The History of Egypt Podcast - Dominic Perry

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The 18th Dynasty Falls, the 19th Dynasty Rises Apr 18, 2023

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Reflective and Prospective. In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on the outgoing 18th Dynasty (and its last scion, Horemheb). Then, we consider some of the major themes that will appear in Dynasty 19, and the continuities between the two eras. Finally, we reflect on the 10th Anniversary of The History of Egypt Podcast!

Date: c.1305 BCE.
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Music by Luke Chaos.

Select Bibliography:

D. D. Baker, Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs Volume I: Predynastic to the Twentieth Dynasty 3300 – 1069 BC (Cairo, 2008).

K. M. Bryson, ‘Some Year Dates of Horemheb in Context’, Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt 51 (2015), 285–302.

K. M. Bryson, ‘The Reign of Horemheb: History, Historiography, and the Dawn of the Ramesside Era’, Unpublished PhD. Thesis, Johns Hopkins University (2018).

E. Cruz-Uribe, ‘The Father of Ramses I: OI 11456’, Journal of Near Eastern Studies 37 (1978), 237–44.

A. Dodson, Amarna Sunset: Nefertiti, Tutankhamun, Ay, Horemheb, and the Egyptian Counter-Reformation (2nd edn, Cairo, 2017).

A. Dodson and D. Hilton, The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt (London, 2004).

E. Hornung, Das Grab des Haremhab im Tal der Könige (Bern, 1971).

C. Manassa Darnell, ‘Transition 18th—19th Dynasty’, UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology (2015).

J. Van Dijk, ‘New Evidence on the Length of the Reign of Horemheb’, Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt 44 (2008), 193–200.

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176: The Ancient Egyptian Book of Gates (Part 2) Mar 28, 2023

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From hours 6-12, Ra continues his journey. The great serpent Apep returns, bringing an army of his followers. The sun god deals with those who have died in horrible ways. The journey reaches its climax, and the dawn approaches...

Date: c. 1305 BCE (first appearance).
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Music intro and interludes: Luke Chaos.
Sistrum: Tahya Hathor Systrum.
TRANSLATIONS of the Book of Gates by Erik Hornung (2014) and John Darnell & Colleen Manassa Darnell (2018)

Select Bibliography:

C. Carrier, Grands Livres Funéraires de l’Égypte Pharaonique (Paris, 2009).

J. C. Darnell and C. Manassa Darnell, The Ancient Egyptian Netherworld Books (Writings from the Ancient World 39; Atlanta, 2018).

N. J. Dominy, ‘Mysteries of Ancient Egypt’s Sacred Baboons Revealed’, Scientific American, <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mysteries-of-ancient-egypts-sacred-baboons-revealed/> accessed 3.21.2023 (2021).

N. J. Dominy, ‘Secrets of the Sacred Baboons’, Scientific American 325 (2021), 46–53.

E. Hornung, Das Grab des Haremhab im Tal der Könige (Bern, 1971).

E. Hornung, The Egyptian Book of Gates, trans. T. Abt (Zurich, 2014).

J. Roberson, ‘The Royal Funerary Books: The Subject Matter of Scenes and Texts’, in R. H. Wilkinson and K. R. Weeks (eds), The Oxford Handbook of the Valley of the Kings (New York, 2016), 316–332.

M. Smith, Following Osiris: Perspectives on the Osirian Afterlife from Four Millenia (Oxford, 2017).

Theban Mapping Project, ‘KV 57 The Tomb of Horemheb’.

J. Zandee, ‘The Book of Gates’, Liber Amicorum: Studies in Honor of Professor Dr. C.J. Bleeker (Leiden, 1969), 282–324.

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175: The Ancient Egyptian Book of Gates (Part 1) Mar 21, 2023

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In the dark of the night, Ra took a journey through the Duat (underworld). His voyage was fraught with danger, but he also made many friends along the way. In the Book of Gates, the sun god takes a mysterious but meaningful journey...

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Date: c.1305 BCE (first recorded appearance).
Source: KV57, the tomb of Horemheb, and others.
Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com.
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Music intro: Jeffrey Goodman.
Music interludes: Cover versions by Luke Chaos.
Music outro: Ancient Lyric.
TRANSLATIONS of the Book of Gates by Erik Hornung (2014) and John Darnell & Colleen Manassa Darnell (2018).

