John Darnell

Join Dr. John Darnell, a Yale Egyptologist and curator, along with his fellow scholar Dr. Colleen Darnell, as they unpack the 19th-century craze for all things Egypt—dubbed 'Egyptomania.' They dissect how Napoleon’s exploits and monumental finds like the Rosetta Stone shaped modern perceptions of ancient culture. From art and architecture to the vibrant life celebrated in tombs, they illuminate the evolution of Egyptology and its profound social impact. Discover the intriguing partnership behind the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb and the transition of archaeological practices into Egyptian hands.