proactive: how software, marketing and diverse thinking is transforming law with Dominic WoolrychEpisode no. 55 is with Dominic Woolrych, Founder of Lawpath. Our discussion covers: Lawpath’s origin story; Its current business model including how the subscription service works; The difference between “BigLaw”, “small law” and “tiny law”; The role of law societies in supporting legal innovation; Which software Lawpath uses and how it makes law “proactive”; One thing that is stopping lawyers from improving process efficiencies; Unexpected findings from surveying clients about legal design; Whether professional regulation is inhibiting innovation and how to overcome regulatory barriers; Whether clients should bear some risk in exchange for more affordable legal services; Keys to Lawpath’s succe...2021-04-121h 03
The History of Egypt Podcast139: King Tut-ankh-AtenA famous reign. Following the death of Nefer-neferu-aten, a new ruler came to the throne. Tut-ankh-Aten was young, perhaps nine years old. He inherited power at a tumultuous point in history...
Date c. 1343 BCE.
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Music by Keith Zizza.
Additional music by Jeffrey Goodman.
Audio mixing/editing by Vincent Cavanagh.
Written by Dominic Perry.
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The History of Egypt PodcastExploring the Oases (The Dakhleh Oasis Project)A Call for Help. Since 2014, the Dakhleh Oasis Project has been dealing with restrictions on its excavations in Egypt's western desert. Due to security concerns, traditional funding has dried up, and the Project directors have turned to crowd funding for assistance. If you can spare a dollar, please listen to this audio introduction from Dominic and Dr. Pawel Polkowski, a director working for the project. You can learn more at the websites below, and you can support the DOP via Go Get Funding at https://gogetfunding.com/island-of-the-blessed-the-dakhleh-oasis-project/. Learn about the Project on their website http://dakhlehoasisproject.com/ and on...2021-01-1420 min
The History of Egypt PodcastInterview: Uncovering Amarna, with Dr. Chris NauntonInterview episode. Chris Naunton is the former head of the Egypt Exploration Society and the elected President International Association of Egyptologists (2016-2019). With decades of experience, he is an enthusiastic and engaging scholar, with a particular talent for outreach and communication. Dr. Naunton sat down to discuss the city of Amarna, its exploration, and the evidence that helps us connect with its ancient, famous people.
Dr. Naunton's website and books https://chrisnaunton.com.
Youtube seminars: "The People of Amarna" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A6f5yk1QdM, "A History of the Egypt Exploration Society" https://www.yo...2020-08-191h 34
The History of Egypt Podcast132: Iconic NefertitiThe Nefertiti bust. How it was made, how it was discovered, and how it wound up in a museum far from its home.
Date c.1347 BCE and 1912 CE.
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Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com.
Additional music by Michael Levy www.ancientlyre.com
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Arnold, Dorothea. ‘Aspects of the Royal Female Image During the Amarna Period’. In The R...2020-08-0750 min
The History of Egypt Podcast131: King NefertitiThe Queen becomes King. Throughout Akhenaten’s reign, the Great King’s Wife Neferet-Iti (Nefertiti) grew more and more prominent. By regnal year 16 (1437 BCE), she seemed to be an equal to her husband. Eventually, the Queen may have transitioned to a new role, and become a co-regent alongside Akhenaten. In this episode, we explore the evidence for Nefertiti as a King… CHAPTER TWO TIME CODE 22:38
Date c. 1347 BCE.
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The History of Egypt PodcastIntroducing: The History of Witchcraft PodcastThe History of Witchcraft Podcast, by Sam Hume, is now a member of the Agora Podcast Network! Enjoy a preview of the show, then learn more at https://paxbritannica.info/episode-list/ or all good podcast apps...
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The History of Egypt Podcast130: The Life and Death of SmenkhkareA Short-Lived Ruler. In 1349 BCE, Egypt had two kings. But not for long. The young ruler, Smenkhkare, was destined to die early. In this episode, we explore the strange case of Akhenaten's co-king...
Date c.1349 BCE
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Select Bibliography:
Aldred, Cyril. Akhenaten: King of Egypt. 1988.
Allen, James P. ‘Two Altered Inscriptions of the Late Amarna Period’. Journa...2020-07-2220 min
The History of Egypt Podcast129: Hard-Knock LifeChild labour, plague, and dark deeds at Amarna. By regnal year 14 (c.1349 BCE) Akhenaten's capital city had grown to almost thirty thousand people. This massive growth carried a price, one that archaeologists are finding in the city's vast cemeteries...
Date c.1349 BCE.
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Dabbs, Gretchen R. ‘Bioarchaeology of the Non-Elite North Tombs Cemetery at Amarna: A Preliminary Assessment of the...2020-07-0631 min
The History of Egypt PodcastInterview: Amarna Sunset with Prof. Aidan DodsonRoyal Tombs, Amarna, Egyptology. Prof. Aidan Dodson has been in the game many years, and has published widely on a variety of topics. From his best-selling Amarna Sunset, Amarna Sunrise and The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt, Prof. Dodson is familiar to many who are interested in ancient Egypt. In this interview, he sat down to discuss the Amarna Period, royal tombs, and the science of history in Egyptology. A fascinating conversation, which I'm excited to share!