Select Bibliography:

J. Assmann, Egyptian Solar Religion in the New Kingdom: Re, Amun and the Crisis of Polytheism (1995).

C. Carrier, Grands Livres Funéraires de l’Égypte Pharaonique (2009).

J. C. Darnell and C. Manassa Darnell, The Ancient Egyptian Netherworld Books (2018).

E. Hornung, Das Grab des Haremhab im Tal der Könige (1971).

E. Hornung, Das Buch von den Pforten des Jenseits, I (1979).

E. Hornung, Das Buch von den Pforten des Jenseits, II (1984).

E. Hornung, The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife (1999).

E. Hornung, The Egyptian Book of Gates, trans. T. Abt (2014).

C. Manassa, ‘The Judgement Hall of Osiris in the Book of Gates’, Revue d’Égyptologie 57 (2006), 109—150.

J. Roberson, ‘The Royal Funerary Books: The Subject Matter of Scenes and Texts’, in R. H. Wilkinson and K. R. Weeks (eds), The Oxford Handbook of the Valley of the Kings (2016), 316–332.

M. Smith, Following Osiris: Perspectives on the Osirian Afterlife from Four Millenia (2017).

Theban Mapping Project, ‘KV 57 The Tomb of Horemheb’.

Y. Volokhine, Le porc en Égypte ancienne (2014).

J. Zandee, ‘The Book of Gates’, Liber Amicorum: Studies in Honor of Professor Dr. C.J. Bleeker (1969), 282–324.

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174b: Unfinished Business Mar 18, 2023

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Horemheb's Lesser-known works and monuments. A selection of "off-cuts" from the Horemheb narrative including the Luxor Cachette, Horemheb's burial(s) of the Apis Bulls, and the rock-cut temple at Gebel Silsila.

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Music and Interludes: Luke Chaos.
Additional music interludes: Keith Zizza.
See statues from the Luxor Cachette in Luxor Museum, Wikimedia.
Logo image: Horemheb with Amun, from the Luxor Cachette (Photo by Dominic Perry, 2022).

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174: Horemheb, Death and Legacy Mar 14, 2023

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The Death and Legacy of Horemheb (c.1305 BCE). Horemheb's reign ended after some 27-years of rule, though this is debated fiercely among historians. His latter-day achievements include an unorthodox approach to building his Memorial Temple, as well as an innovative and spectacular royal tomb. Ultimately, the King reached the end of his reign, leaving a legacy that deserves greater attention...

Date: c.1305 BCE.
Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com.
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Intro music and interludes: Luke Chaos.
Additional interludes: Keith Zizza.
Outro music: Ancient Lyric.
Read the excavation report for Horemheb/Ay's Memorial Temple at The University of Chicago.

Select Bibliography:

N. Brown, ‘Coffin of Ramesses II’, American Research Center in Egypt.

K. M. Bryson, ‘Some Year Dates of Horemheb in Context’, Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt 51 (2015), 285–302.

K. M. Bryson, ‘The Reign of Horemheb: History, Historiography, and the Dawn of the Ramesside Era’, Unpublished PhD. Thesis, Johns Hopkins University (2018).

A. Dodson, Amarna Sunset: Nefertiti, Tutankhamun, Ay, Horemheb, and the Egyptian Counter-Reformation (2nd edn, 2017).

U. Hölscher, The Excavation of Medinet Habu II: The Temples of the Eighteenth Dynasty (1939). Available free online.

E. Hornung, Das Grab des Haremhab im Tal der Könige (1971).

M. Nilsson and P. Martinez, ‘In the Footsteps of Ricardo Caminos: Rediscovering the “Speos of Gebel el Silsila”’, in G. Rosati and M. C. Guidotti (eds), Proceedings of the XI International Congress of Egyptologists (2017), 445—449.

N. Reeves, ‘The Coffin of Ramesses II’, Proceedings of the First Vatican Coffin Conference 19–22 June 2013, I (2013), 425—438.

