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Mar 2023
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The Gorgeous Legacy of Egyptian Queen Ne...

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Friend of the podcast Gina Berry joins us to talk about one of her favourite women from history: Nefertiti! In this incredibly long conversation, we get into exactly how long ago Nefertiti lived (VERY LONG AGO), how unusual her husband Akhenaten's reign was (VERY), and how messed up everything still is vis-a-vis her famous sculpture and where it's located.

You can follow Gina on Twitter @gbdolfan

If you want to read more about Nefertiti and ancient Egypt, Gina recommends:

Amarna Sunrise: Egypt from Golden Age to Age of Heresy by Aidan Dodson 

Amarna Sunset: Nefertiti, Tutankhamen, Ay, Horemheb, and the Egyptian Counter-Reformation (Revised) by Aidan Dodson 

Nefertiti, Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt: Her Life and Afterlife by Aidan Dodson 

Nefertiti: Unlocking the Mystery Surrounding Egypt's Most Famous and Beautiful Queen by Joyce Tyldesley

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