Now as Then

Also featuring: Transcript: OSIRIS: Seth, why? SETH: Oh, you know exactly why brother ISIS: Oh, Osiris, I suppose it falls to me to revive you. RA: Seth, you are prepared for tonight? SETH: As always, my King. APEP: [Hisses] RA: Then I trust you to protect me with all your strength. SAMANTHA LIN: Now, what … Continue reading "Season 2 Episode 1: Seth Apart"

With a river as widely known as the Nile, you’d think the average would know a little more about it. You’re in luck! Listen in, and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Nile River and its purposes over time. We will then explore how changes over time brought the Nile to … Continue reading "Season 2 Episode 2: Journey Down the Nile"

You’ve probably heard of the famous King Tut. Be it museum exhibits or Tut-themed paraphernalia, it seems like the whole world is obsessed with this boy king. But why does he so enamor us today, and how have our depictions of him created and perpetrated an Orientalist narrative that has had negative consequences in both … Continue reading "Season 2 Episode 3: Tutmania"

We discuss how the goddess Isis has changed throughout time from when she was first created in ancient Egypt to nowadays where she is still revered by some in the world. Transcript [Introduction-0:00] Gabriela Ramirez: Thank you for tuning in. My name is Gabriela Ramirez and you’re listening to Season Two, Episode Four of Now … Continue reading "Season 2 Episode 4: The Purpose of Isis"

Have you ever wanted to explore the old tombs of Ancient Egypt? Ever wonder why they were made? Or what exactly the journey to the underworld looked like? In this episode of Now as Then, we’ll be diving into Ancient Egyptian tombs, the ways they assisted the dead to the underworld, and the ways that … Continue reading "Season 2 Episode 5: Tombs, Funerals, and Underworlds, Oh My!"

In this episode, we will discuss how Egyptian pyramids have changed as a symbol of power, from mythological and foundational elements in ancient Egypt to a source of commercialization and attraction in modern Egypt. We will also discuss how this change occurred, under the context of Orientalism and cultural appropriation of elements of the pyramids … Continue reading "Season 2 Episode 6: Pyramids: Mighty to Shiny"

Did Egyptian art inspire Christian art and even modern photography? This podcast is meant to explore the mother and child iconography type throughout different cultures, religions, and times. The discussion starts by describing the statue of Isis and Horus and then moves onto multiforms of it, including Coptic Orthodox depictions of Mary and Jesus, Renaissance … Continue reading "Episode 5: Like a Virgin: Madonna and Child"

How much do you think you know about mummies? Do you think they are tasty? Ooo yummy mummy *wink wink*? Or scary? Or a conspiracy theory made up by the government? This podcast busts open the biases people have accumulated about ancient Egypt by discussing changes in how people have perceived mummies throughout time. Introduction: … Continue reading "Episode 3: #Mummymania"

Who was Cleopatra? Why has her fame transcended across time throughout all of history? Depends on who you ask. These questions and more will be discussed in the contents of this podcast. Alexis Kim, Undergraduate UCLA Lily Marquez, Undergraduate UCLA Radha Patel, Undergraduate UCLA Roberto Vindel, Undergraduate UCLA Featuring Kylie Thomsen, Graduate Student, UCLA Transcript … Continue reading "Episode 2: Cleopatra – The Last Pharaoh"

This podcast goes over how the Sphinx changes over time. It originated in Egypt as a guardian figure representative of the pharaoh. Over time and through societies, the image and meaning of the Sphinx morphs. The original meaning of the Sphinx from Egyptian culture is not how the world views the Sphinx today. The modern … Continue reading "Episode 1: The Time Traveling Sphinx"

Hello Egyptophiles! Ever wondered what the Egyptian eye really means? What exactly does it have to do with power and kingship? And who is Horus anyways? In this episode, we’re introducing you to Horus and the many ways he’s been represented through history, from a sacred falcon-headed god to an evocative symbol of Egypt. From … Continue reading "Episode 4: Falcons & Pharaohs"