Dinosaurs of Egypt (2026 Revised Edition)
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 numerous...
12 Jan 30min
The Egyptian Book of Gates (Complete)
The New Kingdom "Book of Gates" explores Ra's journey through the Duat (Underworld). Passing the western horizon at sunset, Ra sails through the land of the dead. His journey is beset by dangerous cre...
5 Jan 1h 56min
News from the Field (2025-2026 Part 1)
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: 04:12. Disc...
26 Dec 202519min
Thanks for listening (End-of-Year Wrap-up 2025)
A quick message to say thanks for listening in 2025, and what's coming up on the podcast... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Dec 20253min
Egyptology & Podcasting: Interview with Science Factory (Preview)
I recently did an interview with the Science Factory YouTube channel. This is a short preview of the conversation. Find the full video at the Science Factory on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
19 Dec 20256min
224: Ozymandias (or, Shadow of the Colossus)
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 Kin...
12 Dec 202536min
223: Ramesses & Hattusili Best Friends Forever
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 gift-exch...
5 Dec 202534min
Let's visit Egypt? Tour 2026 November, "Roaming with Ramesses"
In November of 2026, I’d like to take you on a tour I’m calling “Roaming with Ramesses.” Themed around the 19th Dynasty, and the days of the Ramessid pharaohs, we’ll explore multiple sites across nort...
28 Nov 202514min