Date c.1350 BCE.
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The History of Egypt Podcast128: True Crime KV55 (DNA, CSI... etc)The Mysterious Mummy. In this episode, we visit the historical crime scene known as Valley of the Kings tomb number 55. KV55 is easily the most analysed, debated, and confounding find in all of Egyptology...
Date: c.1350 BCE and 1907 CE.
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Martha R. Bell, ‘An Armchair Excavation of KV 55’. Journal of the Americ...2020-06-1945 min
The History of Egypt Podcast127: Meket-Aten and Smenkh-Ka-ReTwo Funerals and a Wedding, Part 2. In 1350 BCE the royal house of Egypt was in crisis. The princess Meket-Aten, just eight years old, was the second prominent person to die in a short span of time. Soon after, Akhenaten seems to have appointed a new co-ruler. His name was Smenkh-ka-Re.
Date c.1350 BCE.
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Dorothea Arnold, The Royal W...2020-06-0533 min
The History of Egypt Podcast126: The Death of Queen TiyeTwo Funerals and a Wedding, Part 1. Around year 12 of Akhenaten, the Queen Mother Tiye died. She journeyed to the West at the age of 60, having been a powerful influence for more than fifty years. Tiye is a monumental figure, literally, in the history of ancient Egypt. In this episode, we do her honour, and explore her legacy following her death.
Date c.1351 BCE
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2020-06-0333 min
The History of Egypt Podcast125b: Maru Aten and North PalaceA guided tour. In this episode we explore two monuments belonging to an ancient princess, and see the luxury in which a pharaoh's daughter lived...
Date c.1451 BCE (reign of Akhenaten)
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Badawy, Alexander. ‘Maru-Aten: Pleasure Resort or Temple?’ The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 42 (1956): 58–64.
Kemp, Ba...2020-05-2027 min
The History of Egypt Podcast125: House of MeritatenA Princess of Egypt. By 1351 BCE, princess Meritaten was approximately ten years old. The pharaoh's eldest daughter was front and centre of propaganda. But what was her life like? Today, we explore the life of an Egyptian princess...
Date c. 1451 BCE.
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Badawy, Alexander. ‘Ma...2020-05-1825 min
The History of Egypt Podcast124: Amurrites 2, The Crimes of AziruDiplomacy, Betrayal, Murder. Around 1350 BCE, the sons of Abdi-Ashirta inherited his power and began to pursue further conquests. Along the way, they committed several heinous crimes...
Date c.1355-1350 BCE.
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Music by Derek and Brandon Fiechter https://dbfiechter.bandcamp.com/.
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Altman, Amnon. ‘Some Controversial Toponyms from the Amurru Region in the Amarna Archive’. Zeitschrift Des Deutschen Palästina-Vereins (1953-) 94, no. 2 (1978): 99–107.
Badre, Leila. ‘Tell Kazel-Simyra: A Contribution...2020-05-041h 08
The History of Egypt Podcast123: Amurrites and Where to Find ThemAbdi-Ashirta and the Rise of Amurru. In the later years of Amunhotep III (father of Akhenaten) and the early years of Akhenaten himself, events in the north began to trouble the royal court. The Egyptian empire, long established in Canaan and Syria, was under threat. Great powers were rising, and regional vassals were starting to fight amongst themselves. Into this milieu, a man named Abdi-Ashirta began to make waves...
Episode date c.1365-1360 BCE.
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The History of Egypt Podcast122: Letters from the CapitalA Man Living Alone. In the midst of Akhenaten's whirlwind reforms, and his radical decisions, it's easy to forget the impact this probably had on ordinary people. How did the folks who followed Akhenaten adjust to life in a completely new city? A few letters and texts, excavated in the old capital, give us a glimpse...
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Susan Thorpe, Social Aspects in Ancient Egyptian Personal C...2020-03-3026 min
The History of Egypt PodcastInterview: Alcohol & Economics with Prof. Leslie Anne WardenBeer, Bread and Pharaoh's Power. My guest today is Dr. Leslie Anne Warden, Associate Professor of art history and archaeology at Roanoke College in Virginia, USA. An insightful scholar, Prof. Warden is here to share her investigations into the world of ancient economics, particularly how beer and bread can reveal the inner-workings of Egyptian society. From ceramics to experiments in brewing, Prof. Warden provides a detailed and thoughtful view on the world of the Nile Valley.
Look: Pottery and Economy in Old Kingdom Egypt, 2013; University profile, Academia.edu.
