Secrets of Egypt Revealed Podcast!
Unearth the hidden mysteries of Egypt in the "Secrets of Egypt Revealed Podcast"! Join Canadian Egyptologists Laura Roy and Francois Roy on a captivating journey through ancient temples, tombs, pyramids, and museums. Delve into timely topics of Ancient Egyptian history with lively discussions and expert commentary from Egypt. Don't miss this first-ever Canadian Ancient Egypt podcast, launching September 2023, where every episode uncovers a different site and its eternal secrets.
Podcasting since 2023 • 12 episodes
Secrets of Egypt Revealed Podcast!
Latest Episodes
Episode 9: Cairo: Colossi of Memnon Reborn: The Resurrection of the Greatest Mortuary Temple of All!
It was the largest temple ever built all in one go – for one god! Yet, with earthquakes, flooding, looting and a thousand natural calamities, all that has remained for centuries are the two famous colossal statues– The Colossi of Memnon – stand...
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Episode 9
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Episode 8 (Part 2): Cairo: The Story of a Vibrant Victorious City
From its earliest origins in the fort of Babylon… to the tented town of Fustat…through the rise of Al Qahirah, sacred city of the Fatimids, Salah al Din and the Crusades… all the way to the Arab Spring of 2011, Cairo’s history is as vibrant and...
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Episode 8
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Episode 8 (Part 1): Cairo: The Story of a Vibrant Victorious City
From its earliest origins in the fort of Babylon… to the tented town of Fustat…through the rise of Al Qahirah, sacred city of the Fatimids, Salah al Din and the Crusades… all the way to the Arab Spring of 2011, Cairo’s history is as vibrant and...
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Episode 7: Philae Temple of Isis: Magic. Mystery and Egypt’s Last Enduring Temple
Ahhh… Philae Temple, the last surviving temple of Egypt – and the domain of Isis, goddess of love and beauty. In this week’s episode, Laura and Francois will delve into the fascinating cult of Isis, the beloved and its intersection with Christi...
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Episode 7
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Episode 6: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Billion-Dollar Home for Tut’s Treasures
Zahi Hawass calls it the greatest cultural project of the 21st century. It’s the largest archaeological museum in the world that stands at the foot of the Giza Pyramids. Recorded just prior to its opening, Laura and Francois discuss its incredi...
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