Podcast appearances and mentions of chris naunton

News from the Field 2025, Part 1. In February 2025, the breaking news was the discovery of a royal tomb. An archaeological mission working in Luxor are confident they have located the grave of King Thutmose II. The tomb itself was discovered in late 2022, and the team announced it publicly in early 2024. I reported on that initial find in the news roundup for that year. Now, another season has passed, and the team's work has come to fruition... I am also joined by Dr. Chris Naunton, former Director of the Egypt Exploration Society, who was discussed the new find on his blog, and joins us to share some wider context and speculation. Music interludes by Keith Zizza and Luke Chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hace más de 90 años, en 1922, en el Valle de los Reyes de Egipto, el arqueólogo y egiptólogo Howard Carter realizó el mayor hallazgo arqueológico de la historia: el descubrimiento de la tumba de Tutankamón y sus tesoros de oro valorados en casi mil millones de dólares. El hallazgo de Carter convirtió a Tutankamón en el faraón más famoso de la historia del antiguo Egipto. Pero la verdadera historia del rey Tut ha quedado envuelta en un velo de mito, y muchos misterios en torno a su tumba siguen sin resolverse hasta el día de hoy. En Tutankamón, el misterio de la momia quemada, el egiptólogo Chris Naunton organiza la investigación más exhaustiva jamás realizada para construir la imagen definitiva de Tutankamón. Naunton adopta un enfoque de la historia antigua del siglo XXI, reuniendo la evidencia más reciente de un equipo de arqueólogos, anatomistas y geólogos; y combina gráficos en 3D, reconstrucción estilizada e investigación forense de acción y aventuras, para ofrecer nuevos conocimientos sobre cómo fue enterrado Tutankamón, por qué su tumba fue la única que permaneció intacta y el perdurable enigma en torno a cómo murió. Naunton comienza su examen revisando las notas y fotografías originales de Carter que, hasta ahora, han estado archivadas y olvidadas. Del material de Carter surgen una serie de pistas que sugieren anomalías sobre el entierro y la propia momia. Un examen detenido de la máscara mortuoria y el tocado de Tutankamón, uno de los objetos más emblemáticos encontrados dentro del sarcófago, revela que tal vez la máscara no fue hecha originalmente para Tutankamón. Para conocer la infancia de Tut y la relación con su padre (Akhenaton) y su hermana (Ankhesenamun), Naunton se reúne con Melinda Hartwig, una experta en historia egipcia. Tut tiene nueve años cuando su padre muere y se convierte en el niño rey. El Egipto que hereda Tut se encuentra en un estado de cambio económico y agitación religiosa provocada por las reformas de su padre, incluida la adoración de un dios, Atón, dios del sol. Naunton explica los increíbles esfuerzos que hizo Tut, con la ayuda de su principal asesor, el visir Ay, para restaurar la estabilidad y que Egipto volviera a adorar a múltiples dioses. Incluso las estatuas que representaban al dios supremo de Egipto presentaban el rostro de Tut. Entonces, ¿por qué la tumba de Tut no reflejaba su elevado estatus? En cambio, su tumba era pequeña, carecía de la magnificencia del lugar de descanso de Ramasés Sexto y estaba escondida en el fondo del Valle de los Reyes. Un estudio de los restos momificados de Tut puede proporcionar la respuesta a estas preguntas. Cuando un equipo de la Universidad de Liverpool en Inglaterra radiografió el esqueleto de Tut en 1968, encontraron fragmentos de hueso sueltos dentro del cráneo y especularon que Tut había sido asesinado. Pero en 2005, los resultados de una tomografía computarizada completa arrojaron una explicación diferente de cómo murió Tut. ¿Podría haber muerto en batalla? ¿Por qué sufrió grandes daños en la caja torácica del lado izquierdo? ¿Por qué le faltaba el corazón?