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Support the show via Patreon www...2020-03-2553 minThe History of Egypt PodcastGame Preview: Builders of Egypt (Demo)A new city-building game is on the horizon for 2020. It takes the formula of classic games like Pharaoh and updates to modern features. Does it work? I take a look at the demo and give some thoughts...Game available free on Steam or GOG.com. I have had no contact with the developer or any publisher, and am not receiving any money for this preview.
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The History of Egypt PodcastInterview: Ancient Lives with Prof. Elizabeth FroodTwo Kiwis Nerding Out. My guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Frood, Associate Professor of Egyptology and Director of the Griffith Institute at the University of Oxford, UK. In a lively discussion, Prof. Frood shares her insights into ancient lives and how people living in the non-royal sphere approached their immortality. Statues, texts and graffiti show us the minds of these people and how they depicted their concerns, beliefs and ideas. It's a great conversation and I think you'll really enjoy it!
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The History of Egypt Podcast121b: Akhenaten Phase 2 (Summary)More Story So Far... We've covered a lot since Akhenaten abandoned the traditional capitals and moved to his new home of Akhet-Aten. Now, the second phase of pharaoh's rule lasted between regnal years 6 and 12 (c.1357-1351 BCE). In this time, the King completed many of the goals he initiated back in phase 1. Then, he began to build on those, further refining his ideas and moving forward into new territory...
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2020-03-0418 min
The History of Egypt Podcast121: Ruler of the Horizons (Akhenaten's Festival of Tribute)Akhenaten (Part 11). By 1351 BCE, Akhenaten had achieved many of his early goals. His city, Akhet-Aten, was established, his religious ideas were reaching maturity, and the King could begin to express his vision of Aten in a new way. Finally, pharaoh could celebrate his mastery over foreign populations. Thus, in 1351 BCE, Egypt played host to a grand celebration of tribute…
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John Coleman Darnell and Colleen Ma...2020-02-2350 min
The History of Egypt Podcast120: Reverend MotherAkhenaten (Part 10): Queen Tiye's Retirement. For the first decade of Akhenaten's rule, his mother Tiye was a background figure. But we have more evidence for her later years than you'd expect, including magnificent art and objects. Plus, the Queen herself returned to public life when she made a splendid visit to pharaoh's new city...
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Dorothea Arnold “Artistic Revolution” in Dorothea Arnold (ed.) The Royal Women...2020-01-3042 min
The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: The Doomed PrinceAncient Fairytales (Part 2). Sometime in the 18th Dynasty, perhaps around the time of Akhenaten, a fairy-tale became popular in Egypt. The story spoke of a prince, forced to flee his home after a prophecy foretold that he would die from one of three fates - a dog, a snake, or a crocodile. Leaving Egypt, the prince went on many adventures - some quite familiar from our own fairy tales. Inevitably, though, the young man had to face his destiny, and confront the three fates which came for him...
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The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: The Tale of Two BrothersAncient Fairytales (Part 1). In the late 18th or early 19th Dynasties, a story developed in Egypt. It told of two siblings, Anubis and Bata, who contended with injustice and misfortune. Facing treachery, divine intervention and even the pharaoh himself, the two brothers overcame obstacles and sought to restore justice, against those who did them wrong. In this fairytale, we see how two (divine) beings contended with falsehood.
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The History of Egypt Podcast119: Tut-ankh-Aten (Tutankhamun the Prince)Akhenaten (Part 9): A Royal Son. By 1352 BCE, Akhenaten and his family were well ensconced in the palaces of Amarna. The pharaoh could enjoy the company of his Great Wife, Nefertiti, and his three elder daughters. He could also enjoy the pleasures afforded by his second wife and look forward to the eventual birth of his son, a prince who would become one of the most famous names in Egyptian history...
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The History of Egypt Podcast118b: Priests and Provisions (Feeding the Aten)Around 1354 BCE (regnal year 8), Akhenaten took care to organise his new royal city. Among other things he expanded the agricultural domain which would serve Aten (the sun god), and he also appointed new priests and administrators to manage his temples. As the first decade of his rule came towards its end, Akhenaten's vision was finally starting to become reality...
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The History of Egypt Podcast118: House of Aten (The Great Temples at Amarna)Amarna (Part 5): Great Temples. When he established his new residence-city, Akhenaten made special provision for his god’s house. Two great temples, dedicated to the solar disc, rose on the east bank of the Nile River. Searching the archaeological remains, and scouring the artistic record of these temples, we can get a sense of how Akhenaten worshipped his god; and some of the symbols and meanings he used to express it...
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The History of Egypt PodcastInterview: Akhnaten (a MetOpera cast)Interlude: An Interview with AkhnatenIn 1983, Philip Glass debuted his opera Akhnaten, a bold musical exploration of the pharaoh, his reign and his legacy. Now, Akhnaten returns in a new run. Akhnaten by The Metropolitan Opera, in New York, is running from November 8th to December 7th, 2019 and will be broadcast worldwide in cinemas; find tickets here
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The History of Egypt Podcast117: Adoring RaPrecursors to Atenism.The god Aten has a long history; and in the 18th Dynasty, many Egyptians were praising the sun god in a variety of forms (Ra, Atum, Horakhty, Aten, Khepri etc). Akhenaten's reforms were radical, but they have some obvious roots. Looking at several religious texts, side by side, we can see how the sun god became a major, universal deity at this time...
