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228: Three Funerals and a Sed Festival
Loss and rejuvenation. Ramesses II’s third decade in power was a time of death. The King’s Great Wife Nefertari passed around year 25. Almost simultaneously, his mother Tuya, his second…
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227: The One Where Iset Poisons Ra
Story: Iset and the Secret Name of Ra. Once upon a time, Ra ruled the earth directly. But the great goddess Iset/Isis desired to know his private name, the one…
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226: Nefertari’s Tomb & Book of the Dead
The tomb of Queen Nefertari is one of the masterpieces of New Kingdom funerary monuments. The tomb is stunningly preserved, with an array of exquisite images, evocative texts (from the…
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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:
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UPDATE: We are now caught up with the released episodes. Thank you everyone for your patience! Hello all, A quick update. It’s been a minute since I published new blog…
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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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