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Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyThe "Younger Memnon": A Colossal Case of Ancient Reuse and Modern EmpireWhat happens when an ancient Egyptian king recycles a statue—and then an empire steals it more than 3,000 years later? In this episode of Afterlives of Ancient Egypt, Kara Cooney and Amber Myers Wells take you on a deep dive into the life, reuse, and relocation of the colossal statue fragment known as the “Younger Memnon” (British Museum, EA 19). Once a towering monument to Amenhotep III, then reused by Ramses II, and finally carted off to London as a result of 19th-century colonialism, this statue has lived many lives—and it still looms large in the British Museum. It’s the firs...2025-06-231h 30
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyUnderstanding Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyAnya and I had so much fun in our recent Substack Live with Classical Wisdom. Anya was in Greece, I in California, and the topic was ancient Egypt. One of our main points of discussion was the newly conserved hypostyle hall at Karnak, which Anya had just seen in person. Enthusiastic as I am about this extraordinary space, I expressed a teeny tiny bit of concern about fresh paint colors being newly revealed. Don’t get me wrong: the newly conserved hypostyle hall looks bright and fresh, but we must remember that these colors are now exposed to air an...2025-06-111h 05
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyThe Destruction of MankindThere is this strange and confusing text about a pissed off goddess sent off to destroy the world and gobble up all of humanity. The sun god Re sends her out on a mission of destruction. She’s called the Eye of Re, meaning she’s a part of her father, the god, but also somehow separate, a goddess in her own right named Hathor. The Egyptians seem to be telling us that when you have a problem that needs immediate solving, you send a woman, a really angry woman. Re’s problem is nothing short of rebellion against his ru...2025-05-081h 11
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyDisruptive Transfers of PowerSummaryJoin Kara and Jordan on a thrilling, hair-tingling journey through ancient Egypt's wild dynastic power shifts! From the dramatic reign of Tutankhamun to the strategic brilliance of Hatshepsut, explore how these rulers navigated assassinations, epic battles, and family drama to seize the throne. Discover the parallels between ancient power struggles and today’s political landscape, and dive into the ultimate royal showdowns featuring invaders like the Hyksos, Libyans, and Nubians. Buckle up for tales of epic reigns, royal intrigue, and the cunning ways rulers took their crowns in a world where the only constant was change. ...2025-04-181h 28
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySolarism and the Great Hymn to the AtenWhat does sun worship mean? The sun is the giant ball of fire in the sky. It warms us, embraces us. It lights up the air all around us, and its absence creates coldness, an implicit threat of non-return, something we must placate with entreaties, offerings, brave deeds. The sun is the most powerful element in our sky, heroically returning to us every morning, helping us start our daily labors of farming or carpentry or war, and as such, the sun usually takes on the guise of a masculine ruler. Indeed, solar worship is permeated with elements of kingship—th...2025-03-181h 26
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyAkhenaten, Atenism, and the Mirror of MonotheismThe concept of monotheism often hijacks the history of ancient Egyptian king Akhenaten because he funneled all his attention to one, previously little-known god, the Aten, the visible sun in the sky. Many scholars ask: Was Akhenaten, ancient Egypt’s so-called “heretic king,” the world’s first known monotheist? Did he say that other gods did not exist? Did he impose the belief that the Aten was superior to all other gods? In this episode, Kara and Amber discuss Atenism, the exclusionary and dogmatic religion at the center of Akhenaten’s regime. What is our understanding of it, and why have s...2025-03-061h 15
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyFebruary 2025 Q&A – 1000 Bread, 1000 Beer – Tombs, Death, and the Afterlife in Ancient EgyptThis episode is a recording from our quarterly live event series where supporters are invited to chat with us live over Zoom and ask all their burning questions—if you would like to support our work, consider becoming a paid subscriber:Show NotesThutmose II (?) Tomb Discovered?!* Live Science: Thutmose II tomb discovery raises new mysteries: Where is his mummy, and why wasn't he buried in the Valley of the Kings?* * Thutmose II Biography* MET Catalogue, “Hatshepsut: from Queen to Pharaoh”* Theban Mapping Project* An...2025-02-281h 07
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySeth, Part II: Feminization of the Masculine and DemonizationWho should inherit the throne when the ancient Egyptian king is killed? The strong brother of the king or the younger son who needs serious time to mature? This was a vital question that the Egyptians solved through mythology. Egypt found itself in a power vacuum; it was the first political crisis the land had ever experienced. The primary god-king was dead, killed by his own brother. Who should become king next? Should Seth, the murderer of Osiris, inherit the throne of Egypt over Osiris’ son, Horus? It was ann age-old question of succession, property, violence, power, an...2025-02-181h 56
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySeth and the Mystery of the 'Was' ScepterWhat, exactly, is the was scepter? Essentially, it’s a stick with the head of a long-snouted, big eared animal, held by divinities in their hands to demonstrate their power. This familiar symbol of power and dominion held by kings and deities, usually masculine, in artistic representations throughout ancient Egyptian history appears often in art motifs. Images of was scepters are even pictured holding up the sky in Book of the Dead imagery. But where did this strange fetishized scepter come from and what was it made of? In this episode Kara and Amber discuss Seth, the ancient Egyptian go...2025-02-081h 20
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySeth and the Mystery of the 'Was' ScepterWhat, exactly, is the was scepter? Essentially, it’s a stick with the head of a long-snouted, big eared animal, held by divinities in their hands to demonstrate their power. This familiar symbol of power and dominion held by kings and deities, usually masculine, in artistic representations throughout ancient Egyptian history appears often in art motifs. Images of was scepters are even pictured holding up the sky in Book of the Dead imagery. But where did this strange fetishized scepter come from and what was it made of? In this episode Kara and Amber discuss Seth, the ancient Egyptian go...2025-02-071h 20
