Ancient Egypt podcast episodes

Egyptologist Mark Lehner answers your burning questions on the pyramids, ancient Egypt’s most iconic monuments

In our new series delving into historical conspiracy theories, Joyce Tyldesley explores the origins of the theory that Ancient Egypt’s iconic monuments were built by creatures from out of this world

Jane Draycott tells the little-known story of Cleopatra Selene, daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and reveals how she turned a tragic inheritance into a triumphant reign

Joyce Tyldesley answers listener questions on ancient Egypt’s royal rulers

Christina Riggs looks beyond Tutankhamun’s treasures to explore how his legacy has been shaped colonialism and empire

Is it strange that we go to museums to look at dead bodies? Angela Stienne delves into the ethical debates around displaying ancient human remains

Are there any treasures left to be excavated in Egypt? Chris Naunton gives a lecture on some of the most fascinating ancient figures whose tombs are yet to be discovered

Joyce Tyldesley chronicles the life of Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen who was worshipped as a goddess and whose beguiling bust helped spark Egyptomania

Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley responds to listener questions about everyday life in ancient Egypt, from governance to dental care and cat mummies

Toby Wilkinson explores the remarkable reign of Ramesses II and considers whether he really was the most accomplished of all Egyptian pharaohs