Nov 14

What Sounds Do Fish Make?

What sounds do fish make? 🐟🎶 We know that cows say moo, and sheep say baa, but what do fish say? Come explore “Under the Sea” to discover the chorus of fish noises with help from fish ecologist Audrey Looby. We’ll find out how fish can be sneaky, loud, and even “slimy, grumpy ... Show More

23m 8s

Oct 29

Are Ghosts Real?

Are ghosts real… or not? That’s what Lily wants to know. To find out, we talk to a real-life Ghostbuster and science historian Efram Sera-Shriar, who takes us on a journey back in time to when the world’s most famous scientists became ghost investigators: Sitting in on séances, i ... Show More

25m 35s

Oct 17

The Dino Butt Fossil

Did dinosaurs sniff each other’s butts like dogs? That’s what listener Ernie wants to know! We’ll dig up the surprising dino discovery that leads to our answer with the help of one of the world’s foremost animal butt experts, Dr. Diane Kelly! You can learn more about Diane, and f ... Show More

25m 2s

Aug 2023

King Tut and Ancient Egypt

Join us in this exciting episode as we journey back in time to ancient Egypt to uncover the mysteries of King Tutankhamun! From his royal lineage to his legendary tomb, we explore the life and times of this young pharaoh. Learn about the stunning treasures found within his burial ... Show More

9m 14s

Oct 2022

S7E3.5 - Overheard on Greeking Out - The Hole Where King Tut’s Heart Used to Be

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 ... Show More

27m 34s

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

Oct 2022

The Hole Where King Tut’s Heart Used to Be

One hundred years since the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, archaeologists are still puzzling over the mysteries of his mummy. Why was he covered in “black goo” and buried without a heart? And how did his tomb remain hidden for so long? To answer these questions, we head to ... Show More

29m 29s

Sep 2022

Ägypten | Von Schätzen und Grabräubern

Hier wird gecheckt, warum es Mumien gibt, wie die Gräber der Pharaonen geschützt wurden und was die alten Ägypter an Katzen toll fanden.

24m 49s

Jun 2023

Tuto : fabriquer une momie égyptienne

Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour !Encore aujourd’hui, quand je me balade dans les musées, dès que je tombe sur une momie égyptienne, je suis bluffé par la qualité de la préservation du corps. On distingue les traits du visage, les dents, les ongles, les cheveux ... Show More

17m 55s

Nov 2022

How were people mummified?

Ancient Egyptians did lots of amazing things, from building pyramids to inventing a form of writing called hieroglyphics. They also mummified important people after they died. In this episode, we’ll explain how that process was done and why. We’ll also meet a museum curator wh ... Show More

35m 47s

Feb 2021

Behind the Story - Sweettoothia, Mummies, & Egyptian Treasures

The Behind the Story Series was designed to accompany the regular story episodes and provide more information about the places the goops travel to. While writing for Episode 82 - Sweettoothia and the Egyptian Pharaohs, I found out so many interesting things about Mummie ... Show More

13m 47s

The Tomb of the Animal Mummies