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The History of Egypt Podcast

Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.

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170: Mutnodjmet and Ramesses

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/09/20

The Mother is Sweet, Born of the Sun. In the second half of Horemheb’s reign, Egypt’s Queen died in childbirth. Subsequently, pharaoh chose one of his servants, Paramessu (Ramesses) as a successor. This choice arguably established the 19th royal Dynasty. Why did Horemheb do this? Episode details: Intro music: Keith Zizza. Interlude sounds and Outro music: Luke Chaos. Additional research by Elissa Day. See Geoffrey Martin discussing the discovery of Horemheb's Saqqara tomb at the Associated

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169: Royal Tomb: Maverick

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/09/06

In the Valley of the Kings, Horemheb commissioned a magnificent tomb. Artistically innovative, it has one foot in the past and one in the future. This tomb introduced a new style of decoration, developed on recent trends, and reshaped the model of royal burials… Episode Details: Date: c. 1323 BCE. Intro and break music: Keith Zizza. Outro music and interludes: Luke Chaos. Learn more about the tomb of Horemheb at the Theban Mapping Project. See Prof. Geoffrey Martin's description of the tomb at

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168: Return to the Tomb

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/08/30

Securing 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. Intro music: Luke Chaos. Interlude music: Luke Chaos and Keith Ziza. Outro music: Bettina Joy de Guzman. See the tomb of Thutmose IV at the Theban Mapping Project. Logo image: Detail from the chariot of Thutmose IV (Photo by Dominic

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167: Reviving Deir el-Medina

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/08/23

Back in the village. In regnal year 7, Horemheb's officials turn up in western Thebes (Waset). They began reorganising the village of the tomb-builders, Set-Ma'at "The Place of Truth." Doing so, the King's government created a lasting legacy in the town we call Deir el-Medina. Episode details: Date: c.1325 BCE. Intro music: Keith Zizza. Outro music: Ancient Lyric. Music interludes: Luke Chaos. Images and full bibliography at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show at

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News: Carter's Thefts and Tutankhamun's Amulet

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/08/16

On August 13th, 2022, The Guardian (UK) ran a headline "Howard Carter stole Tutankhamun’s treasure, new evidence suggests." What's going on, exactly? We dive into the new information and its context. Read the Guardian article here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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166: Restoration III, Re-Restoring

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/08/02

Horemheb vs Ay, Tutankhamun, and others. Everyone talks about Horemheb "erasing" Akhenaten. But the King demolished monuments of several rulers, and erased the names of others. What does it all mean? Episode details: Date: c. 1327 BCE. Music intro: Luke Chaos. Music interludes: Luke Chaos. Music outro: Keith Zizza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Appeal: Dakhleh Oasis Project (feat. Seth)

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/07/29

Seth needs you! In Egypt's western desert, the Dakhleh Oasis Project has been doing wonderful work. Unfortunately, recent events have disrupted access and archaeological work. In this brief appeal, we explain why the project is worthwhile, and why it needs your help... Details: The Dakhleh Oasis Project website. Fundraiser (gogetfunding.com). Logo: Seth, in falcon-headed form, from a temple in Dakhleh (Image: Olaf Kaper and Colin Hope, in Rich and Great, 2016). Hosted on Acast. See

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165: Praise Ra and Pass the Talatat

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/07/26

Horemheb vs Akhenaten. To build his magnificent pylons at Karnak, Horemheb dismantled other monuments. Within the masonry of these pylons, archaeologists found nearly fifty thousand blocks from temples of Akhenaten... Episode details: Date: c.1300 BCE. Intro music: Keith Zizza. Interlude music: Luke Chaos. Outro music: Bettina Joy de Guzman. Logo image: author unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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164b: Renovation Station

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/07/12

Horemheb at Karnak (Part 2). There are secrets beneath the sand of Karnak. Horemheb's architects significantly changed the temple's landscape. In some cases, they even relocated older buildings, dismantling and moving them piece-by-piece... Episode details: Date: c. 1329 BCE. Music by Keith Zizza. Music interludes by Luke Chaos. Logo image: The southern pylons, by Jean-Claude Golvin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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164: You Must Construct Additional Pylons

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/07/04

Horemheb at Karnak (Part 1). Before his ascent, Horemheb had managed building projects for Tutankhamun. Now, as pharaoh, Horemheb went all out. He invested in one of the largest building sprees Karnak would ever see. His monuments continue to define this temple... Episode details: Date: c.1329 BCE. Music: Horemheb theme by Luke Chaos. Music interludes by Luke Chaos and Keith Zizza. Logo image: The Tenth Pylon, completed in Horemheb's reign. Photo by Neithsabes, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia

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Interlude: Dark Times - A Karnak Story

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/06/30

Karnak had experienced a tumultuous time, in the three decades preceding Horemheb's reign... Dates: c.1362 - 1300 BCE. Music interludes: Keith Zizza, Ancient Lyric, and Hathor Systrum. Further information at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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163: Nefertiti's Sister?