Date = 1400-1360 BCE
King = Akhenaten
Queen = Nefertiti
Location = Thebes and Amarna
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The History of Egypt Podcast116: Adoring AtenAkhenaten (Part 7): The Great Hymn to Aten.In 1356 BCE, Egypt sweltered under the heat of Aten's rays; the god's servant, King Akhenaten, glorified the deity above all. We see this in some remarkable prayers and hymns which survive in the hidden tombs of Akhenaten's city. In these sepulchres, we find glimpses of the King's beliefs and how he expressed them...
Date = c.1356 BCE
King = Akhenaten
Queen = Nefertiti
Location = Akhet-Aten / Amarna
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The History of Egypt Podcast115c: Akhenaten Phase 1 (Summary)The Story So Far... We've covered a lot since Amunhotep IV / Akhenaten appeared on the throne of Egypt. Today, we take a breather to sort it all out and summarise what we've seen so far. This will put us on a good footing for even more drama in the years to come...
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The History of Egypt Podcast115b: Building QuicklyAmarna (Part 4): Raising a City in Haste.When Akhenaten demanded a new royal residence (Akhet-Aten), it fell to countless labourers, overseers and donkeys to gather the material needed for the city. Archaeologists scouring the landscape of Akhet-Aten and its neighbourhood have found a great deal of evidence for stone quarrying, ancient road networks, and even the rudimentary concrete used to strengthen buildings...
Date. c.1357 BCE
King: Akhenaten (Nefer-kheperu-Re Wa-en-Re)
Queen: Nefertiti (Nefer-neferu-Aten)
Location: Amarna (Akhet-Aten)
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The History of Egypt Podcast115: Hatiay's HouseAmarna (Part 3): House of a Master Builder.The Overseer of Works, Hatiay, was one of Akhenaten's most prominent and useful servants. He helped build pharaoh's new city, bringing the vision to life, by organising work teams and resources for the massive construction projects. Along the way, Hatiay received many perks, including one of the nicest houses discovered at the site...
Date: c.1357 BCE (regnal year 6).
Pharaoh: Akhenaten (Nefer-kheperu-Re Wa-en-Re).
Queen: Nefertiti (Nefer-neferu-Aten).
Locations: Akhet-Aten (Amarna).
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The History of Egypt Podcast114b: Defining the HorizonsAmarna (Part 2): Akhenaten's Priorities and Mindset.A short side episode, concerning Akhenaten's mind-set around the time he moved to Amarna. Did the King always plan this city? Did he want to live here forever and never leave? And how did he think about the community he was developing? We explore these questions...
Date: c.1357 BCE (Regnal Year 6).
King: Akhenaten (Nefer-kheperu-Re Wa-en-Re).
Queen: Nefertiti (Nefer-neferu-Aten Neferet-Iti).
Locations: Thebes (Waset); Amarna (Akhet-Aten).
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The History of Egypt Podcast114: Seeds of a CityAmarna (Part 1): Building Akhet-Aten.In regnal year 5, Akhenaten decreed the foundations of his new city devoted to the sun god. One year later, the King returned to perform ceremonies and to review what had been completed...
Date: c.1357 BCE (regnal year 6)
King: Akhenaten (Nefer-kheperu-Re Wa-en-Re)
Queen: Nefertiti (Nefer-neferu-Aten)
Cities: Amarna (Akhet-Aten)
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The History of Egypt Podcast113: Akh-en-AtenAkhenaten (Part 6): New Name, Who Dis? In regnal year 5, Amunhotep IV reached the conclusion of his early ideological development. His views had crystallized and he was ready to express them more explicitly than before. Soon, pharaoh issued a public declaration; he would now be called Akh-en-Aten...
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Norman de Garis Davies, The Rock Tombs of el-Amarna, Vol. V: th...2019-07-0351 min
The History of Egypt Podcast112: Artistic RevolutionAkhenaten (Part 5): Amarna Art.Around the time of his Sed-Festival, Amunhotep IV introduced a whole new form of artistic representation. Royal imagery was reworked from the ground up, including new proportions, displays and themes. In this episode, we explore the changes to relief and sculpture, and meet the artisans who put pharaoh's vision into practice...
Time Period: c.1359 BCE (regnal year 4)
King: Amunhotep IV (Nefer-kheperu-Re Wa-en-Re, Imen-Hetep)
Queen: Nefertiti (Nefer-neferu-Aten Neferet-Iti)
Locations: Thebes (Waset), Aswan (Elephantine).
