Elizabeth Frood
Associate Professor of Egyptology and Director of the Griffith Institute who discusses archaeological context, tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the material culture from Tutankhamun's burial.
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Dec 26, 2019 • 53min
Tutankhamun
Elizabeth Frood, an Egyptology expert from Oxford, Christina Riggs, a visual culture scholar, and John Taylor, a curator at the British Museum, dive into the fascinating world of Tutankhamun. They discuss the dramatic 1922 discovery of his tomb and the subsequent media frenzy that transformed public perception of ancient Egypt. The conversation highlights the pivotal role of photography in archaeology, examines the legacies of Tutankhamun's royal family, and explores the ongoing cultural impact of his treasures on Egyptian identity and art today.
Oct 1, 2009 • 42min
Akhenaten
Experts in Egyptology discuss Pharaoh Akhenaten's radical religious reforms in ancient Egypt, his shift to worshiping a single solar god Aten, the controversial changes in art and architecture, and the enduring fascination with Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti despite attempts to erase them from history.
