This is a kid-friendly episode of Overheard at Nat Geo! We encounter descriptions of mummification, a game show, lots of Black Goo, the aftermath of the Amarna period, and a missing heart!
We dig into why ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun’s heart is missing from his tomb and what archaeologists have learned a century since the discovery of the young pharaoh’ ... Show More
Oct 20
S11E8 - All Systems Argo 5 - Fleecing the Family
Oh Muses! It's time for the Argonauts to grab the Golden Fleece and skiddadle. We encounter unequal gender roles, the disappointment of a cool aunt, an unforgivable crime that turns out to be forgivable, the death of a brother, and dragons that are actually snakes.
21m 23s
Oct 13
S11E7 - All Systems Argo 4 - Medea Enters the Chat
Oh Muses! Descendent of Helios, daughter of Colchis, and clever sorceress; Medea is here to save the day. We encounter several impossible tasks, love-arrows used irresponsibly, complicated family dynamics, and oxen that can breathe fire.
19m 2s
Oct 6
S11E6 - All Systems Argo 3 - Argus is as Good As Yours
Oh Muses! The Argonauts and their undemocratically elected leader Jason are on the hunt for the Golden Fleece. We encounter more murder on more islands, a boxing match, lots of different scary birds, more trials of leadership, an abundance of Arguses, and magnificent hair.
29m 4s
Sep 2022
Tutankhamun | 6. secrets of the pharaoh's mummy
There’s no more instantly recognisable symbol of ancient Egypt than a mummy. And, of course, the mummy of Tutankhamun is the most famous of all. But what can we learn from looking at the mummified body of an ancient boy king? In episode 6 of our series on Tutankhamun, Ellie Cawth ... Show More
41m 16s
Jun 2022
S1E1 - Archaeologist Nora Shawki
Inspired as a young child by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, Nora Shawki fell in love with the history of her country of Egypt. In this episode, we hear about discovering ancient treasures, sending lots of emails, unavoidable changes, and cities buried under your backyard. --- ... Show More
10m 21s
Aug 2023
Howard Carter and the Discovery of King Tut
Discover how a young boy's fascination with ancient Egypt led him to uncover a hidden treasure trove of pharaohs' riches. Explore the suspenseful moment when, after years of searching, Howard finally peered into the untouched tomb, revealing dazzling artifacts, glittering gold, a ... Show More
9m 8s
Oct 2021
153a: The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Part 1)
Seek and Discover. In this episode, we begin the tale of the most famous tomb in history. KV62, a small monument, in the lower reaches of the Valley of the Kings. Overlooked for three thousand years, the tomb finally emerged thanks to a persistent excavator and a stroke of good f ... Show More
1h 42m