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The History of Egypt Podcast111: The Royal Gods (Aten Above All)Akhenaten (Part 4). In 1360 BCE, regnal year 3, King Nefer-kheperu-Re Amunhotep IV made some of his most startling decisions yet. Promoting the sun disc, Aten, even further, Amunhotep began to give the god royal accessories (cartouches, uraei etc) and present it as a being tied intimately with the pharaoh. This culminated in an unprecedented event: a Sed-Festival, celebrated at Karnak, and shared by the King and God together...
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The History of Egypt Podcast110: The Aten AppearsAkhenaten (Part 3): Revelation of a Religion.Soon after he came to power, Amunhotep IV (later Akhenaten) began to reveal his unique vision of god and the world. A remarkable amount of evidence survives for this crucial period: from a royal speech, magnificent temples at Karnak and a massive artistic shift, the King revealed his strange and fascinating ideas...
Time period: c.1361 BCE (regnal year 2)
King: Amunhotep IV (Nefer-kheperu-Re Wa-en-Re)
Queen: Nefertiti (Nefer-neferu-Aten Neferet-iti)
Locations: Waset (Thebes); Gebel el-Silsila
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The History of Egypt Podcast109: Nefertiti (feat. Dr. Joyce Tyldesley)Akhenaten (Part 2): The Great Queen(s)... In 1361 BCE, Amunhotep IV was settled into his power. It was time to find a queen - his choice would be one of Egypt's most famous women...This episode covers Amunhotep's diplomatic engagements with Mitanni and the first appearance (and origins) of Nefertiti. Also, we present part 2 of our interview with Dr. Joyce Tyldesley of Manchester University...
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The History of Egypt Podcast108: AKA Amunhotep IVAkhenaten (Part 1): Conventional Start.Around 1362 BCE, the reign of Amunhotep IV began. Although destined to shake the Egyptian state, this King began with some surprisingly conventional choices. His monuments and art are a far cry from what he would become...
Time period: c.1362 BCE (regnal year 1)
King: Amunhotep IV (Nefer-kheperu-Re Wa-en-Re).
Notable sites: Karnak (Ipet-Sut); West Bank of Thebes (Waset).
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Aidan Dodson, Am...2019-04-0529 min
The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: Songs in a Garden (The Seduction)An Egyptian couple relax in a garden, and share a moment of love...Four poems of romance, exploring the courtship of an ancient couple.
Translations by John L. Foster, Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology (Amazon)
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The History of Egypt Podcast107b: Queen Tiye (with Dr. Joyce Tyldesley)The Queen Who Ruled All.In this episode we look at Queen Tiye, Lady of the Two Lands and mighty power-player in court politics. With me is Dr. Joyce Tyldesley, Research Associate of the Manchester Museum and lecturer in Manchester University's online Egyptology courses. Dr. Tyldesley is an expert on ancient Egyptian women (royal and non-royal) and the role of these people in their society and she generously agreed to help me tell Tiye's story (and some others). We had a great discussion, I hope you enjoy.This is...2019-03-2230 min
The History of Egypt Podcast107: Looking BackAmunhotep III (Part 14): The End. In his last regnal years, Neb-ma'at-Re Amunhotep III experienced victories and defeats. While his health declined, the pharaoh got into a serious argument with the King of Babylon, inspected his magnificent tomb, and celebrated one last Sed-Festival. Finally, after 38 years on the throne, the inevitable moment arrived...
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Dieter Arnold, The Monuments of Egypt, 2009.
Lawrence M. Berman (ed.), The Art...2019-03-151h 05
The History of Egypt Podcast106b: Last Monuments (Bonus)Bonus Episode! Lesser-known Monuments of Amunhotep III.By the last years of his reign, c.1365 BCE, King Amunhotep had dozens of important monuments going up throughout Egypt and Nubia. But some of these have been overlooked. In this bonus episode, we explore some of the King's lesser-known structures. We also take a guided tour of Luxor Temple, now almost finished...
Time period: c.1365 BCE (year 35).
King: Amunhotep III (Neb-ma'at-Re).
Notable sites: Memphis (Hwt-ka-Ptah), Thebes (Waset), Malqata (Nebmaatre-Aten-Tjehen).
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The History of Egypt Podcast106: Mail-Order BrideAmunhotep III (Part 13): Foreign Wives and Magnificent TiyeBy 1366 BCE, Amunhotep was on top of the world: foreign kings begged his friendship and they were willing to pay (beautifully) to get it. Meanwhile, Queen Tiye enjoyed an unprecedented level of parity with her husband, expressed quite publicly in grand monuments...
Time period: c.1366 BCE
Kings: Amunhotep III, Tushratta of Mitanni
Notable sites: Kingdom of Mitanni, Waset (Thebes), Bubastis
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The History of Egypt Podcast105: The Sun KingAmunhotep III (Part 12): Pharaoh as a God. By 1366 BCE, Amunhotep III was ready to celebrate a second sed-festival. However, the King's pretensions had begun to reach celestial heights - in regnal year 34 he appeared to be an equal to the gods themselves...