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyBig discount for Kara’s Egyptian religion course, Secrets of the Primordial Waters!For a limited time Kara’s online course, “Ancient Egyptian Cosmogony and Cosmology: Secrets of the Primordial Waters” is on sale—don’t miss it! Scroll down to the bottom of the page, tick the “Have a coupon?” box in the bottom left corner and enter the coupon code CREATION10 (valid through January 29th) to save $10 at checkout.Time is of the essence so you can join Kara in a live Q&A Zoom event for course participants at 5pm PST on January 29th so sign up now! Get full access to Ancient/Now at...2025-01-2702 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyA Coffin Girl’s Guide to the Coffin TextsJourney into the Duat with Kara and Amber as they explore the collection of funerary spells known to Egyptologists as the Coffin Texts. They discuss their historical context, conception of the landscape of the underworld, and the religious-magical spells of transformation and protection that were meant to aid the deceased on their afterlife journey. Kara provides a Coffin Girl’s Guide to the Coffin Texts, focusing on spells that mention coffins.Sources and Further ReadingFaulkner, R. O. 2004. The ancient Egyptian Coffin Texts. Oxford: Aris & Phillips.Ritner, Robert K. 1993. The mechanics of ancient Eg...2025-01-201h 48
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyDecember 2024 Supporter Q&AKara and Jordan answer supporters’ questions on the theme of “How do we study what we study?”Show NotesHow do you study coffins?* Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Egyptian Royal CachesHow do we understand historicity in a literary text, like The Tale of Setne?* Great overview article by The Past* Golverdingen, Joost 2009. Khaemwaset: Demotic legend or the world's first Egyptologist? Saqqara Newsletter 7, 25-29.* Jay, Jacqueline E. 2016. Orality and literacy in the Demotic tales. Culture and History of the...2025-01-0147 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyHealth and Medicine in Ancient Egypt with Prof. Anne AustinKara and Jordan talk with Professor Anne Austin (University of Missouri - St. Louis) about her book Healthmaking in Ancient Egypt: The Social Determinants of Health at Deir el-Medina, how she uses data from ancient Egyptian human remains to understand health care practices, disease, and illness in the past, and her work on tattooing in ancient Egypt. Introducing Prof. Anne AustinDr. Anne Austin is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL). She received her B.A. in Anthropology from Harvard University and earned her M.A. and Ph...2024-12-231h 15
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyHunting & Eating Divinity: Pyramid Texts, the "Cannibal Hymn,” and Divine KingshipKara and Amber take a deep dive into the so-called “Cannibal Hymn” (Utterances 273–274) of the Pyramid Texts, which date to the late Old Kingdom and First Intermediate Period (ca. 2375–2055 BCE) and are the oldest funerary texts from ancient Egypt. They do some reading, some interpreting, and talk about the great power the ancient Egyptians believed these texts held, and how they're a part of the restricted knowledge and magical power that the Egyptians kept for their god–kings.SourcesEyre, Christopher. 2002. The Cannibal Hymn: a cultural and literary study. Liverpool: Liverpool University Press.Faulkner...2024-11-191h 52
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyOctober 2024 Supporter Q&AIn month’s Q&A we have questions concerning kingship & the gods, turtles (!!), and the Book of the Dead. Kara also answers some frequently asked questions about her new online course on ancient Egyptian cosmogony and cosmology.Ancient Egyptian Cosmogony and Cosmology: Secrets of the Primordial WatersAn eight-part lecture series by Dr. Kara CooneySHOW NOTESKingship & Religion* Overview of the King’s role in state religion* Dunand, Françoise and Christiane Zivie-Coche. 2004. Gods and men in Egypt: 3000 BCE to 395 CE. Translated by David Lorton. Ithaca, NY; L...2024-11-061h 09
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyRecycling for Death: How to publish a big academic book without it killing youKara’s latest book, Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches, is now available! In this episode UCLA PhD candidate Kylie Thomsen joins the Afterlives crew to talk about the years of research and preparation behind the publication of this meticulous study of the social, economic, and religious significance of coffin reuse and development during the Ramesside and early Third Intermediate periods.Get your copy of Recycling for Death Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2024-10-281h 25
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyEgyptian Hieroglyphs with Dr. Melinda Nelson-HurstIn this episode Kara and Jordan talk to Egyptologist Melinda Nelson-Hurst about her online Egyptology platform, Voices of Ancient Egypt, which teaches you how to read the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs that you’ll see in museums, online, and on your next trip to Egypt – in less time and without the overwhelm.About our Guest:Melinda Nelson-Hurst is an Egyptologist (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania), specializing in the social history and archaeology of ancient Egypt, especially during the Middle Kingdom. In particular, Dr. Nelson-Hurst's research has focused on families and their influence within the state administration, offi...2024-10-211h 17
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyBONUS Ancient Egyptian Creation: Exploring Secrets of the Primordial WatersMany of you asked for it, and it’s finally here—an new online course from Kara is now available. Kara and Amber take a behind-the-scenes look at how her new course on ancient Egyptian cosmogony and cosmology came together and what is covered in this eight-part lecture series. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2024-10-1830 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyA Coffin Girl’s Guide to the Book of the DeadJourney into the afterlife with Kara and Amber as they take a look at the Book of the Dead (more properly known as The Book of Going Forth by Day), a well-known collection of spells from ancient Egypt meant to aid the dead in their transition into the afterlife. Kara provides a Coffin Girl’s Guide to the Book of the Dead, focusing on spells that are most associated with New Kingdom sarcophagi, coffins, and burial chambers.More on the Book of the Dead:Book of the Dead on Google Arts & CultureExplore th...2024-10-112h 03
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyKarnak: Creation and Destruction of a Living TempleIn this episode Kara and Amber discuss the builders and destroyers of Karnak. Who could create and who could destroy? If we look at the ancient living temple space of Karnak as social document, what can it tell us?Evolution of a Temple (Elizabeth Blyth)More info on KarnakUniversity of Santa Cruz Digital KarnakUCSC Maps of Karnak Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2024-08-121h 22
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyNubian Women (with Prof. Solange Ashby)In this episode Kara and Jordan sit down with Prof. Solange Ashby (Assistant Professor, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, UCLA) to discuss her academic journey and her research on Nubian women. Solange Ashby received her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago. Dr. Ashby’s expertise in ancient languages, including Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic, and Meroitic, underpins her research into the history of religious transformation in Northeast Africa. Her book, Calling Out to Isis: The Enduring Nubian Presence at Philae, explores the Egyptian temple of Philae as a Nubian sacred site. Her second book explores the li...2024-07-241h 18
