Episode 4: The Sacred Ones
The Life and Immortality of Netjerykhet DjoserAround 2680 BCE, King Netjerykhet Djoser came to the throne, and Egypt would change forever. Over the next thirty years, an enormous monument would…
Interlude: Infinite Waters
Atum Creates the World.In the long eons before time, or existence, the Universe was an infinite ocean (Nun). Then, there was Atum "The One Who Is Complete." He was the…
Episode 3: Horus vs Seth
Second Dynasty, Warring Gods.The second phase of royal history, Dynasty 2, is more mysterious than the first. From 2850 - 2700 BCE, a shadow fell across the land: economic and climate…
Episode 2: Horus Takes Flight
The Nascent Kingdom.The Kingdom of Egypt has been established: now we can explore its first historical phase. The First Dynasty rulers (Aha, Djer, Wadjet, Merneith, Den and more) were accomplished rulers.…
Episode 1: The Two Lands
Narmer and the Birth of Egypt's Kingdom.Around 3000 BCE, a King rose to power in the Nile Valley. His name was Nar-mer, and he may be the first king of Egypt.…
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Episode 0: Introduction
Welcome to the History of Egypt Podcast: a 3000+ year history of the Nile Valley, its people and its culture. A massive tale of pharaohs, gods, art, love and war.…