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Aidan Dodson, Amarna Sunrise, 2014.
Michela Schiff Giorgini (et al.), Soleb, (multiple volumes), 2002-2003.
Arielle P. Kozloff, Amenhotep III: Egypt’s Radiant Pharaoh, 2012.
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The History of Egypt Podcast104: A Wealthy HouseDaily Life in New Kingdom Egypt.Around 1370 BCE, wealthy Egyptians enjoyed a comfortable and well-furnished lifestyle. From their tombs, houses and scattered texts, we can get a sense of daily life for ancient aristocrats...
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The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: Egyptian DinosaursEgypt in the Cretaceous period.
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The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: An Intact TombKha and Merit, an Intact Tomb. In 1906, a remarkable discovery came to light: the tomb of a middle-class couple, who lived in the town of Deir el-Medina. Here, amid the craftsmen and specialists who made tombs, a man named Kha and a woman named Merit enjoyed an affluent lifestyle. When they died, they were interred with all their worldly possessions and slept undisturbed for 3300 years. Then, a wonderful discovery occurred and an ancient story came to life...
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The History of Egypt Podcast103: The House of Rejoicing (Malqata Palace)Amunhotep III (Part 11): The Royal Palace and a King's Life.By 1370 BCE, King Amunhotep III was living in a sumptuous palace at Thebes. Built for the first sed-festival (ep.100), the "House of Rejoicing" was a magnificent structure with many beautiful elements. Today, we start to explore how a pharaoh lived and the lifestyle they enjoyed...
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The History of Egypt Podcast102b: Colourful Keftiu (Twilight on Crete)The Minoans Fade Away. In 1370 BCE, an Egyptian embassy visited the Aegean. As part of their journey, they came to Crete, visiting the Keftiu (Minoans) who had ruled the island for 1000 years. Until now....
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Baruch Brandl (et al.), “Beth-Shemesh and Sellopoulo: Two Commemorative Scarabs of Amenhotep III and Their Contribution to Aegean Chronology,” The Annual of th...2018-12-0538 min
The History of Egypt Podcast102: An Egyptian Odyssey (Passage to Greece)Ancient Egypt and the Greeks of Mycenae. It's time to set sail! We journey far from Egypt to visit lands only whispered about until now. We are visiting Greece and the lands of Mycenae, who in 1370 BCE were beginning to make their mark on the international scene.
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Outro music by Doug Metzger www.literatureandhistory.com/.
Harp music by Michael Levy www.ancientlyre.com.
Intro music by Gabriel Yared www.gabrielyared.com.
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The History of Egypt PodcastInterview: Egyptian Religion with Dr. Campbell PricePrivate Worship and Images in New Kingdom Egypt.
00:00 - 32:00 18th Dynasty (see episode 101b).
32:00 - 90:00 Private Worship and Images in New Kingdom Egypt.
Check out Campbell's new book Pocket Museum: Ancient Egypt, available at all good retailers (Amazon Affiliate Link)
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The History of Egypt Podcast101b: Successful Statues (with Dr. Campbell Price)The Man Who Became a God.In this episode we look at the divine statues of Amunhotep son of Hapu(c.1370 BCE) and how they helped him become a god. With me for this episode is Dr. Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum, University of Manchester. Dr. Price is an expert on non-royal statues and religion and he generously agreed to discuss these topics with me. The result was a wonderful interview, that I think you'll really enjoy!Chapter Times:00:00 Prologue,2018-11-0757 min
The History of Egypt Podcast101: Hapu's SonSuccess After Fifty. In 1470 BCE, King Amunhotep III's closest advisor was already eighty years old. The scribe, overseer and wise man Amunhotep Son of Hapu achieved prominence quite late in life, but he did not waste the opportunity. From a small town in the Delta, to the vast construction sites of Thebes, a royal scribe went to work for his pharaoh, and gained immortality...Chapter Times:
Intro.
Amunhotep's Statues 02:25.
Early life 05:40.
Rise to Prominence 11:25.
The Colossi of Memnon 15:13.
King's Counsellor 19:55.
The Sed Festival 24:08.
Conclusion 30:45.
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The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: The Lost Son (A Lament)A Father Begs His Son to Return Home.Late in the New Kingdom (c.1250 BCE), an Egyptian father wrote a letter to his son. The son had gone to sea, sailing on a ship; he had not sent any word of his wellbeing. Worried, the father writes a letter, begging his son to return home.The letter is possibly based off real events, for it involves people who were genuine figures in their community. The father, Menna, and the son Pay-Iry were inhabitants of the village of Deir el-Medina...2018-09-2115 min
The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: A Wayward Scribe (The Drinking)A former pupil goes off the rails and gets lost in drink; his teacher tries to bring him back.After completing his education, a young scribe might take a job in a temple, government office, or work team. But this time, the student went off into some wayward behaviours. Writing a stern letter, a schoolmaster tries to bring his former pupil back to sobriety and good living.
