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The History of Egypt Podcast

The History of Egypt Podcast

By: Dominic Perry
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 Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.Dominic Perry Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Scent of a Mummy: Smells and Pleasure in ancient Egypt, with Dora Goldsmith

    Scent of a Mummy: Smells and Pleasure in ancient Egypt, with Dora Goldsmith
    Jun 20 2025
    What did ancient Egyptians like to smell? Did they use any narcotics in their day to day lives? And what do mummified bodies smell like? Today, I'm pleased to welcome Dora Goldsmith to the podcast. Dora Goldsmith is a PhD-candidate at the Freie Universitat in Berlin, Germany. Specialising in ancient smellscapes, Dora explores how the ancient Egyptians perceived and described the scent of their world. Along the way, Dora introduces us to the favoured perfumes and flowers used by the ancients, some of their “recreational” substances, and how mummified bodies smell today. Publications by Dora Goldsmith at Academia.edu https://fu-berlin.academia.edu/DoraGoldsmith For perfumes and newsletter, email Dora Goldsmith directly at doragold@zedat.fu-berlin.de. Learn more about her reconstructions in the Ancient Egyptian Scent Kit. Follow Dora on Instagram @prof_dora Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Ancient Egypt Videos and Writing the Battle of Kadesh

    Ancient Egypt Videos and Writing the Battle of Kadesh
    Jun 17 2025
    We're joining YouTube! After many years of on-off effort, I'm finally putting podcast episodes in video form up on my YouTube channel. Also, a quick update on the narrative as a I prepare the Battle of Kadesh... Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@ancientegypthist Massive thanks to Amr Saleh for taking on the editing duties. I hope you'll all join us on an exciting journey to bring more ancient Egypt to you(tube). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Egypt Tour 2026 March, Come Sail Away with Me (and Ramesses)

    Egypt Tour 2026 March, Come Sail Away with Me (and Ramesses)
    Jun 10 2025
    Hello everyone, it’s that time again! In March of 2026, we’re offering a new itinerary in the Nile Valley. This one is called the New Kingdom Cruise. It lasts for ten days, with a special focus on the south, the monuments of Elephantine (Aswan) and Lake Nasser. We ride a cruise boat, organised by Ancient World Tours, and visit monuments of Thutmose III, Sety I, Ramesses II, and even the Roman Emperors. For bookings follow this link and use the password KALABSHA https://www.ancient.co.uk/holiday/history-of-egypt-podcast-2026-the-nubian-cruise/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
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I love this podcast! It's very informative. Excited to listen to more episodes. Definitely worth following.

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I love this podcast, ancient Egypt told from an up close and personal perspective. This podcast is free (although you can donate money to the maker), and so much better than most books about ancient Egypt and its people!

Nice narrative, and good information

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And overall incredible Podcast that's well researched and has many episodes I thoroughly enjoyed listening

The Best Podcast on Ancient Egypt by far

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A superb, contemporaneous retelling of ancient Egypt's history. A MUST for anyone who wants to learn more about the longest lived civilization the world had ever known. His enthusiasm for the subject, the music, and the content make this podcast THE one to listen to for information on the longest-lived civilization the world has ever known.

Detailed, Well-Reasoned, Thorough, Informative

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I’m not an Egyptologist. I’m a lowly attorney who has nothing to do with this topic.
But I’ve listened to 90% of this podcast and I find it amazing!
The man knows his stuff! And it is presented so even I understand it. I look forward to each episode.
I appreciate all the work that goes into each chapter and I look forward to what happens next.

Great listening!

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