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyAnimals in Ancient Egyptian SocietyIn this episode Kara and Jordan discuss animals in ancient Egyptian society. What does the archaeological evidence tell us about the ancient Egyptians’ attitudes and practices towards non-human members of their society? Show notesHerodotus Book II, 65-66There are many household animals; and there would be many more, were it not for what happens to the cats. When the females have kittened they will not consort with the males; and these seek them but cannot get their will of them; so their device is to steal and carry off and kill the ki...2024-06-1258 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyRitual repair of mummies in the DeB 320 royal cacheDuring the process of recommodification and reburial by 21st Dynasty elites, several royal mummies in the Deir el Bahri 320 (also known as TT 320) burial cache were badly damaged. In this episode, Kara and Amber discuss the evidence we have for the ritual repair of these mummies carried out during their reburial, including the term rdit Wsir, “to make an Osiris.” Ritner, Robert, 2009, The Libyan Anarchy: Inscriptions from Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period.Ritner, Robert, 1993, The Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice.Read more about the DeB 320 royal cache Get fu...2024-05-201h 05
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyApril 2024 Listener Q&AIn this episode Kara and Jordan answer listener questions from April. To submit a question for the monthly Q&A podcast, become a paid subscriber on Substack or join our Patreon!A few photos from Kara’s Egypt tripShow Notes:Female Genitalia Lexicography* Bednarski, Andrew 2000. Hysteria revisited. Women's public health in ancient Egypt. In McDonald, Angela and Christina Riggs (eds), Current research in Egyptology 2000, 11-17. Oxford: Archaeopress.* Ghalioungui, P. 1977. The persistence and spread of some obstetric concepts held in ancient Egypt. Annales du Service des Antiquités de l'É...2024-05-0656 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyMaking Antiquity TV, Part 2 (with Neil Laird)In Part 2 of a two-part episode, Kara and multiple Emmy-nominated Executive Producer and novelist Neil Laird continue their conversation about their experiences making television documentaries about the ancient world, how things get done behind the scenes, whether or not romanticizing the past is a bad thing, and what the future may hold for documentary programs.About Neil LairdNeil Laird is a multiple Emmy and BAFTA-nominated creator and Executive Producer on long-running series such as Brain Games, Mysteries of the Abandoned, Border Wars, Through the Wormhole With Morgan Freeman, What on Earth?, How It's Made...2024-04-251h 15
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyMaking Antiquity TV (with Neil Laird)In Part 1 of a two-part episode, Kara and multiple Emmy-nominated Executive Producer and novelist Neil Laird talk about their experiences making television documentaries about the ancient world, how things get done behind the scenes, and what the future may hold for documentary programs.Secrets of Egypt's Lost QueenOut of EgyptDigging for the TruthAbout Neil LairdNeil Laird is a multiple Emmy and BAFTA-nominated creator and Executive Producer on long-running series such as Brain Games, Mysteries of the Abandoned, Border Wars, Through the Wormhole With Morgan Freeman...2024-04-151h 09
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyColor in Ancient ArtThis week Kara and Amber discuss color (also known as polychromy) in ancient Mediterranean art and how it is studied and understood today. What role did color play in ancient art? How does polychromy affect the way modern audiences view ancient art? What are the origins of the aesthetic preference for plain white marble sculpture in Western art? The Color of Life exhibition (Getty Villa)Kelsey Museum (University of Michigan) resources on color in ancient artBibliography for color in ancient artThe Metropolitan Museum of Art resources on color in...2024-04-081h 11
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyThutmose III and the Veneration of Royal AncestorsIn this episode Kara and Amber talk about the veneration of ancestor kings in the late 20th-21st Dynasties. During this period the coffins of ancestor kings were manipulated, buried, and reburied in caches like that of Theban Tomb 320 (also known as Deir el Bahri 320). Who was reburying and caching these royal ancestors together and why? Using the coffin of Thutmose III as a case study, they discuss the interplay of the religious, political, and economic factors behind these royal caches. Kara’s forthcoming book, Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse and the Theban Royal CachesMo...2024-04-011h 15
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyThe Death of Cleopatra: Murder or Suicide?CW// self harm and suicide In this episode Kara and Amber discuss the death of Cleopatra VII and whether or not we should trust the ancient Roman accounts regarding the circumstances of her death. Did she really commit suicide, as Roman historians tell us? Or were the accounts of her death by suicide part of a cunning Roman propaganda campaign?Read more about the death of Cleopatra and the ancient sources on it here and here.Listen to our other episodes on Cleopatra:Episode 57 | Reception, Ownership, and Race: Netflix’s ”Queen Cleo...2024-03-251h 05
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyMarch 2024 Q&AEPISODE 81 | This episode is a recording of a live zoom Q&A with our listeners. Thank you to everyone who attended and submitted questions!Show notes* Byblos * Baal and Seth * Prof. Dani Candelora – Her research focuses on interactions between Egypt and West Asia.* Prof. Marian Feldman, Diplomacy by Design* Amarna Letter 23 – A Goddess Travels to Egypt* 1 3 - 1 7 Thus Sauska of Nineveh (goddess statue), mistress of all lands: "I wish to goto Egypt, a country that I love, and then return." Now I here...2024-03-1854 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyInterview: Malayna Evans, author of "Neferura"EPISODE 80 | In this episode, Jordan and Kara interview Malayna Evans, author of Neferura, about the inspiration behind the story, her writing process, and how her knowledge of Egyptology factored into the choices she made as she was writing the book.About the authorMalayna Evans was raised in Utah and spent her childhood climbing mountains and reading Sci-Fi. She moved to Chicago in her early twenties where she earned an M.A. in the ancient history of the Mediterranean, an M.A. in the ancient history of the Near East, and a Ph.D. in...2024-03-1135 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyFebruary Q&AEPISODE 79 | In this episode Kara and Jordan answer this month’s listener questions. They discuss which ancient Egyptians they would like to see a tv show about, colonialism in the ancient world, extreme climate events in ancient Egypt, and more. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-041h 15
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyKemet, the Black Land: Agriculture in Ancient Egypt with Professor Claire MallesonEPISODE 78 | In this episode Kara and Jordan talk with archaeobotanist and Assistant Professor of Archaeology Claire Malleson (American University in Beirut) about agriculture in ancient Egypt. What can archaeologists learn about the way ancient Egyptians lived from botanical remains? What are the traditional narratives about agriculture in ancient Egypt and how is our understanding of it changing? How was the profession of farming seen in ancient Egypt? Scorpion macehead (Ashmolean Museum) The Satire of the Trades“Tiger nut” - Cyperus esculentus and Cyperus rotundusAbout Professor Claire MallesonAfter a sh...2024-02-261h 17