Translations by John L. Foster, Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology (Amazon)
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The History of Egypt PodcastQuestion Time! (Q+A)To celebrate 100 episodes, I took your questions on all things ancient Egypt.Pictures on topics (particularly Egyptian revival architecture of the 1800s) at the website www.egyptianhistorypodcast.comIf you didn't hear your question, I have sent out written responses. Some questions covered material already in the show, or on topics that don't have enough evidence to discuss in detail.Thanks for submitting!
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The History of Egypt Podcast100b. Raising the Children HighA Princess Becomes Queen, a Prince Becomes Heir. In 1370 BCE, the same year as the Sed-Festival, pharaoh Amunhotep III made two interesting decisions. He made his eldest daughter his wife, and named his eldest (surviving) son as heir to the throne. In a short side-episode, we explore these events and their significance...
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Aidan Dodson, Amarna Sunrise, 2014.
Aidan Dodson, “On the Alleged “Amenhotep III/IV Corege...2018-07-1917 min
The History of Egypt Podcast100: CelebrationAmunhotep 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-festivals. This was a spectacular event, with a number of rituals and performances celebrating the King's reign, and renewing his authority on earth. Some of these rites were truly arcane, hearkening back to the very earliest days of the Egyptian kingdom.In this special episode, we explore the festival from beginning to end as it is recorded in the tomb of Kheruef, a royal official who witnessed the celebration...2018-07-091h 17
The History of Egypt Podcast99: Sakhmet's DemonsAmunhotep 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 was irrevocably changed. It wasn't all bad, though: around 1380, Queen Tiy went through the difficulties of childbirth and offered a new son to the lineage...
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James P. Allen, The Art of Medicine in Ancient Egypt, 2005.
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The History of Egypt Podcast98: Young Bull Appearing In MemphisInterlude: 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 star. His sister, Sit-Amun, also leaves a tantalizing trace of her life. We explore a non-royal funeral, the cult of the Apis Bull, and see how a prince of Egypt left some wonderful personal records, including those of his pet.
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The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: Music in Ancient Egypt (Part 2) with Jeffrey GoodmanAn 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 songs with a focus on authenticity in instrumentation. As part of the larger investigation of music, I invited him onto the show for a discussion about composition, ancient musicality, and how to evoke the past when we have no written notation left. This is the first time I've interviewed someone; it was an interesting experience!
Jeffrey Goodman's website https://www.jeffreygoodmanmusic.com/tears-of-isis/
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The History of Egypt PodcastMini 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 artwork detailing some of these arts. From this, we can understand how certain instruments were played, and what different artists tried to achieve. Plus, modern reconstructions can give us a hint at the soundscape of ancient Egypt.Musical Interludes (by permission):
Flute: Erik the Flutemaker (Youtube) (Website)
Sistrum: Tahya of HathorSystrum (Youtube) (Website)
Harp: Michael Levy (Website)
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The History of Egypt Podcast97b: The In-LawsInterlude: 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 privileges thanks to their family connections. In life, and in death, they left an enduring legacy...
Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com
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Eric Cline and David O’Connor, Amenhotep III: Perspectives on H...2018-05-2353 min
The History of Egypt Podcast97: 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 princess Gilu-khepa came from Mitanni, for a diplomatic marriage to the king. Then, Amunhotep commissioned an artificial lake, built for the glory of his main wife, Tiy. Interesting times, all round...
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The History of Egypt PodcastMini 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 and female perspectives, describing the emotions and sensations of their desires and affections. In this mini episode, we explore three short poems.
Translations by John L. Foster, Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology (Amazon)
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The History of Egypt Podcast96: The Colossi of MemnonAmunhotep 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 the lost Mortuary Temple of Amunhotep III, in particular the immense statues which are his enduring legacy. From the work of Egyptian builders to the heroes of Greek myth, the Colossi of Memnon have a unique and unusual story...
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Music by Keith Zizza...2018-04-1643 min
The History of Egypt Podcast95: Hundred-Gated ThebesAmunhotep 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 King inaugurated sanctuaries and gardens for the god Amun. We explore these monuments, and how they created a reputation that still resonated in the sagas of Greek myth...
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Harp Music by Michael Levy...2018-04-0242 min
The History of Egypt PodcastMini 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 tasks, and finds his heart wandering off to more pleasant places. The city of Memphis, Men-nefer (or Ineb-Hedj) looms large in his fantasies.
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Translations by John L. Foster, Ancient Egyptian Literature: An...2018-03-2616 min
The History of Egypt Podcast94: The Pools of HorusAmunhotep III (Part 5): Exploring the Southlands. In late 1397 BCE, King Amunhotep III took a band of warriors deep into Nubia (Sudan). They traversed deserts, explored hidden pools, and came to mysterious lands. It was a trip into strange new places...
