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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Ramesses Eternal with Prof. Peter Brand
Jun 22, 2026
Prof. Peter Brand joins us for one final conversation about Ramesses II: Egypt's "Ultimate Pharaoh."
If you haven't read it, I highly recommend Peter's book Ramesses II: Egypt’s Ultimate Pharaoh…
236: Legends of Ramesses "the Great"
Jun 15, 2026
How does Ramesses II stack up to his predecessors? Why did ancient writers connect him with the Trojan War? In this episode we explore tales of Ramesses, told in antiquity, and consider his legacy in…
235: Ramesses the Great God
Jun 08, 2026
In 1226 BCE, his sixty-seventh year of rule, the long life of Ramesses II finally ended. We explore his final decades, the difficult life revealed by his mummy, his ascent to status of "living god,"…
234: Destroying Amarna / Splitting Heirs
May 25, 2026
Sometime in Ramesses II's reign, royal artisans dismantled the city of Akhet-Aten (Amarna). Carefully, methodically, they removed the talatat blocks and carted them away to the nearby town Hemenu…
233: Friendship in Dark Times (The Bronze Age Collapse Begins?)
May 18, 2026
Ramesses and Hattusili (Part 2). After the marriage to a Hittite princess in Year 34, Ramesses II had much to offer his northern family. A visit from the King of Hatti's son, seeking food supplies…
The 100 Children of Ramesses II with Prof. Peter Brand
Apr 27, 2026
Ramesses is famous for fathering 100+ children. But what did all these princes and princesses do? Prof. Peter Brand joins us once more to explain the lives and roles of these children, how we know…
Come visit the Great Pyramid! Tour to Egypt 2027 January Announcement
Apr 24, 2026
It’s time, once again, to think about visiting Egypt. I just returned from a tour in March, taking a group through the Nile Valley, and we had a great time. Egypt is quite safe, and the sites are…
232: Real Housewives of Per-Ramesses (feat. Prof. Peter Brand)
Apr 20, 2026
Hybrid episode (narrative & interivew). The Hittite Queen, Maat-Hor-Neferura, may have been surprised to find she wasn't the only King's Great Wife. In fact, Ramesses had already turned to other…
231: The Hittite Queen of Egypt
Apr 13, 2026
Married before first sight. In regnal year 34 (1259 BCE) Ramesses welcomed a princess of Hatti. Sent by her father Hattusili and mother Puduhepa, the (anonymous) princess came to Egypt and took up…
Introducing Voices of Ancient Egypt with Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst
Apr 10, 2026
New Egyptology podcast! Voices of Ancient Egypt is "the podcast for people who don’t just want to learn about ancient Egypt, but want to understand it at a deeper, more meaningful level. With a blend…
Khaemwaset Forever with Dr. Campbell Price
Mar 23, 2026
Campbell Price is Curator of Egypt & Sudan at Manchester Museum. Enthusiasts will know him from the books Ancient Egypt in 50 Discoveries and Golden Mummies of Egypt. Interpreting Identities from the…
Introducing Lost Roman Heroes (Feed Swap)
Mar 20, 2026
This week we’re sharing a special episode from Lost Roman Heroes, recently named a “must-listen history podcast” by Amazon Music and named one of the "Best Ancient History Podcasts" in Find that…
230: Khaemwaset & the Book of Thoth
Mar 16, 2026
The prince Kha-em-Waset (lived c.1260 BCE) was a learned man, and an accomplished priest. Centuries after his death, storytellers remembered the prince as a sage and magician. They told tales of his…
229: The First Egyptologist? Khaemwaset & the Apis Bulls
Mar 09, 2026
In 1263 BCE, priests announced the death of the APIS BULL. Sacred to Ptah, the bull dwelled in the temple at Men-nefer (Memphis). Now, in year 30 of Ramesses II, the King's son KHA-EM-WASET would…
228: Three Funerals & a Sed Festival
Mar 02, 2026
Loss and rejuvenation. Ramesses third decade in power was a time of death. The King's Great Wife Nefertari passed around year 25. Almost simultaneously, his mother Tuya, his second wife Iset-Nofret…
227: The One Where Iset Poisons Ra
Feb 16, 2026
What is the true name of god? Once upon a time, Ra ruled the earth directly. But the great goddess Iset/Isis desired to know his private name, the one hidden from all outsiders. A name that, if…
226: Nefertari's Tomb and Book of the Dead
Feb 09, 2026
The tomb of Queen Nefertari is one of the masterpieces of New Kingdom funerary monuments. The tomb is stunningly preserved, with an array of exquisite images, evocative texts (from the Book of the…
225: Nefertari, Queen of Egypt
Feb 02, 2026
The rise and reign of Nefertari (Nefret-Iry, "She Has Become Beautiful"). A girl of unknown origins (but some tantalising possibilites) who would rise to the rank of King's Chief/Great Wife…
Dinosaurs of Egypt (2026 Revised Edition)
Jan 12, 2026
In the Cretaceous Period (c.100 million years ago) Egypt and North Africa were radically different environments. With vast tidal flats and mangroves, and a shallow sea, the continent fostered…
The Grand Egyptian Museum is Open! Now what?