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyWisdom Literature (with Prof. Maggie Geoga)EPISODE 77 | Professor Maggie Geoga joins Kara and Jordan to discuss ancient Egyptian wisdom literature (also known as instruction texts), specifically “The Teaching of Amenemhat,” a Middle Egyptian poem from ca. 1550 to 500 B.C.E. in which the murdered King Amenemhat I advises his son from beyond the grave. They discuss the challenges of studying this ancient text, who the intended audience for this text might have been, and how its reception by the the ancient Egyptians changed over the centuries.Learn more about “The Teaching of Amenemhat”Read a translation of “The Teaching of Amenemhat”Read Pr...2024-02-121h 23
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyAncient Egyptian Society (with Drs. Danielle Candelora and Nadia Ben-Marzouk)EPISODE 76 | In this episode Kara and Jordan are joined by Drs. Danielle Candelora and Nadia Ben-Marzouk, who discuss their experience co-editing Ancient Egyptian Society: Challenging Assumptions, Exploring Approaches, what inspired the book, and how they wanted it to differ from other studies of ancient Egyptian society. Get the book here: Ancient Egyptian Society: Challenging Assumptions, Exploring ApproachesDanielle Candelora is Assistant Professor of Ancient Mediterranean History at SUNY Cortland and co-director of excavations at South Karnak. She received her PhD in Egyptology from UCLA. Her research focuses on immigration in ancient Egypt, the reception of...2024-02-071h 25
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyJanuary Q&AEPISODE 75 | CW// war, violence, explicit languageIn this month’s Q&A episode Kara and Jordan answer questions about Kara’s upcoming book Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches, their favorite fictional books related to ancient Egypt and Egyptology, female identity and rebirth in ancient Egyptian religion, animal mummies, and more. Show notes:* The Witch Trials of J. K. Rowling* Forest Lawn cemetery * "Where does the Masculine Begin and the Feminine End? The Merging of the Two Genders in Egyptian Coffins during the...2024-01-291h 08
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney"The Good Kings" and ColonialismEPISODE 73 | Is Kara’s book The Good Kings “colonialist”? Should a non-Egyptian write a critical history of ancient Egyptian pharaohs? Kara and Amber discuss the possible reasoning behind this perspective, and Kara talks about how her book came together and why she set out to write a book calling into question the typical positivist historical narratives surrounding ancient Egypt’s “good kings.” Jurman, Claus. Pharaoh’s new clothes. On (post)colonial Egyptology, hypocrisy, and the elephant in the roomCan history be apolitical? (Afterlives of Ancient Egypt, Episode #65) Get full access to Anci...2024-01-191h 11
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyDecember Q&AEPISODE 72 | In this episode Kara and Jordan answer this month’s listener questions.Listener Notes:Time & Calendars:* MET- Telling Time in Ancient Egypt* Nile Scribes- Celebrating the Seasons* SAOC 26. The Calendars of Ancient Egypt. Richard A. Parker* Tomb aligned with Winter Solstice Wills & Funerals * NJ van Blerk, The basic tenets of intestate (customary) succession law in Ancient Egypt* Will of NaunakhteAnthropoid Clay Coffins* Cotelle-Michel, Laurence. 2004. “Les Sarcophages en terre cuite”* Wikipedia- Anthropoid Ceramic Coffins...2023-12-271h 20
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyLabor Relations in Ancient Egypt — Part IIEPISODE 71 | With the growing number of labor disputes and strikes around the world, Kara and Jordan delve into how labor was organized and issues were settled in ancient Egypt. This is part two of a two-part episode. Listen to Part I here.Also read Jordan’s companion post to this episode, Fashion and Hidden Labor in the Ancient World. Sources:* Papyrus Stories- The First Recorded Strike in History* Turin Strike Papyrus* Edgerton, William F. “The Strikes in Ramses III’s Twenty-Ninth Year.” Journal of Near Eastern Studies, vol. 10, no. 3, 1951, pp. 137–...2023-12-2140 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyLabor Relations in Ancient Egypt- Part IEPISODE 70 | With the growing number of labor disputes and strikes around the world, Kara and Jordan delve into how labor was organized and issues settled in ancient Egypt. Part one of two.Sources:* Papyrus Stories- The First Recorded Strike in History * Turin Strike Papyrus* Edgerton, William F. “The Strikes in Ramses III’s Twenty-Ninth Year.” Journal of Near Eastern Studies, vol. 10, no. 3, 1951, pp. 137–45. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/542285. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.* Wente, Edward F. “A Letter of Complaint to the Vizier To.” Journal of Near Eastern Studies, vol. 20, no. 4, 1961, pp. 252–57...2023-12-111h 00
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyBodies and Power in the Ancient WorldEPISODE 69 | Here’s an uncomfortable fact: Having a woman’s body allows one to be much more easily controlled and commodified in patriarchal systems. We are watching this play out in real time in a post-Roe America, but what role did the female body play in the ancient world, and more specifically: How did ancient Egyptians negotiate female power in ancient patriarchal systems like ancient Egypt? In this episode Kara discusses her research on this topic with Amber, and her effort to gain a better understanding of how ancient patriarchal societies used body differences to control, commodify, and exploit fema...2023-12-081h 20
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyNovember 2023 Supporter Q&AEPISODE 68 | This month’s Q&A episode features questions on ancient festivals, food, human sacrifice, and marriage and incest in ancient Egypt. Episode Notes* Food* The Pharaoh’s Kitchen, by Madga Mehdawy* Ikram, Salima. 1995. Choice Cuts : Meat Production in Ancient Egypt. Leuven: Peeters.* Ancient Egyptian Festivals * Coppens, F. 2009. Temple Festivals of the Ptolemaic and Roman Periods. UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology.* Stadler, M. 2008. Procession. UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology.* Beverages* Ancient Egyptian Beer * Discovery of an Industrial Brewery in Ancient Egypt Rewrit...2023-11-201h 06
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyStatuary Reuse with Kylie ThomsenEPISODE 67 | In this episode Kara and Jordan talk with PhD candidate Kylie Thomsen about her research contextualizing statuary reuse using new technologies like photogrammetry and RTI (Reflectance Transformation Imaging).About Kylie ThomsenKylie is an Egyptology PhD candidate in the department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles. She received her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Arizona and holds a master’s degree in Egyptology from Indiana University Bloomington. Kylie is currently a researcher and graphic designer for the UCLA Coffins Project, which investigates coffin reus...2023-11-131h 01
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyCan history be apolitical?EPISODE 65 | Historians are products of their time, place, and life experiences, and yet in many ways they approach their work with the idea that it can be (at least to some degree) separated from all of those things. In this episode Kara and Amber discuss whether or not history can—or should—be apolitical and how historical narratives inevitably reflect the zeitgeist in which they are written. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2023-10-181h 08
