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Oct 2021
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Egyptian pharaohs: everything you wanted...

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What did the word ‘pharaoh’ mean? How did you become an ancient Egyptian king? And what was that beard all about? Speaking with Emily Briffett, Joyce Tyldesley answers listener questions and top internet search queries about ancient Egypt’s royal rulers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc ... Show More
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