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/06/21

Queen Mutnodjmet is a curious case. For some scholars, she may be the lost sister of Nefertiti. This hypothesis has kicked around for over 100 years. Why can’t we resolve it? Episode details: Date: c.1330 BCE. Music: "Hymn to Hathor," by Bettina Joy de Guzman www.bettinajoydeguzman.com Interludes by Luke Chaos https://twitter.com/luke_chaos Find pictures and reference materials at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast Hosted on Acast. See

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162: The Chosen One

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Revisionist history in the age of pharaohs. King Horemheb (“Horus in Celebration”) came to power in unusual circumstances. To justify his rule, the new pharaoh set about “retelling” his origins. In a lengthy story, Horemheb cast himself as one chosen by the gods, and destined to rule… Episode details: Date: c. 1330 BCE. Intro Music & Interludes: Luke Chaos. Intro Music & Interludes: Keith Zizza. Outro Music: Bettina Joy de Guzman. Read "The Reign of Horemheb," PhD Thesis by K.M. Bryson at Johns

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161: Horus Takes the Crown

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/05/31

The Coronation of King Hor-em-heb. A few months after he took power, Egypt's new pharaoh Horemheb ("Horus in Celebration") celebrated his rule. It was a magnificent party... Episode details: Date: c.1330 BCE. Logo: Horemheb's royal names, from his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. MMA. Music interludes by Luke Chaos twitter.com/luke_chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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160b: The Purge

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/05/26

Other victims, and some clarifications. In this brief episode, I describe another individual who suffered desecration. Following Ay's death, members of his family/network fell from grace. Did they oppose, or fight, the new King Horemheb? Episode details: Date c.1330 BCE. Images and references at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Music by Luke Chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:51

160: Succession Crisis(?)

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/05/24

Inheritance and vengeance. King Ay had his own plans for the succession. He promoted his relative, Nakht-Min, to great power and prominence. But when Ay died, Nakhtmin found himself at odds with Egypt's mighty general, Horemheb. What would happen, to the feuding leaders? Episode details: Date: c.1330 BCE (approximate). References at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Music: Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.net. Music interludes: Luke Chaos

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26:51

Mini: Amarna International (Part II)

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/05/10

Mediterranean, Aegean, Pirates. In the 14th Century BCE, records from Egypt hint at piracy and raiding across the sea. And artistic images even show Mycenaeans(?) at the pharaoh's court. All of this may reflect the history behind great stories like the Odyssey... Date: c.1400 - 1300 BCE. Music: Michael Levy, "Odysseus and the Sirens," www.ancientlyre.com. Audio editing by www.yourpodcastpal.com. See the "Mycenaean Papyrus" at the British Museum website. Mycenaean pottery from Amarna, at the Petrie

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Introducing: Casting Through Ancient Greece Podcast!

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/05/07

Check out Casting Through Ancient Greece, a chronological deep dive on the world of the Aegean. From the earliest ages, through epic tales and archaeological discovery, Casting Greece takes you on a wonderful journey. Enjoy this teaser trailer, from a recent episode. And learn more at https://castingthroughancientgreece.com/ and https://twitter.com/CastingGreece Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mini: Amarna International (Part I)

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/04/27

Egypt, Canaan, Babylon, Assyria. In the 14th Century BCE, travellers criss-crossed the world. Many came to Egypt for diplomacy, trade, and to live. In this episode, we explore three short stories relating to Egypt and its neighbours... Episode details Pictures and references at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast Music intro: Michael Levy, "Babylonian Banquet" and "The Magic of Marduk," www.ancientlyre.com Select References The Egyptian-Akkadian

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Mini: Deir el-Amarna

The History of Egypt Podcast ·

2022/03/23

Amarna Tales (Part 1). East of Akhet-Aten (Amarna), a walled-village hides among the hills. This "East Village" is a well-ordered, secluded community. It seems to be the new home of pharaoh's tomb builders. Originally, they lived at Deir el-Medina in west Luxor. But when Akhenaten founded his new royal city, the tomb-builders left their homes and came here. Today, archaeologists have uncovered a vast amount of material. Homes, animal pens, chapels, and countless artefacts shed light on daily life

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