The Ramessids Rule, with Prof. Peter Brand
Peter Brand (Part 2): Ramesses I and Sety I. The start of Egypt's 19th Dynasty saw two significant reigns. Ramesses I, though short-lived, established a new regime and legacy. His son, Sety I, confirm...
17 Mai 202355min
The Ramessids Rising, with Prof. Peter Brand
Peter Brand (Part 1): Ramesses I and his Household. When Paramessu became Ramesses I, his ascent marked a "break" in many ways. For historians studying this period, the evidence presents these pharaoh...
16 Mai 202344min
Ramesses I, International Mummy of Mystery with Dr. Peter Lacovara
Ramesses I and Pharaoh's Palace(s). Dr. Peter Lacovara is an experienced archaeologist, museum curator, and specialist in the palaces of Egyptian pharaohs. Since the 1980s Dr. Lacovara has been involv...
10 Mai 20231h 1min
Introducing: The Mummy Movie Podcast!
The Mummy Movie Podcast is dedicated to the many (many) films in which ancient Egyptian mummies play a role. From the 1932 classic, to the 1999 remake, and dozens more in between, mummies are a classi...
6 Mai 202320min
178: From Nile to Niagara, The Mummy of Ramesses I
Ramesses I (Part 2): Family, Regime, Remains. In 1304 BCE, Ramesses I rules Egypt. The new royal family is an interesting group, and we have a surprisingly detailed idea of Ramesses' son Suty (Sety). ...
2 Mai 202340min
177: Sun Born, Ramesses I
Ramesses I (Part 1): Appearing in Splendour. In this episode, we repeat the career and rise of Paramessu (content recycled from episode #170). Then, we begin the reign of Ramesses I, who takes the thr...
24 Apr 202356min
Introducing: Dynasty 19
Reflective and Prospective. In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on the outgoing 18th Dynasty (and its last scion, Horemheb). Then, we consider some of the major themes that will appear in Dyn...
18 Apr 202326min
176: The Ancient Egyptian Book of Gates (Part 2)
From hours 6-12, Ra continues his journey. The great serpent Apep returns, bringing an army of his followers. The sun god deals with those who have died in horrible ways. The journey reaches its clima...
28 Mar 20231h 5min
