June 2017 – The History of Egypt Podcast

Syrian Tales (A Charity Series)

ANNOUNCEMENT: the History of Egypt Podcast presents "Syrian Tales," a 3-part miniseries recounting stories from Bronze Age Syria (c.2400 to 1500 BCE). These episodes are available only by donation (here),…

1441 – 1418 BCE: Amunhotep II (18th Dynasty, Part 4) New Kingdom Part 1 (Episode 52-89)

Episode 78: The Duties of the Vizier

Amunhotep II (Part 2): The Pharaoh's Servant. The Vizier Rekh-mi-Re was a powerful and influential man. Serving Thutmose III, and then Amunhotep II, Rekhmire was the mayor of Thebes, and…

Mini Episodes The Religious Year (12 Parts)

Mini Episode: Banquet Festivities

The Month of Cats and Snakes (The Religious Year 5/12). The fifth month, Ta-Abet ("the banquet offering") was a month for worshiping snakes and cats above all. In particular, the…