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyIconoclasm with Lexi HenningEPISODE 64 | Kara and Jordan discuss iconoclasm in the ancient and medieval worlds with Lexie Henning, the host of the Ancient Office Hours podcast. Below is information about Lexie and some visuals! We include Aya Sofia, also called Hagia Sophia, a 6th century CE multi-domed church turned mosque turned museum turned back to mosque. We also discuss the 13th century CE church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, which literally means St. Mary on top of (the goddess) Minerva, indicating a Christian claim over what is now defined as pagan. Both Aya Sofia and Santa Maria Sopra...2023-10-021h 13
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySeptember 2023 Q&AEPISODE 63 | In this month's Q&A episode, Kara and Jordan discuss questions relating to ancient papyri, display and study of human remains in museums, female power in the ancient world, and more. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-1847 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPatreon Q&A- August 2023In this month's Patreon Q&A Kara and Jordan answer questions about literature, what they did over the summer and other topics. And as a special treat-- Kara debriefs about the recent International Congress of Egyptologists' conference in Leiden. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2023-08-281h 30
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyJune 2023 Patreon Q&AEPISODE 59 | In this episode Kara and Amber discuss Patron questions covering topics ranging from Cleopatra to balancing historical accuracy in entertainment and more.----If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron.Follow Kara on social media:https://linktr.ee/karacooney Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2023-07-171h 40
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPart II: Reception, Ownership, and Race: Netflix’s ”Queen Cleopatra”EPISODE 60 | In Part II of our discussion on Cleopatra VII and reception, ownership, and race we welcome guests Dr. Mai Musie and Professor Rebecca Futo Kennedy. Dr. Musie and Professor Kennedy both study aspects of identity formation, race, and ethnicity in the ancient world and bring their expert perspectives to this discussion of Cleopatra VII, her world, and our modern obsession with her. ----If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You c...2023-07-171h 15
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney1000 Bread, 1000 Beer: Reconstructing Ancient Bread with Dr. Serena LoveEPISODE 58 | Kara and Jordan meet with Dr. Serena Love to discuss her ongoing work with Seamus Blackley on the collection of ancient yeast and reconstruction of ancient bread making techniques. How does one collect ancient yeast without contamination? What can be learned through experimental archaeology? And most importantly, what did ancient bread taste like?!---Bio: Serena is an anthropological archaeologist with 30 years’ experience working in Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Iraq and most recently in Australia. She earned a PhD from Stanford University with a specialty in geoarchaeology and prehistoric architecture, where her research de...2023-06-261h 10
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyReception, Ownership, and Race: Netflix’s ”Queen Cleopatra”EPISODE 57 | In this episode, special guests Dr. Katherine Blouin and Dr. Heba Abd el Gawad join Kara and Jordan for a conversation about Netflix’s docu-drama Queen Cleopatra and the ways in which modern issues of reception, ownership, and race have played into how Cleopatra is seen today. Dr. Abd el Gawad brings her nuanced perspective as a scholar and an Egyptian to the discussion, and Dr. Blouin helps us get into the deep-cuts of how the threads of imperialism, Orientalism, and patriarchy have been used to weave narratives about Cleopatra that continue to influence how she is viewed as...2023-06-121h 19
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyMay Patreon Q&A: Women, Queens, and GoddessesEPISODE 56 | This is a recording from live Zoom event held on May 27th for this month's Patreon Q&A with a focus on women, women's experiences and goddesses in ancient Egypt. ----If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron.Follow Kara on social media:https://linktr.ee/karacooney Get full access to Ancient/No...2023-05-3049 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyMagic & Medicine: Sickness and Healing in ancient EgyptEPISODE 55 | Kara and Jordan explore the world of magic & medicine and how illnesses were treated in ancient Egypt. Did the Egyptians distinguish between magic and medicine in efficacy? What illnesses did the Egyptians suffer from? How were they treated? Stay tuned until the end to hear them read from some actual magico-medical papyri! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron.Follow Kara on...2023-05-231h 33
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyAncient Egypt in the HeadlinesEPISODE 52 | Kara and Jordan cover four ancient Egypt-themed headlines from the void in the Great Pyramid to the recently restored zodiac at the Temple of Esna. If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2023-04-241h 03
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyApril Patreon Q&AEPISODE 53 | Kara and Jordan answer this month's Patron questions. Want to submit a question? Support the podcast by becoming a Patron.If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2023-04-241h 11
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyThe Rosetta Stone and the Repatriation DebateEPISODE 49 | Kara, Jordan, and guest Dr. Jonathan Winnerman tackle the history of the Rosetta Stone and the debate surrounding calls for its return to Egypt. Why is the Rosetta Stone so important? What its role in national politics and how has it its ownership always been contentious since its initial discovery? Afterlives delves into the history of the piece as well as its connection to colonialism, nationalism, and discussions surrounding who "owns" the past. If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Su...2023-03-271h 11
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyMarch Patreon Q&AEPISODE 50 | Kara, Jordan, and guest Dr. Jonathan Winnerman answer this month's Patron questions. Become a Patron and join our online community:https://www.patreon.com/afterlivesWant more content about the ancient world? Visit our Substack, Ancient/Now:https://ancientnow.substack.com Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2023-03-271h 28
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySo you want to travel to Egypt?! Part IIEPISODE 48 | In Part II of our travel to Egypt suggestions, Kara and Jordan continue their discussion covering what to wear and bring as well as other non-Cairo/Luxor travel recommendations. Be sure to check out our Ancient/Now Substack companion post to this episode that provides more info on our tips and recommendations.If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron. ...2023-03-131h 19
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyDoes Kim Kardashian have Sovereignty?! Conceptions of Globalism in ancient Egypt with Dr. Jonathan WinnermanEPISODE 46 | In this week's episode, Kara and Jordan sit down with their friend and colleague Dr Jonathan Winnerman to talk about his work on kingship, sovereignty, and globalism. How did the ancient Egyptian conceptualize of their society and increasing interaction with the 'outside' world? How did they imagine the world around them, and what lessons can we learn in our increasingly changing world society?------Jonathan Winnerman is currently Academic Administrator for Ancient Studies at UCLA. He first joined the UCLA community as a lecturer in Egyptology after completing his PhD at the U...2023-02-272h 30
