Egyptology News: The Pharaohs' Parade

Prof. Peter Brand joins us for one final conversation about Ramesses II: Egypt's "Ultimate Pharaoh." If you haven't read it, I highly recommend Peter's book Ramesses II: Egypt’s Ultimate Pharaoh (2023). It covers everything I discussed, and much more, in exceptional detail. Learn ...  Show more

How does Ramesses II stack up to his predecessors? Why did ancient writers connect him with the Trojan War? In this episode we explore tales of Ramesses, told in antiquity, and consider his legacy in the modern world. Music: Keith Zizza and Luke Chaos. Bibliography Brand, P. (201 ...  Show more

On the show today... Hollywood is in mourning following the news that Kirstie Alley has died after a short battle with cancer. Here's everything we know. And headlines about the 'Good Morning America Cheating Scandal' have been dominating our newsfeeds for the past few days, so w ...  Show more

Kings are practically synonymous with ancient Egypt, and it's not just because their monuments - like the pyramids - still tower above the desert and the Nile. Egyptian society was organized around the pharaohs in many different ways, but how did they come into being? What turned ...  Show more

On the show today… Today there have been numerous reports floating around stating that Anna Wintour is banning the Kardashian family from the next Met Gala. While we’re pretty confident this is not true, the intricacies of why the Kardashians hold the power here is the real story ...  Show more

Please take my listener survey to help improve the podcast: www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave  The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will take place on the 6th of May, 2023. The Palace has announced that it will “reflect the monarch’s role today and look towar ...  Show more