Elizabeth Frood

Christina Riggs, a Professor of the History of Visual Culture, shares insights on the stunning 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and its historical significance. Elizabeth Frood, an Associate Professor of Egyptology, delves into the archaeological context and the treasures within the tomb. John Taylor, a curator at the British Museum, examines the funerary artifacts and their importance. Together, they explore the enduring global fascination with Tutankhamun and how the excavation shaped perceptions of ancient Egypt.

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.

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.