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySo you want to travel to Egypt!?EPISODE 45 | In this week's episode (part I) Kara and Jordan discuss traveling to Egypt and share their travel tips and tricks. Where to stay? What to see? And what to eat? Don't you want to book a trip immediately?!Make sure to check the Ancient/Now Substack companion post with extra information and links to all the places mentioned in this episode.If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also s...2023-02-131h 45
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyRamesside Papyri and Persian Egypt with Dr. Marissa StevensEPISODE 43 | In this episode, Kara and Jordan sit down with their friend and colleague Dr. Marissa Stevens. They discuss Marissa's earlier work on Ramesside papyrus, personal piety, and identity. Next, they pivot to Marissa's current work as the Assistant Director of the Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian world, looking at the time when Egypt was under Persian control. Enjoy!Check out Marissa's Academia page for all of her publications--https://ucla.academia.edu/MarissaStevensFor more content on the ancient world check out our Substack, Ancient/Now. 2023-01-231h 42
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPower and Politics in the Egyptian HaremEPISODE 41 | In this episode, Kara and Jordan cover the ancient Egyptian harem. They discuss a myriad of topics from the use of the term itself to the associated economies like textile production and, of course, the harem conspiracy. If you remember we previously released a harem episode but the quality was poor--we hope this new episode is all the better!Enjoy!---Like and leave us a comment! If you would like to join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes, live zoom events with Kara and Jordan, an...2022-12-121h 48
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyDecember Patreon Q&AEPISODE 42 | In this month's Q&A, we cover the rest of the Tut-focused questions as well as some others from the Patrons looking at career choice, Indiana Jones, and much more. If you too would like to ask a questions, join our Patreon.---Like and leave us a comment! If you would like to join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes, live zoom events with Kara and Jordan, and other exclusive benefits, click here.Interested in more history related news--check out our Substack! Ge...2022-12-121h 06
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney”Metal from the Sky”- Interview with Dr. Victoria Alamansa-VillatoroEPISODE 40 | In this week's episode, Kara and Jordan interview Dr. Victoria Almansa-Villatoro about her path into academia, her research interests on the Egyptian language, and a deeper dive into one of her publications, "The Cultural Indexicality of the N41 Sign for bj3: The Metal of the Sky and the Sky of Metal" (2020). How did the Egyptian conceptualize of the earth sky divide? What was the relationship between birth, afterlife, and iron? And what about Tut's meteoritic iron dagger!?-----About our guest:Victoria Almansa-Villatoro obtained her Ph.D. in Egyptology a...2022-12-051h 21
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyBook Club - Amelia Peabody #1: “Crocodile on the Sandbank”EPISODE 39 | It's our first Book Club episode! Kara, Jordan, and Amber discuss Elizabeth Peters’ first Amelia Peabody novel, Crocodile on the Sandbank, including an expert dive into some of the Egyptological aspects of the book. Don't miss our Substack companion post to this episode.More on Barbara Mertz/Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels:http://barbaramertz.org---Like and leave us a comment! If you would like to join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes, live zoom events with Kara and Jordan, and o...2022-11-212h 01
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyTomb Robbery in Ancient EgyptEPISODE 37 | In this episode Kara and Jordan discuss tomb robbery in ancient Egypt. Did the ancient Egyptians booby trap tombs to protect them against grave robbers? Was tomb robbery always considered a crime in ancient Egypt? What punishments did tomb robbers suffer if they were caught? ---Like and leave us a comment! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Pat...2022-11-072h 00
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyOctober Patreon Q&AEPISODE 36 | In this month's Patreon Q&A Kara and Jordan answer questions ranging from their favorite Egyptian tale (and the most difficult ones to understand) to temple orientation and ancient Egyptian atheism. Keep the questions coming! ---Like and leave us a comment! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron.Afterlives After Party 2022-10-241h 07
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyBody shaming (and positivity) in Ancient EgyptEPISODE 35 | And we're back with our first episode of Season 3!! Kara and Jordan tackle the topic of body shaming (and positivity) in ancient Egypt. What were the "ideal" body types? How were people viewed who were outside those norms? What were their thoughts on aging, disability, thinness, thickness, etc? How do these differ from a modern Western ideal and what can we learn from the ancient Egyptians?---Like and leave us a comment! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to...2022-10-101h 41
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySeptember Patreon Q&AEPISODE 34 | In this month's Patreon Q&A, Kara and Jordan discuss how the Egyptian's relaxed in their free-time, the "true" effect Alexander the Great had on Egyptian culture, what life was like for the occupied under the Egyptian empire, and we give our recommendations on how to study hieroglyphs.---Like and leave us a comment! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by...2022-09-121h 34
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyTransitioning to Alt-Ac with Dr. Eric WellsEPISODE 33 | In Part II of Eric's episode, we talk all things alt-ac-- his academic story; his transition from dissertation writing to the university administration; and his advice to others looking at a similar path. Kara and Jordan picked Eric's brain about using your PhD to succeed in the "real" world. --Dr. Eric Wells (he/him) received his PhD from UCLA in Egyptology and is currently an adjunct professor at LMU in the Department of Classics and Archaeology. He is also a chief administrative officer at UCLA for the Life Sciences Core Education De...2022-08-291h 25
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPersonal Piety with Dr. Eric WellsEPISODE 32 | In this week's episode Kara and Jordan interview Dr. Eric Wells of Eric's Guide to Ancient Egypt fame. We address the elephant in the room-- whether of not Eric has plans to restart his podcast, his dissertation research on personal piety, and get into some Egyptological debates. --Dr. Eric Wells (he/him) received his PhD from UCLA in Egyptology and is currently an adjunct professor at LMU in the Department of Classics and Archaeology. He is also a chief administrative officer at UCLA for the Life Sciences Core Education Department and th...2022-08-221h 22
