S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki

One of the first times Dominique Gonçalves saw an elephant, it charged her. Yet she has devoted her life to studying them. In this episode, we hear about roundabout ways to find the thing you love, human-wildlife conflict, being underestimated, and asking for the things you want. ...  Show more

Mallory Dimmitt loves paddling and has used her athletic abilities to contribute to the scientific conversation. In this episode, we hear about wildlife corridors, over 2,000 miles of tropical forests, massive amounts of bugs, and the need for a good plan. --- This podcast is bro ...  Show more

Discover how a young boy's fascination with ancient Egypt led him to uncover a hidden treasure trove of pharaohs' riches. Explore the suspenseful moment when, after years of searching, Howard finally peered into the untouched tomb, revealing dazzling artifacts, glittering gold, a ...  Show more

Ever wonder what a mummy smells like? Or why millions of animals were mummified - including baboons? We climb into ancient tombs with Egyptologist Salima Ikram, to discover the science and culture of animal mummies. Salima is a real life tomb adventurer, cautious of scorpions and ...  Show more

Join us in this exciting episode as we journey back in time to ancient Egypt to uncover the mysteries of King Tutankhamun! From his royal lineage to his legendary tomb, we explore the life and times of this young pharaoh. Learn about the stunning treasures found within his burial ...  Show more

This is a kid-friendly episode of Overheard at Nat Geo! We encounter descriptions of mummification, a game show, lots of Black Goo, the aftermath of the Amarna period, and a missing heart! We dig into why ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun’s heart is missing from his tomb and what ...  Show more