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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 202340min
177: Ramesses I, Born of the Sun
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
The 18th Dynasty Falls, the 19th Dynasty Rises
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 Mars 20231h 5min
175: The Ancient Egyptian Book of Gates (Part 1)
In the dark of the night, Ra took a journey through the Duat (underworld). His voyage was fraught with danger, but he also made many friends along the way. In the Book of Gates, the sun god takes a my...
21 Mars 202356min
174: Horemheb, Death and Legacy
The Death and Legacy of Horemheb (c.1305 BCE). Horemheb's reign ended after some 27-years of rule, though this is debated fiercely among historians. His latter-day achievements include an unorthodox a...
14 Mars 202357min