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyAugust Patreon Q&ACW// alcohol, adult themes, violence and assaultEPISODE 31 | Kara and Jordan answer this month's Patreon Q&A's covering topics from alcohol use and drunkenness to leisure and play, sex workers, and allergies and health.Like and leave us a comment! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.co...2022-08-151h 12
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyGods Wives of AmunEPISODE 30 | In this week's episode Kara and Jordan discuss the God's Wife of Amun position and their relationship to Egyptian politics at the time. Who held this position? What responsibilities came with it? What powers were instilled in the office? We had a great time recording this one! CW// sexual themes Like and leave us a comment! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podc...2022-08-011h 42
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyJuly Patreon Q&AEPISODE 29 | Kara and Jordan answer the Patron’s questions from the month of July spanning from queen’s ruling in the temporary absence of the king; evidence for mental illness; managing reading for work versus pleasure; and much more!Like and leave us a comment! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancien...2022-07-251h 48
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPart II: Environment and Geography in Ancient EgyptEPISODE 28 | In the part two, Kara and Jordan discuss evidence for climatic events in the ancient past, how Egyptian culture was affected, and occasions where the Egyptians negatively affected their environment, as well. Hope you enjoy! Like and leave us a comment! If you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron. Get full access to Ancient/Now at anci...2022-07-111h 08
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyEnvironment and Geography in Ancient EgyptEPISODE 27 | In this two-part episode, Kara and Jordan tackle the topic of environment and geography. Inspired by the tumult our current Earth is facing with human-induced climate change, we look at how the Egyptians were impacted and influenced by their environment. What was the Egyptian landscape like in the past? How do we see this reflected in their ideology? We cover these topics and more.Show notesListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. If you like what you hear don't forget to subscribe, drop us a five-star rating or review to help n...2022-06-271h 12
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPart 2: Family and Kinship in Ancient EgyptEPISODE 25 | In part two of the "Family and Kinship" episode, Kara and Jordan focus in on early childhood (and infant mortality), marriage customs, intergenerational wealth, and *INCEST*. Enjoy! Check out Amber's companion post to this episode via our Substack. Show notesListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. If you like what you hear don't forget to subscribe, drop us a five-star rating or review to help new listeners find us, and check out us out on Patreon. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack...2022-06-061h 16
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyFamily and Kinship in Ancient EgyptEPISODE 24 | From the cradle to the tomb, Kara and Jordan explore families and kinship in ancient Egypt in this week's episode. What do we know about childhood, marriage, divorce, and how family bonds were formed? Are we unique in our modern desire to understand our family origins and genealogy? Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron.https://link...2022-05-231h 10
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyHollywood and Ancient EgyptEPISODE 23 | In this week's episode Kara and Jordan look at ancient Egypt in Hollywood. How accurate are Hollywood depictions of the ancient world? Should we even care? How are “bad” representations harmful? Kara and Jordan dive deep into the top three offenders: orientalism, the portrayal of women, and race. Of course, we also discuss our favorite movie (The Mummy, (1999) and our love of Brendan Fraser (call us!)Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.2022-05-091h 35
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPart II: Top 5 Debates in EgyptologyEPISODE 22 | In the second part of digging into Egyptological debates, we focus on three burning questions related to the Amarna period: Did Akhenaten invent monotheism? Who was the infamous Smenkhare? And what's up with Tut's tomb? Hope you enjoy the debate! Who do you agree with? What other debates would you like us to cover? Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a...2022-04-2557 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyTop 5 Debates in EgyptologyEPISODE 21 | On today's episode we are digging into Egyptological debates: How were the pyramids built and who built them? Did Akhenaten invent monotheism? Who was the infamous Smenkhare? We chose our top five questions to discuss and debate! Who do you agree with? What other debates would you like us to cover? We hope you enjoy this episode!Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the p...2022-04-1140 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPart II: Academic Adjacent Careers with AmberEPISODE 20 | In Part II of our guest interview with Amber, the-wind-beneath-Kara's-wings, we continue our conversation about academic adjacent careers. We talk about the ever changing academic climate, the emotional toil of "leaving" the field, and work-life balance. Remember to listen to Part I first if you haven't already. We hope you enjoy!Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron.2022-03-2850 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyAcademic-Adjacent Careers with AmberEPISODE 19 | Amber steps out from behind-the-scenes this episode as our second guest for the season. We are talking all things academic-adjacent, sometimes also referred to as alt-ac. These are career paths that many of us take post graduate work that is not the traditional route, i.e. becoming a professor. Stay tuned to hear Amber's story from a young girl in the Midwest with an interest in ancient history, to her Master's program in Egyptology at UCLA, museum work, and her many twists and turns since. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. If you like w...2022-03-141h 00
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySex, Gender, and Love in Ancient Egypt: Part IICW// Adult contentEPISODE 18 | In the second part of our Valentine's Day themed episode, Kara and Jordan delve farther into the *sexy* creation myths, gender-bending in coffins, other examples of homosexual relationships (no they weren't conjoined-twins!), and lastly some reading of "love" poetry ('she's a brick house'). Enjoy!![all views are our own]Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support t...2022-02-2837 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneySex, Gender, and Love in Ancient Egypt: Part ICW// adult content EPISODE 17 | For the month of February, we have two love, sex, and gender focused episodes for everyone. In Part 1, Kara and Jordan explore how the Egyptians defined sex and gender; what were the gender norms; where we can see gender queer or intersex individuals; and what role 'love' played. Lastly, we end on the *sexy* creation myth stories- how Atum created the world (hint- it's NSFW) and the key role of Isis in the Osiris myth. [all views are our own]Show notesIf you...2022-02-1443 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPart II: Human Sacrifice in early Dynastic Egypt with Dr. Rose CampbellCW// human remains; violenceEPISODE 16 | In Part 2 of our very first guest interview, we conclude our discussion on human sacrifice in