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HISTORY This WeekEgypt’s Last Hieroglyph and the Fiery Archbishop of AlexandriaAugust 24, 394. On the walls of a fading Egyptian temple, a priest carves what will become the last known hieroglyph in history. At the same moment, in Alexandria, a fiery archbishop named Theophilus is rising to power. He mocks the ancient Egyptian gods, desecrates their temples, and sets out to stamp out “paganism” for good.
But Theophilus is fighting more than ancient religion—he clashes with monks, rivals, even fellow bishops, in a ruthless bid to make Alexandria the beating heart of the Christian world. What drives him to destroy? And can an entire faith really be erased?
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2025-08-1833 min
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
The Lethal ListE191: flowers&courageTRACKLIST:
1. Sunset Melody - Natanya [@natanyap]
2. Innerg - hrlum [@hrlum]
3. Paperbacks - Arlo Parks [@arlo_parks]
4. green house - Amindi [@amindi-k-frost]
5. Stay Flo - Solange [@solangeknowles]
6. Slippin - Fana Hues [@fanahues]
7. Waiting in the Car (Interlude) - Orion Sun [@orionsun]
8. I Like Me - dexter in the newsagent [@user35648921]
9. Get Out - Aka Kelzz [@akakelzz]
10. Ready for Love - DRAMA [@dramaduo]
11. Get Up Again - Tiffany Gouché [@tiffanygouche]
12. Danger - Olivia Dean [@olivialauryndean]
13. I'll Make You Happy - Mumu Fresh [@mumufresh]
14. Dust (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello) - Brandee Younger [@harpista]
15. Lonely Girl - Dorothy Ashby
16. Courage - Lianne La Havas [@liannelahavas]
17. A...
2023-06-251h 32
The ConversationExcavating the hidden secrets of women in Ancient EgyptWhat role did women play in the social and cultural life of Ancient Egypt? Kim Chakanetsa talks to two women uncovering secrets from this incredible civilisation. Dr Monica Hanna is an Egyptologist and a leading heritage expert. She’s the acting dean of the College of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage at the Arab Academy in Aswan. Monica’s been awarded for her fight against looting. Dr Solange Ashby is an Egyptologist at UCLA whose work focuses on Nubia, a region in Northeast Africa split between present-day Egypt and Sudan. Solange’s current research explores the role o...
2022-12-1927 min
Women Who Went BeforeScepter and Sword: African Warrior QueensDr. Solange Ashby teaches us about Nubian warrior queens, Hollywood stereotypes about Egyptian women, and why you shouldn’t trust Wikipedia.Meet the powerful, voluptuous queens of Meroe—Amanirenas, Amanitore, Amanishakheto. While Roman noblewomen were supposed to stay hidden at home, these queens were ruling and leading their troops into battle. Hear how Nubian families tracked filiation through their mothers. Learn about color consciousness in the biblical story of Moses' Kushite wife. And along the way, discover what Cleopatra and Wonder Woman have in common.Show notes and sources: womenwhowentbefore.com/african-warrior-queensW...
2022-11-0856 min
African History ClubNubian Queens: Women Leaders in Ancient Egypt and SudanThe debate over the skin colors of the leaders, queens, and pharaohs stems from the desire of Westerners to claim the history of these great kings of Africa as being an extension of British empire. In this podcast, Dr. Solange Ashby debunks these wrong claims and demonstrates the blackness and Africanness of Egyptian and Sudanese civilizations
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2022-03-201h 15
Vanguard of the ViragoesGULIYAM & THE FORTY MAIDENSThings We Referenced:Dr. Solange Ashby’s book Calling Out To Isis: The Enduring Nubian Presence at PhilaeBlack Athena by Martin BernalAngelika Lohwasser, German EgyptologistThe Temple of PhilaeAmenirdis IFollow us on social media Email us at vanguardoftheviragoes@gmail.com DONATEPaypal: paypal.me/vanguardofviragoesSHOW INFOThis podcast was created and hosted by ChelseaDee. This podcast was executive produced by ChelseaDee and Neruda Williams. This episode features the vocal performances by ChelseaDee and Neruda WilliamsOur theme song, “Crown On...