Dec 27, 2025
In this mini episode, I explain the history and significance of the new complex (why does Egypt need a billion-dollar museum?) and discuss what will happen to Cairo's other major institutions.
We…
Egyptology News: The GEM is Open (and New Discoveries)
Dec 26, 2025
The winter 2025/26 excavation season is underway, and lots of news is coming forth already. Let's explore the major finds!
Chapters:
The GEM is open 00:30.
Scans at Menkaura's pyramid…
224: Ozymandias (or, Shadow of the Colossus)
Dec 12, 2025
Divine intermediaries. Ramesses II commissioned many statues, some of which are among the largest ever quarried. From the halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum, to the bedrock of Aswan, we follow the…
223: Ramesses & Hattusili Best Friends Forever
Dec 05, 2025
Egyptian-Hittite Diplomacy. In the aftermath of the Treaty, Ramesses II and Hattusili III got down to business establishing their brotherhood. From prospective summits in Canaan, to fabulous…
Ramesses II War and Peace with Prof. Peter Brand
Nov 21, 2025
The ultimate pharaoh makes the ultimate agreement. In this interview, Prof. Peter Brand offers us his insights on the cultures of Egypt and Hatti around the time of the Year 21 Treaty. From the…
222: Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? The Egyptian-Hittite Treaty
Nov 14, 2025
The Egyptian-Hittite Treaty. In regnal year 21 (c.1272 BCE), Ramesses II announced a treaty with Hattusili III. The two kings united in "peace and brotherhood, forever," and agreed to a raft of…
221: Ramesses II Raiders of Syria
Nov 07, 2025
The later wars of Ramesses II (Years 8 to 15). Following Kadesh, Ramesses led or despatched further campaigns into Canaan and Syria. These battles are documented on his temple walls, preserving some…
220: Ramesses II Dead Sea to Galilee
Oct 31, 2025
Moves and counter-moves. In the aftermath of Kadesh, Muwattalli (King of Hatti) seems to consoldiated hold over Syria. Border territories like Amurru fell to Hittite influence. At home, Ramesses…
219: Abu Simbel, Ramesses' Great Temple
Oct 17, 2025
Holy mountain. Around 1286 BCE, builders started work at Abu Simbel. Sacred to a local form of Horus, this sandstone mountain would become one of the most famous monuments in the Nile Valley. It was…
218: Give Me Back My Donkey! and Other Tales
Oct 10, 2025
Daily Life in Ramessid Egypt (Part 1). Starting around 1300 BCE, the (surviving) corpus of written documents from Egypt begins to increase dramatically. It's not clear why, but papyrus and ostraca…
217: The Art of Kadesh
Oct 03, 2025
Our final part of the Kadesh story is Ramesses' art. Wall carvings, on major temples, present the pharaohs' summary of Kadesh and the conflict. They include many fun details, including enemy…