ancient Egypt with UCLA's own Dr. Rose Campbell. We talk more with her about her research on human sacrifice, how she is helping to advance the study of cancer in antiquity, and why the practice of human sacrifice in ancient Egypt did not last. Stay tuned for Part 2 of a fantastic conversation!Show notesMore information about Dr. Campbell:Dr. Roselyn A Campbell is a bioarchaeologist, anthropological archaeolog...2022-01-3141 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyHuman Sacrifice in Early Dynastic Egypt with Dr. Rose CampbellCW// human remains; violence EPISODE 15 | In our very first guest interview, we have UCLA's own Dr. Rose Campbell in to talk about how she became a bioarchaeologist and her work on human sacrifice in early dynastic Egypt. What evidence do we have for this practice? How are we to understand violence in the past? Stay tuned for Part I of a fantastic conversation! Show notesMore information about Dr. Campbell:Dr. Roselyn A Campbell is a bioarchaeologist, anthropological archaeologist, and Egyptologist. Her current research is concerned with evidence for violence and traum...2022-01-1755 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyEgypt and The Bronze Age CollapseEPISODE 14 | In this listener-suggested episode, Kara and Jordan talk everything Bronze Age Collapse. How are we to understand this so-termed collapse and what were its causes? How can we muddy the typical narrative? What are our sources? And of course- what role did the Egyptians play at the end of the Bronze Age? Listen to find out more! Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the po...2022-01-031h 59
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyMid-Season UpdateBONUS | We have a mid-season update! We will be taking a short break for the holiday season, continuing in the new year with all brand-new episodes. Listen to hear our other exciting plans! Thanks everyone for your continuing support.-Kara and Jordan Follow and review on your favorite podcasting service.More info at karacooneyegyptologist.com Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2021-12-2004 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyPower and Politics in the Ancient Egyptian HaremIn this episode Kara and Jordan discuss the relationship between power and politics in the ancient Egyptian harem. Is this term 'harem' appropriate? How did the harem benefit a king? Who were the men and women of the harem? What archaeological evidence do we have for this system?
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Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyCRASH COURSE: A Leader‘s Power and Trickle Down EconomicsEPISODE 13 | In this Crash Course episode, Kara and Jordan discuss Kara's earlier exploration of the relationship between success of a leader and the economy. How are monuments used to interpret the legacy of a leader? How do economic systems uphold inequalities? All of these questions and more will be discussed using examples from the ancient world and today.#ancientegypt #history #podcast #AfterliveswithKaraShow notesSign up for Kara's newsletter. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2021-12-0616 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyDemystifying Academia: Part IIIEPISODE 12 | In the last installment of demystifying academia, Kara and Jordan cover a variety of topics from defending the dissertation, the horrors of the academic job market 😵, landing a position, and Kara's experience as chair of a department. Oh, and there might be tequila shots as well... this stuff is stressful. We hope you enjoy!Show notes#ancient #history #podcast #academia #AfterliveswithKara Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2021-11-291h 34
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyFeed Swap: The Ozymandias Project: Ancient Office HoursFEED SWAP | We are doing a feed swap with the The Ozymandias Project: Ancient Office Hours podcast. Check out Kara's episode where Lexie and Kara explore a myriad of topics from Kara's research on coffin re-use to her new book "The Good Kings." Have a listen and we hope you enjoy it! If you want more ancient history themed episodes, like and follow The Ozymandias Project: Ancient Office Hours where you listen to podcasts! The Ozymandias Project www.theozymandiasproject.com FB, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Patreon. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow...2021-11-171h 23
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyThe Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern WorldEPISODE 10 | In this week’s episode Kara and Jordan discuss Kara’s new book, "The Good Kings." We look at the kings covered - Khufu, Senwosret III, Akhenaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa - and how these kings’ reigns can help us understand modern authoritarian regimes. Hope you enjoy and if you want to know more....”The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World” is available where all books are sold. Show notes Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2021-11-151h 22
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyThe Writing ProcessEPISODE 8 | This week Kara and Jordan discuss The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World--hitting bookstores everywhere tomorrow!--and Kara's writing process for her popular books.Show notes Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2021-11-0149 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyTrue Crime: Ancient Egypt EditionEPISODE 7 | In our second Halloween-themed episode, Kara and Jordan take on the topic of 'True Crime' in homage to Jordan's favorite true crime podcasts: Morbid, Crime Junkies, and The Murder SquadHave you ever wondered if there were serial killers in the ancient world? What examples do we have from ancient Egypt? Who is the infamous Paneb and how did he get away with so many violent crimes? And what about palace intrigue and royal assassination? CW // violence, sexual assault, murderSHOW NOTESIf you want knowledgable ho...2021-10-251h 07
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyGhosts, Spirits, and All Things SpookyEPISODE 6 | In part one of our Halloween special, Kara and Jordan delve into all things *spooky*. Did the ancient Egyptians believe in ghosts? How did the living and the dead interact? What happened to you when you died? Did they have a concept of the soul? Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron.Follow Kara on social me...2021-10-1854 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyDemystifying Academia: Part IIEPISODE 4 | Demystifying Academia: Part II Ever wonder what a dissertations entails? A committee? Defense, funding and teaching? We tell all... Show notes 🎙 Listen to this week's episode on your favorite streaming service 🎥 Watch on YT @ Kara Cooney- Egyptologist 📩 Sign up for the newsletter @ http://karacooney.squarespace.com/ Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe2021-10-041h 34
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyCoffin CommerceEPISODE 1 | Why in the world would anyone study coffins? What can you learn from coffins? That’s our first podcast episode, insight into a new little book I wrote called COFFIN COMMERCE...Show notesIf you want knowledgable hot takes on headlines about archaeology, Egyptology, and antiquity in general delivered to your inbox, subscribe to our Substack Ancient/Now.You can also support the podcast by becoming a Patron.Follow Kara on social media, visit her website, and more: https://linktr.ee/karacooney Get ful...2021-09-131h 15