Theban Mapping Project, ‘KV 57 The Tomb of Horemheb’.

A.-C. Thiem, Speos von Gebel es-Silsileh: Analyse der architektonischen und ikonographischen Konzeption im Rahmen des politischen und legitimatorischen Programmes der Nachamarnazeit (2000).

J. Van Dijk, ‘New Evidence on the Length of the Reign of Horemheb’, Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt 44 (2008), 193—200.

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Hatshepsut King of Egypt (Compilation) Feb 23, 2023

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Her life and reign (c. 1500 - 1475 BCE). As pharaoh of Egypt, Hatshepsut achieved great wonders. The magnificent temple at Deir el-Bahari (Djeser Djeseru), an enormous trade fleet to Punt (modern Ethiopia, Somalia, or Yemen), the expansion of Karnak Temple and the erection of great obelisks, and the promotion of new ideas in royal mythology and propaganda. In this compilation of previously-released episodes, we discuss Hatshepsut's rise to power, her assumption of kingship, her great monuments and achievements, and the loyal servants who supported her rule. In the end, we also explore Hatshepsut's legacy, both in the ancient world and our own...

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Additional content (not included in this compilation):

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Music of Ancient Egypt (Re-Release) Feb 16, 2023

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Music was everywhere in ancient Egypt: in the fields, in the temple, on the parade ground, and in the home. Songs and compositions were a part of daily life, and abundant evidence survives for the art of musicianship in the ancient world. In this compilation, we explore some of the notable evidence for ancient Egyptian music. We look at instruments, musicians and songs, unpacking the artwork and texts from this ancient profession. We also have interviews! Jeffrey Goodman and Michael Levy come on the show to discuss their work recreating ancient instruments and soundscapes...

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Music Credits:

Flute: Erik the Flutemaker (Youtube) (Website)
Sistrum: Tahya of HathorSystrum (Youtube) (Website)
Harp: Michael Levy (Website)
Prayer: Michael Atherton (Website)
Drums: Jeffrey Goodman (Youtube) (Website)
Michael Levy: https://ancientlyre.com/
Jeffrey Goodman: https://www.jeffreygoodmanmusic.com/

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Mini Episode(s): Music in Ancient Egypt – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)
Interview: Michael Levy – The History of Egypt Podcast (egyptianhistorypodcast.com)
Logo: A blind (?) harper from the Tomb of Nakht, New Kingdom.

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Undead Pharaohs: The Tomb Kings (Re-Release) Feb 09, 2023

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A History of the Tomb Kings (Part 1). The undead lords of Khemri, the Tomb Kings of Nehekhkara, are a staple of the Warhammer Fantasy world. They sweep across the dunes in skeletal chariots, backed by giant scorpions, terrifying Ushabti warriors, and the magnificent Hierotitans. Undead liche priests rain magical destruction on their enemies, while the Kings themselves smite foes with impunity. In forgotten lands, their enormous pyramids hold many dangers but promise riches to the brave and the foolhardy alike...

CHAPTER TIME CODES

Nehekhara 06:00
Settra Prince of Khemri 18:10
Settra the Imperishable 29:50
The Time of Kings, the Rise of Nagash 48:06
The Tyranny of Nagash 56:44
The Creation of the Tomb Kings 1:08:34
Miniatures and Inspirations of Ancient Egypt 1:25:16
Epilogues 1:40:34

Date c.2,500 Before the Imperial Calendar (I.C.)
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Music by TableTop Audio www.tabletopaudio.com
Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com
Music from Pond5 www.pond5.com
Logo image: Settra the Imperishable, fanart by Daniel Knoblich https://www.artstation.com/artwork/N0KVJ
References, images, and more information at https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/the-tomb-kings/

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Update: 2023 February Feb 08, 2023

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A Trilogy of Tales (Re-Release) Feb 02, 2023

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The Doomed Prince; The Tale of Two Brothers; and the Sorcerer's Apprentice. Ancient Egypt has given us many tales, both fantastical and historical. In this episode, I have compiled three famous stories. These come from the New Kingdom and the Greco-Roman eras, and they give us insights to the fantastical world of ancient Egyptian storytelling.