In 1881, a remarkable discovery took place in Luxor, Egypt. In the hills of Deir el-Bahari, a secret tomb held the reburied mummies of Egypt’s famous pharaohs. Figures like Sety I, Ramesses II, Thutmose III, and Amunhotep I lay in rest, in carefully hidden coffins. However, the caskets themselves hold many secrets, which today’s guest has spent years explori ... Show More
Oct 2024
Momiology (MUMMIFICATION) Part 2 with Salima Ikram & Kara Cooney
<p>Coffin engravings! Archaeology ethics! Linen wrappings! Repatriation! Sexy hippos!</p><p>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 s ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2017
The Keeper of Buddha's Bones
The mystery of the 2,000 year old little bronze box, the Kanishka casket, that was said to hold the remains of the Buddha himself. Presented by Kanishk Tharoor Produced by Maryam MarufContributor: Vazira Fazila-Yacoubali Zamindar, Brown UniversityPicture: Replica of the Kanishka ... Show More
14m 27s
Apr 2025
Uncovering The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
Journey deep into the ancient sands of Egypt as host Danny Leibowitz uncovers the secrets of the Tomb of Abydos—a site shrouded in myth, mystery, and forgotten history. From rumored portals to the gods to unexplained carvings, this episode explores what lies beneath one of Egypt’ ... Show More
7m 15s