Uncover the enigma of Genghis Khan's tomb in this captivating exploration. From legends of funeral processions to modern archaeology, join us on a quest to solve history's enduring mystery!
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Jun 26
Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler
Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly, not exactly gripping - but perfect for drifting off, relaxing, or just having som ... Show More
3m 7s
Aug 2022
Tutankhamun | 1. Unearthing the boy king’s lost tomb
One hundred years ago, in 1922, Egyptologist Howard Carter made one of the most spectacular discoveries in the history of archaeology, when he unearthed the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. In the first episode in our new series on the life, death and legacy of ... Show More
47m 30s
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
43m 16s
Nov 2023
Ancient Egyptian pyramids: everything you wanted to know
For millennia, Egypt’s mighty pyramids have acted as emblems of the vibrant ancient civilisation that once straddled the Nile Valley. From mysteries surrounding their design and construction and the discovery of new passageways, to the enigma of the Great Sphinx, the pyramids con ... Show More
56m 48s
Dec 2021
Ancient Egypt: The Great Sphinx
There are so many unresolved mysteries surrounding the iconic monument, like whether it’s really a sphinx, and if it could be a relic from the lost city of Atlantis. We look at a stone beard, a story from Plato, and patterns of erosion to investigate. Learn more about your ad cho ... Show More
44m 19s