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Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney

Kara Cooney

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61:39

Statuary Reuse with Kylie Thomsen

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/11/13

EPISODE 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

54:42

October 2023 Q&A

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/10/30

EPISODE 66 | This month’s listener questions covered a variety of topics from ancient Egyptian clothing and furniture to the portrayal of mummies in popular culture.Episode NotesEgyptian linenPleated dresses from the Museo Egizio of Turin: study of the technical data of fabrics in Moor, A. de (Antoine) et al. (eds.) (2015) ‘Textiles, tools and techniques of the 1st millennium AD from Egypt and neighbouring countries : proceedings of the 8th conference of the research group “Textiles from the Nile

68:51

Can history be apolitical?

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/10/18

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/subscribe

73:32

Iconoclasm with Lexi Henning

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/10/02

EPISODE 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

47:29

September 2023 Q&A

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/09/18

EPISODE 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/subscribe

82:33

Artifact Stories — The red-shroud mummy of Herakleides

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/09/04

CW// Human remainsThe red-shroud mummy of a young man named Herakleides—don’t ask us how he died so young; we don’t know—presents some tantalizing insights into certain religious practices of the first century CE in Egypt. On view at the Getty Villa in Malibu, the mummy of Herakleides is unprovenanced, but archaeological evidence suggests it probably comes from el-Hibeh (near the Fayum). The mummified remains of Herakleides are wrapped in a linen shroud painted from head to toe in a red pigment

90:28

Patreon Q&A- August 2023

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/08/28

In 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/subscribe

100:05

June 2023 Patreon Q&A

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/07/17

EPISODE 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

75:31

Part II: Reception, Ownership, and Race: Netflix’s...

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/07/17

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

70:11

1000 Bread, 1000 Beer: Reconstructing Ancient Bread...

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/06/26

EPISODE 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

79:24

Reception, Ownership, and Race: Netflix’s ”Queen...

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/06/12

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

49:30

May Patreon Q&A: Women, Queens, and Goddesses

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/05/30

EPISODE 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/Now at

93:52

Magic & Medicine: Sickness and Healing in ancient Egypt

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/05/23

EPISODE 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

45:18

Afterlives Bookclub: Barbara Michaels’ ”Search the...

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/05/22

EPISODE 54 | "Don't bring a mace to a gunfight." In our latest Bookclub installment Jordan and Amber cover another book from Egyptologist/author Barbara Mertz (also known as Barbara Michaels and Elizabeth Peters), "Search the Shadows." Spoiler's ahead!!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

71:07

April Patreon Q&A

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/04/24

EPISODE 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/subscribe

63:47

Ancient Egypt in the Headlines

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/04/24

EPISODE 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/subscribe

51:44

Artifact Stories: Khufu’s itty, bitty ivory statuette

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/04/10

EPISODE 51 | We are producing a new series of episodes for Afterlives of Ancient Egypt called “Artifact Stories,” in which we choose one thing—be it art, artifact, architecture, etc.—and dive into the details in order to see what insights and perspectives we can draw from it. For each of these episodes we will be publishing a companion post on our Substack, Ancient/Now.In our first spotlight discussion we are featuring an object whose diminutive size belies the significance of the story it tells

71:34

The Rosetta Stone and the Repatriation Debate

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/03/27

EPISODE 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

88:05

March Patreon Q&A

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/03/27

EPISODE 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/subscribe

79:17

So you want to travel to Egypt?! Part II

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney ·

2023/03/13

EPISODE 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

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