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Special music by Doug Metzger, of Literature and History podcast at www.literatureandhistory.com.
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The Sudan Ar...2018-03-1930 min
The History of Egypt Podcast93: The River WarAmunhotep III (Part 4): Pharaoh's First War.At the start of regnal year 5 (around August 1397 BCE), Amunhotep III led his first and only military campaign. Responding to a revolt in Nubia, the King gathered an army and began an expedition. We follow the king on campaign, and explore a slightly unusual situation...
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Additional Music by Jeff Goodman, discover more at https://www.jeffreygoodmanmusic.com/tears-of-isis
2018-03-1231 min
The History of Egypt PodcastMini Episode: Love SongsInterlude: Romance, Passion and Love...in Song Form!A look at New Kingdom love songs, as they survive. We see how the Egyptians felt and explored love, and encounter songs written from both the male and female perspective.
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Renata Landgrafova, Sex and the Golden Goddess: Ancient Egyptian Love Songs in Context 2009.
A.G. McDowell, Village Life in Ancient Egypt: Laundry Lists and Love Songs, 1999.
William K. Simpson (edit...2018-02-2619 min
The History of Egypt Podcast92: The Great Lady (Queen Tiye)Amunhotep III (Part 3): Introducing Queen Tiye. In 1399 BCE, the pharaoh Amunhotep III married his first and most important wife: Tiye, Royal Wife, Great of Praises, Mistress of Upper and Lower Egypt. Just twelve years old, the young queen would go on to be the most powerful woman in the world...
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Aidan Dodson and Dyan Hilton, The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt, 2010.
Aidan Dodson, Ama...2018-02-1925 min
The History of Egypt Podcast91: The Mighty BullsAmunhotep III (Part 2): A Busy Start. From May 1400 to April 1399, King Amunhotep finished his first year (just 4 months long) and began his second. In this 12-month period, he began a flurry of new projects. From donations to Thoth, to a mighty hunt, the King set himself as a vigorous and dynamic youth. His mother, Mutemwia, helped drive much of this...
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Lawrence Michael Berman, The Ar...2018-02-1235 min
The History of Egypt Podcast90: Neb-Ma'at-ReAmunhotep III (Part 1): The Birth of a God.Amunhotep III (Neb-maat-Re) came to power in mid-1400 BCE. He was twelve-years old, but already he had spent years being groomed for power. Today we explore the birthing myth and the childhood of one of the greatest pharaohs in history.
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Harp Music by Michael Levy www.ancientlyre.com
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Hellmut Brunner, Die G...2018-01-2223 min
The History of Egypt PodcastSyrian Tales (3): The Refugee PrinceBronze Age Syria and the Levant (Part Three, 1460 - 1400 BCE).In 2017, we released a charity series to raise money for victims of the Syrian crisis. Now, I release those episodes to you, so that the ongoing conflict will not be forgotten. This is Part Three, in which we follow a single man as he fled persecution, sought vengeance, and wound up as king of a famous city. This is the tale of Idrimi of Aleppo...
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The History of Egypt PodcastSyrian Tales (2): Crossroads and ConflictLife in Bronze Age Syria and the Levant (Part Two, 1800 - 1700 BCE).In 2017, we released a charity series to raise money for victims of the Syrian crisis. Now, I release those episodes to you, so that the ongoing conflict will not be forgotten. This is Part Two, in which we explore the city-state of Mari, and its monumental prosperity: a success story that drew the attention of the legendary king, Hammurabi of Babylon...
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2018-01-1042 min
The History of Egypt PodcastSyrian Tales (1): RootsBronze Age Syria and the Levant (Part One, 2400 - 1800 BCE). In 2017 I released a charity series raising money for victims of the Syrian crisis.In 2017, we released a charity series to raise money for victims of the Syrian crisis. Now, I release those episodes to you, so that the ongoing conflict will not be forgotten. This is Part One, exploring the history and archaeology of Ebla, a major city-state in central Syria.
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2018-01-0929 min
The History of Egypt PodcastAnnouncement: Syrian Tales (Charity Miniseries)The History of Egypt Podcast is pleased to present "Syrian Tales," a 3-part mini-series recounting tales from Bronze Age Syria. These episodes are released to raise money on behalf of Syrian refugees; details in the announcement. The series will feature the voice-talents of many talented podcasters (below). It's going to be great!Featuring the voice talents of Robin Pierson (History of Byzantium), Ryan Stitt (History of Ancient Greece), Scott Chesworth (The Ancient World), Drew Vahrenkamp (Wonders of the World), Kevin Stroud (The History of English), Doug Metzger (Literature and History)
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The History of Egypt PodcastPatreon!The Podcast is growing! I now have a Patreon page. Join up to access some great perks, and a special introductory giveaway!www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-12-3103 min