019: From Beginner to Unofficial Tour Guide at an Egyptian Temple: Juan's Story
In this episode of Voices of Ancient Egypt, host Dr. Melinda sits down with Juan Jimenez, a retired systems engineer who turned a lifelong fascination with history into a practical skill that had his ...
30 Apr 22min
018: What No One Tells You Before Your First Egypt Trip
In this episode of Voices of Ancient Egypt, Egyptologist Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst shares a hot take that will completely transform your approach to travel to Egypt. While most travelers return home wi...
28 Apr 10min
017: Why You Aren’t Learning Hieroglyphs Faster
In this episode, Dr. Melinda breaks down the top three mistakes that prevent students—and even professionals with PhDs—from successfully learning to read hieroglyphic texts. You will discover that the...
21 Apr 19min
016: Bridging the Sacred: How Ancient Egyptians Accessed the Gods
In this episode, Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst explores the fascinating ways ancient Egyptians sought favor and communication with their deities, debunking common misconceptions. You will discover the exc...
7 Apr 21min
015: These Two Things Will Forever Change How You Look at Egyptian Tombs
In this episode, Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst deconstructs the common myths surrounding ancient Egyptian tombs, moving beyond pop culture tropes like "mummy's curses" to reveal the dual nature of these sa...
30 Mar 22min
014: What My Students Taught Me about Hieroglyphs
In this episode, Dr. Melinda shares a behind the scenes look at her teaching experience, revealing a transformative lesson she learned from her students about the right and wrong ways to study hierogl...
24 Mar 15min
013: From Bogged Down Memorizing Signs to Reading Next-Level Egyptian Texts with Ed Smith-Rowland
In this episode of the Voices of Ancient Egypt podcast, Dr. Melinda interviews Ed Smith-Rowland, a computer programmer and engineer who successfully transitioned from a frustrated "lone nerd" with a t...
10 Mar 26min
012: From Hesitant Beginner to Confident Translator of Hieroglyphs with Marysa Alexander
Many people dream of reading hieroglyphs but are paralyzed by the fear that it's too hard or that they aren't ready to take the next step. In this episode, student Marysa Alexander reveals how she ove...
8 Mar 27min
