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PODCAST

Away with the Pharaohs

The Egypt Exploration Society

Step into the world of the pharaohs with a podcast that brings Egypt to life in ways you’ve never heard before. Hosted by Charlotte Jordan, Engagement Manager at the Egypt Exploration Society, this series blends academic expertise with lively storytelling to explore the marvels and myths that have fascinated the world for centuries.Drawing on the Egypt Exploration Society’s unparalleled collections, publications and network of world-leading Egyptologists, this podcast invites you to go beyond the

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12:33

Spotlight | Could your heart survive ancient Egypt’s...

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2026/03/25

Hear about the Book of the Dead and its magical collection of spells to guide people through the ancient Egyptian afterlife with special guest Christina Geisen and host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. There is a focus upon the famous ‘weighing of the heart’ scene, and we discuss whether your heart really had to balance against the Ma’at feather, symbolising truth and balance… or whether our own biases cloud this ancient belief.Want to hear more about funerary texts in ancient

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38:42

Are ancient Egyptian funerary texts sacred guides to...

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2026/03/04

Specialist on funerary texts, Dr Christina Geisen, joins our host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Trace the 2,000-year evolution of ancient Egyptian funerary texts, including the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts and Book of the Dead. The episode highlights that these were never ‘books’, but unique sets of spells drawn from a shared but developing tradition. Explore how these examples shifted from royal to private spheres, even though belief in the afterlife was attested from very early

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14:30

Spotlight | Who were the gods and goddesses of...

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2026/02/25

Be introduced to several key gods and goddesses from ancient Egyptian history with special guest Edward Scrivens and host Charlotte Jordan. Hear how these divine beings reflected some of the wider religious beliefs of this ancient society.Want to hear more about Egyptian religion and the deities of ancient Egypt? Tune in to our full episode with Edward Scrivens entitled: Did Egyptian gods and goddesses empower everyday worship—or reinforce state control?Learn more at https://www.ees.ac.uk/ or follow

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42:18

Did Egyptian gods and goddesses empower everyday...

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2026/02/04

Specialist on Egyptian religion and EES Development Manager, Dr Edward Scrivens, joins our host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. The episode opens with a brief overview of religion in ancient Egypt,before exploring the complex, fluid nature of its gods and goddesses and the rituals that empowered them. It introduces key deities, including many forms of the sun god, Amun-Ra as king of the gods, and the family of Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Seth, before examining the pharaoh’s divine

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7:26

Spotlight | Why are Egyptian objects in museums...

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2026/01/28

Join a discussion on how objects excavated in Egypt during the 19th and 20th Centuries were distributed from excavations to museums and collections around the world, featuring special guest Anna Garnett and host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. We also explore the importance of archival documentation for tracing the history of object distribution and the research opportunities available in institutions like the EES.Want to hear more about objects in museums and how they help us

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41:04

Are Egyptian artefacts in museums priceless...

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2026/01/07

Specialist on museums, Dr Anna Garnett, joins our host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Explores how different types of Egyptian artefacts, including pottery, jewellery, shabtis, and tools, can help us understand daily life in ancient Egypt as well as the people behind the objects. We will take you behind the scenes of museum work, examining how objects are numbered, interpreted, and presented to the public. The discussion then ends on how these objects ended up in collections

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7:14

Spotlight | Were there helicopters in ancient Egypt?

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2025/12/17

Explore the tradition of reuse and expansion by Egyptian pharaohs in monumental temple structures with special guest Kelly Accetta Crowe and host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Hear the truth behind the supposed symbol of a helicopter, debunking the misconception that modern technology developed in antiquity!Want to hear more about the temples of Egypt, their evolving architecture, state-led standardisation and daily rituals? Tune in to our full episode with Campbell Price

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43:05

Were Egyptian temples built to honour the heavens—or...

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2025/12/03

Specialist on Egyptian temples, Dr Kelly Accetta Crowe, joins our host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Unpack how Egyptian temples functioned – architecturally, spiritually, and politically. Discover their evolving design reflecting shifting belief systems, the King’s role ranging from spiritual duties to state-led standardisation, and daily rituals happening within and beyond their walls. Learn about the actions of kings, priests, and everyday people within these sacred

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7:16

Spotlight | Were royal statues guarding Egyptian...

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2025/11/19

Explore the contexts in which Egyptian statues were erected and why they were created for these places with special guest Campbell Price and host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Hear about specific examples from the tomb of Tutankhamun, debunking misconceptions perpetuated by the original excavation team led by Howard Carter!Want to hear more about the royal statues of Egypt, their purpose and artistic conventions? Tune in to our full episode with Campbell Price entitled: Were

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38:52

Were Egyptian statues carving out the truth—or just...

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2025/11/05

Specialist on Egyptian statuary, Dr Campbell Price, joins our host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Join us as we uncover the true purpose behind sculpted images of the pharaoh and his royal family. We’ll explore how statues were placed in temples, tombs, and palaces, not as mere decoration, but as vessels of divine presence and collective memory. We end with the artistic conventions that created these timeless and iconic Egyptian designs, answering whether they can be viewed as

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11:07

Spotlight | Who built the Egyptian pyramids and why?...

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2025/10/22

Explore the meaning and monumentality of the pyramids of Egypt with special guest Aidan Dodson and host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society. Hear how the pyramids of Giza were built, debunking theories involving aliens or slaves!Want to hear more about the pyramids of Egypt, as well as the kings who had them built and their lasting legacy? Tune in to our full episode with Aidan Dodon entitled: Were pharaohs just ‘pyramid scheme’ leaders—or building a true legacy?Learn more at

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37:33

Were pharaohs just ‘pyramid scheme’ leaders—or...

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2025/10/01

We delve into the politics of kingship in ancient Egypt, the significance behind the monumental architecture of Egyptian pyramids, and how these structures have influenced both power and memory up to the present day. Join our special guest Aidan Dodson and host Charlotte Jordan at the Egypt Exploration Society, as we unpack the balance between spectacle, symbolism, and the enduring question of what makes a ruler’s legacy last.Learn more at https://www.ees.ac.uk/ or follow us on Social Media: @TheEES

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4:43

Is the Egypt Exploration Society unlocking Egypt’s...

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2025/09/30

Welcome to Away with the Pharaohs! Join Charlotte and Carl for a brief introduction to the Egypt Exploration Society and an overview of our podcast's direction moving forward, in celebration of #InternationalPodcastDay!Learn more at https://www.ees.ac.uk/ or follow us on Social Media: @TheEES or @egyptexplorationsociety or #AwayWithThePharaohs.

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