Posted inGeneral Topics Mini Episodes
Mini Episode: The First Pharaohs
In this (quick) episode, I look at the word "Pharaoh." What it means, where it comes from, and why I hardly use it in the podcast (until now)... Listen on
Posted inGeneral Topics Mini Episodes
Mini Episode: Inauguration Day
In a shameless tie-in with recent events, we take a look at how an Egyptian king was selected, and then crowned. The process could be more complicated than you might…
Posted inGeneral Topics Mini Episodes
Mini-Episode: Dancers for God
Dancing the Magic Dance In a short break from our narrative, we meet some Egyptian entertainers. The lifestyles of the ancients involved many kinds of festivities: whether it was dancing…
Mini Episode: Tales of Wonder
In a short break from the narrative, we explore three tales set in the reigns of Sneferu and Khufu (4th Dynasty, c.2480 BCE). Listen on BibliographyNicolas Grimal, A History of Ancient Egypt,…
