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  • Ancient Egypt: the big questions | A HistoryExtra podcast series

From the secrets of the pyramids to the mysteries of mummification, ancient Egypt has captivated the popular imagination for centuries. In this five-part HistoryExtra podcast series, Emily Briffett is joined by curator and Egyptologist Campbell Price to look back at this remarkable culture, which left such a significant mark on history.

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Episode 1Why the Ancient Egyptians WEREN'T ancient. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Episode 2Reconstructing daily life in Ancient Egypt. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Episode 3What the ancient Egyptians REALLY thought about the pyramids. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Episode 4The DARK secrets behind ancient Egyptian worship. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Why are we OBSESSED with the ancient Egyptians?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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From excess soil to resurrection: the many ways Egyptians used wine. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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