2021-03-191h 03
The Power of She Podcast'This Is My Ancestors On My Head, Not Some Trip To Fiji'For this episode Jenna was joined by special guests Aliyah and Sophia, to open up about some of the deeper intersectional issues that face young women of colour in particular. They chatted about issues surrounding race, identity and culture. Join them as they laugh, nearly cry and reflect on the uphill struggle that is growing up 'different', before reaching the realisation that there is so much beauty in those differences. Friends, allies, anyone baring interest, all are welcome even if you can't directly relate personally. Part 2 pending. Tune in live, Fridays 8-10pm on SYN 90.7fm Fu...
2019-03-251h 17
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #446 - "Stupendous contributions!" (2019 March 04)CITR Fundrive 2019 is on! We're celebrating over 80 years on air and we need your help to make new milestones for our double ruby jubilee. We'll profile Michael Giacchino's scores from The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel amongst other gems. Donate today or up until March 15! http://www.citr.ca/donate1. Theresa Andersson: Ruby (Street Parade, 2012) Basin Street2. Haruomi Hosono: Talking (Watering a Flower, 1984) Fuyuki-sha3. Sylvan Esso: Radio (What Now, 2017) Loma Vista4. The B-52s: Legal Tender (Whammy!, 1983) Warner Bros5. Toshifumi Hinata: Chaconne (Kankyo Ongaku: Japanese Environmental, Ambient & New Age Music 1980-1990, 2018) Light in...
2019-03-052h 02
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #446 - "Stupendous contributions!" (2019 March 04)CITR Fundrive 2019 is on! We're celebrating over 80 years on air and we need your help to make new milestones for our double ruby jubilee. We'll profile Michael Giacchino's scores from The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel amongst other gems.
Donate today or up until March 15! http://www.citr.ca/donate
1. Theresa Andersson: Ruby (Street Parade, 2012) Basin Street
2. Haruomi Hosono: Talking (Watering a Flower, 1984) Fuyuki-sha
3. Sylvan Esso: Radio (What Now, 2017) Loma Vista
4. The B-52s: Legal Tender (Whammy!, 1983) Warner Bros
5. Toshifumi Hinata: Chaconne (Kankyo Ongaku: Japanese Environmental, Ambient & New Age Music 1980-1990, 2018) Light in the Attic
6. Devours: Movie Star (Late Bloomer EP, 2016...
2019-03-0500 minExploding Head MoviesXHM #446 - "Stupendous contributions!" (2019 March 04)CITR Fundrive 2019 is on! We're celebrating over 80 years on air and we need your help to make new milestones for our double ruby jubilee. We'll profile Michael Giacchino's scores from The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel amongst other gems. Donate today or up until March 15! http://www.citr.ca/donate1. Theresa Andersson: Ruby (Street Parade, 2012) Basin Street2. Haruomi Hosono: Talking (Watering a Flower, 1984) Fuyuki-sha3. Sylvan Esso: Radio (What Now, 2017) Loma Vista4. The B-52s: Legal Tender (Whammy!, 1983) Warner Bros5. Toshifumi Hinata: Chaconne (Kankyo Ongaku: Japanese Environmental, Ambient & New Age Music 1980-1990, 2018) Light in...
2019-03-052h 02Exploding Head MoviesXHM #446 - "Stupendous contributions!" (2019 March 04)CITR Fundrive 2019 is on! We're celebrating over 80 years on air and we need your help to make new milestones for our double ruby jubilee. We'll profile Michael Giacchino's scores from The Incredibles and its 2018 sequel amongst other gems. Donate today or up until March 15! http://www.citr.ca/donate1. Theresa Andersson: Ruby (Street Parade, 2012) Basin Street2. Haruomi Hosono: Talking (Watering a Flower, 1984) Fuyuki-sha3. Sylvan Esso: Radio (What Now, 2017) Loma Vista4. The B-52s: Legal Tender (Whammy!, 1983) Warner Bros5. Toshifumi Hinata: Chaconne (Kankyo Ongaku: Japanese Environmental, Ambient & New Age Music 1980-1990, 2018) Light in...
2019-03-052h 02