Coffin engravings! Archaeology ethics! Linen wrappings! Repatriation! Sexy hippos!
We’re back with more mummies in this Part 2 with the wonderful Drs. Salima Ikram & Kara Cooneywho chat about animal mummies, eating mummified remains, plant resins, the debate over human sacrifice, coffin reuse, Egyptian tourism, the worst temple gift shop in history, and what ... Show More
Oct 9
Horror Neurobiology (WATCHING SCARY STUFF) with Austin Lim
Thrills. Chills. Hiding behind your hands. It’s officially SPOOKTOBER month with a huge, fascinating (and I promise, mellow) episode on why humans watch horror, and what’s happening in your brain. Not only do we have the author of “Horror on the Brain: the Neuroscience Behind Sci ... Show More
2h 17m
Apr 2023
Mysteries of Ancient Egypt with Dr. Kara Cooney
🌅🇪🇬🌅 Stephen Asma and Paul Giamatti get to the bottom of all your burning questions on Ancient Egypt with UCLA Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney. They go deep into mysteries surrounding pyramids, death cults, aliens, mummies and cats from that time period, as well as unexpected to ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2022
Niqaabi's Tell All | Part Two
In part two, Cadar, Yusra, Fatima, and Ismahaan continue the legendary conversation. They dive into topics such as stereotypes, marriage, twitter comments, and many more with hilarity, depth and eloquence. Buy your tickets for the Growth Conference, happening July 16-17 in Minnes ... Show More
1h 32m
May 2019
A Lady's Life in Ancient Egypt, Part 2
Season 2, Episode 2. Let's continue our day as an everyday lady in ancient Egypt's New Kingdom during the 18th Dynasty. We'll talk about what we're doing for both work and pleasure, go to a feast, and explore medicine, contraception, mummification and the afterlife. Put on your b ... Show More
40m 11s