Ancient Egypt... from Creation to Cleopatra

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Dinosaurs of Egypt (2026 Revised Version)

In the Cretaceous Period (c.100 million years ago) Egypt and North Africa were radically different environments. With vast tidal flats and mangroves, and a shallow sea, the continent fostered numerous…

News from the Field (Winter 2025-2026, Part 1)

The winter 2025/26 excavation season is underway, and lots of news is coming forth already. Let’s explore the major finds! Chapters: Sources:

224: Ozymandias (or, Shadow of the Colossus)

Divine intermediaries. Ramesses II commissioned many statues, some of which are among the largest ever quarried. From the halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum, to the bedrock of Aswan, we…

News from the Field (Winter 2025-2026, Part 1)

The winter 2025/26 excavation season is underway, and lots of news is coming forth already. Let’s explore the major finds! Chapters: Sources:

Update: A little behind

Hello all, A quick update. It’s been a minute since I published new blog posts for episodes. The podcast is still running and releasing new episodes. Quite simply, I’ve been…

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2026 Tour, “New Kingdom Cruise”

SOLD OUT, STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE TOURS Hello everyone, it’s that time again. Time for a tour to Egypt. In March of 2026, we’re offering a new itinerary in the…

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Ancient Egypt... from Creation to Cleopatra

Recent Episodes

Dinosaurs of Egypt (2026 Revised Version)

News from the Field (Winter 2025-2026, Part 1)

224: Ozymandias (or, Shadow of the Colossus)

News & Updates

News from the Field (Winter 2025-2026, Part 1)

Update: A little behind

2026 Tour, “New Kingdom Cruise”

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224: Ozymandias (or, Shadow of the Colossus)

News from the Field (Winter 2025-2026, Part 1)

Episode 1: The Two Lands