The Dirt Diaries

Welcome back to another episode of the Dirt Diaries podcast! Dr. K is back and is talking about the ancient handbooks for the recently deceased in ancient Egypt. Did you know the Book of the Dead wasn't the only funerary text? That's right; she's covering the three used for over two thousand years. What are these texts? How did they help? Was the journey to the afterlife scary? These are the Dirt Diaries... Join Patreon with all your tomb mates, be part of the copper crew, and see what's in the restricted section for extra history, mythology, and archaeology content: patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesFollow Dr. K on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_ https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_/ Travel with me, take my lectures, and more! https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn

The Dirt Diaries are back again this week with another crazy topic! Did you know a craft store bought stolen art and forgeries? Well, now you do! That's right, Dr. K is talking all about the multiple times Hobby Lobby got caught in the illegal antiquities trade! Why did they buy it? How did this happen more than once? And more importantly, how does the Epic of Gilgamesh fit into it all? These are the Dirt Diaries... Join patreon with all your tomb mates, be part of the copper crew and see what's in the restricted section for extra history, mythology and archaeology content: patreon.com/TheDirtDiaries Follow Dr. K on social media: https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ https://tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_ Travel with me, take my lectures, and more! https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn

In this week's episode, we are moving from Mesopotamia over to China as we cover the period of the warring states, the first emperor of China, his quest for immortality, and, of course, his terracotta army. How was this game of thrones won when China was not unified? What secrets does his tomb hold? And did he consume mercury? These are The Dirt Diaries... Join Patreon with all your tomb mates and members of the restricted section for extra history, mythology, and archaeology content! patreon.com/TheDirtDiaries Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_ https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_/ Take a class, travel with me, and more! https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn

Welcome back, everyone! We are diving into a new episode all about the infamous businessman from ancient Mesopotamia! That's right—we're staying at the site of Ur to investigate the world's oldest complaint! At almost 4000 years old, what was the complaint about? Copper! But is there more to the story, or was this just a one-off? And who was our guy, Ea-Nasir? Patreon Dirt Diaries now has a Patreon for extra history, archaeology, and mythology content! Join now and connect with all your history friends! patreon.com/TheDirtDiaries A huge thank you to Steffen for sending me this 3D-printed complaint tablet! You can find him on TikTok @steffenbakksigils and his link tree here: https://linktr.ee/Steffenbakksigils Drop your email to get alerts when the new Egypt trip launches! https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/tenninger-g08n2 Follow me on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_ https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_/ Take a class from me and more! https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn

Welcome back, explorers! Dr. K is back with a new episode about the death pits in the royal cemetery at Ur. This cemetery, which houses over 1800 graves, was uncovered during a joint expedition between the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania. Sir Leonard Woolley uncovered riches never before seen and also stumbled on a find that would take the news by storm: the death pits of Ur. As this episode touches on sensitive topics, listener discretion is advised. Please take care while listening. Want more ancient iconography, Greco-Roman mythology, ancient magic, and superstitions? Be sure to check out Tenn on her off weeks on Styx and Bones with Chelsea and Tenn! For extras about the Dirt Diaries, Egypt Trips, socials, and more, check everything out here: https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn

Crack open your books. The Dirt Diaries is back again, with Dr. K delving into one of the most well-known pharaohs in ancient history: Akhenaten. As a ruler during Dynasty XVIII, he had everything in place for him to succeed, but his new religion would shake Egypt to its very core when he decided to wage war on the gods. Want more ancient symbols, amulets, and superstitions of the Mediterranean world with a dash of Greek Mythology? Be sure to check Tenn out on her off weeks with Styx and Bones with Chelsea and Tenn! For extras about the Dirt Diaries, Egypt 2024 trip, socials, and more check out the links here: https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn Got a question? Email me! dirtdiaries.tenn@gmail.com

Welcome back, explorers! Ready to get wet? Because The Dirt Diaries is back again with Dr. K discussing the Bronze Age shipwreck, the Uluburun. She's talking about the riches on board, the final stop and answering the question, how much did the contents on the ship cost? Can't get enough ancient history, archaeology news, and more from Dr. K, be sure to subscribe to her Instagram or her Tiktok for extra daily posts. For more about the Dirt Diaries, Egypt Sept 2024 trip, and Styx and Bones, check out the link here: https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn Got a question? Email me: dirtdiaries.tenn@gmail.com

Welcome back, explorers! The Dirt Diaries is back again, and Dr. K discusses ancient ink and tattoos of the ancient world. While there are many incredible examples of tattoos from antiquities, we are looking at a few from Pharaonic Egypt and prehistoric Europe! Want more on ancient symbols, amulets, superstitions of the Mediterranean world, and mythology, be sure to check out Styx and Bones with Chelsea and Tenn during the off-weeks of the Dirt Diaries! For more about the Dirt Diaries and the upcoming Egypt trip, check out the links here: https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn Check out more here for Styx and Bones: https://beacons.ai/styxandboness

In this engaging conversation, Dr. K, an expert in ancient history and tomb curses, unpacks the real chilling tales from the ancient world. They explore how tomb curses served as protective measures, uncovering examples from Egyptian to Neo-Assyrian cultures. The discussion leaps to unique magical spells aimed at guarding against snakes found in a recently discovered burial chamber. With a blend of humor and reverence, Dr. K inspires listeners to reflect on the legacies they wish to leave behind.

Dr. K, an expert in Ancient Egypt, dives into the intriguing history and myths surrounding King Tutankhamun. He unpacks the famous tomb discovery by Howard Carter in the 1920s and the sensationalized curse that captivated the world. Discover how King Tut's early life and his father's radical religious reforms shaped his reign. The episode also explores the rise of Egyptomania in Hollywood, linking the ancient to modern pop culture phenomena like 'The Mummy.' It's a fascinating journey through history, folklore, and legacy!