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most recognisable statue in the world - and one of the most mysterious. Even its Western name is misleading, since the monument bears little resemblance to the sphinx of ancient Greek mythology. Conflicting stories about who built it and why have circulated since ancient times. These include tales of what lies inside… In this episode, Dr Chris Naunton joins Matt Lewis to explore how the Sphinx was likely made; the evidence for who made it; and the many myths that surround it to this day.Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hosted by: Matt LewisEdited by: Tim ArstallProduced by: Matt Lewis, Robin McConnellSenior Producer: Anne-Marie LuffProduction Coordinator: Beth DonaldsonExecutive Producers: Etienne Bouvier, Julien Fabre, Steve Lanham, Jen BennettMusic:Bayek Of Siwa by Sarah SchachnerNomads Of The White Desert by Sarah SchachnerCthonic Invasion by Sarah SchachnerPtolemy's Lament by Sarah SchachnerIf you liked this podcast please subscribe, share, rate & review. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From being a contestant on The Great British Bake Off to the presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals, and a judge on Junior Bake Off, Liam Charles knows baking. How did a boy from East London discover his talent in the kitchen? Well, Harry makes Liam tell all! We discover what made him tick as a child, his favourite joke, and listen to find out who he picks for Harry's Virtual Graveyard. We were also joined by Chris Naunton who taught us all about Pyramids! Thank you Chris, you can buy his very good book here.  Harry is on tour in 2025! Get your tickets at harryhill.co.uk Get in touch: harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1798, the young French General Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt. After successfully taking Alexandria, he ordered the reconstruction of a fort at the nearby city of Rosetta. As his soldiers did the back-breaking work of digging fortifications in the blazing sun, they uncovered an archaeological treasure that would prove to be the key to Egypt's past - the Rosetta Stone.Dan is joined by Egyptologist and writer Dr Chris Naunton to tell us what exactly was written on this vital relic, and why it mattered.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and James Hickmann, and edited by Max Carrey.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off for 3 months using code ‘DANSNOW'.We'd love to hear from you - what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.

El egiptólogo Dr. Chris Naunton descubrió las claves que apuntan a un misterioso incendio de la momia del Niño Rey. ¿Esto arroja luz sobre la causa de la muerte del joven faraón?

The Silver Pharaohs refers to a lesser-known set of ancient Egyptian rulers of the 21st Dynasty, named for the abundant silver discovered in their tombs.First excavated in 1939 by Prof Pierre Montet, the tombs were filled with fantastic solid silver death masks and elaborate chambers, on par with the likes of Tutankhamun. Despite this, they've failed to garner the same amount of attention.Today, Tristan is joined by Egyptologist and friend of the podcast Dr Chris Naunton to highlight the significance of these findings, what they can tell us about the rulers Psusennes I and Shoshenq II, how they paint a vivid picture of this important period of history.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code ANCIENTS - sign up here.You can take part in our listener survey here.

The Great Pyramids of Giza are awesome feats of engineering and precision. So who built them - and how? Was it a mysteriously super-advanced civilization now oddly extinct? Was it even aliens? Nah, course not! Rutherford and Fry investigate how these inspiring monuments were really constructed, and learn about the complex civilisation and efficient bureaucracy that made them possible. Professor Sarah Parcak busts the myth that they were built by slaves. In fact, she reveals, it was gangs of well-paid blokes fuelled by the ancient Egyptian equivalent of burgers and beer. And Dr Chris Naunton explains how it was not some mysterious tech, but incredible organisation and teamwork which made it possible to transport massive stone blocks over long distances several thousand years before trucks arrived. Dr Heba Abd El Gawad points out how racism led to bizarre assumptions in the history of archaeology, and how those assumptions linger in contemporary conspiracy theories which refuse to accept that Egyptians could have built the pyramids themselves! Contributors: Professor Sarah Parcak, University of Alabama, Dr Chris Naunton, Egyptologist and broadcaster, Dr Heba Abd El Gawad, University College London

The Great Pyramids of Giza are awesome feats of engineering and precision. So who built them - and how? Was it a mysteriously super-advanced civilization now oddly extinct? Was it even aliens? Nah, course not! Rutherford and Fry investigate how these inspiring monuments were really constructed, and learn about the complex civilisation and efficient bureaucracy that made them possible. Professor Sarah Parcak busts the myth that they were built by slaves. In fact, she reveals, it was gangs of well-paid blokes fuelled by the ancient Egyptian equivalent of burgers and beer. And Dr Chris Naunton explains how it was not some mysterious tech, but incredible organisation and teamwork which made it possible to transport massive stone blocks over long distances several thousand years before trucks arrived. Dr Heba Abd El Gawad points out how racism led to bizarre assumptions in the history of archaeology, and how those assumptions linger in contemporary conspiracy theories which refuse to accept that Egyptians could have built the pyramids themselves! Presenters: Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford Contributors: Professor Sarah Parcak, University of Alabama, Dr Chris Naunton, Egyptologist and broadcaster, Dr Heba Abd El Gawad, University College London Producers: Ilan Goodman & Emily Bird

On the west bank of the Nile, across from the ancient city of Thebes, lies the Valley of the Kings - the final resting place of several Pharaohs and their families. The valley is a 1,000 ft wide wadi [valley] that was utilised as a royal burial ground by three dynasties of the New Kingdom for over half a millennia. Made famous by Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun in 1922, the Valley of the Kings is home to the most celebrated archaeological finds in history.For this third episode of our special miniseries on Tutankhamun, Tristan is joined by renowned egyptologist, broadcaster and author, Dr Chris Naunton to learn more about the incredible place where Tut and so many others entered the realm of the dead.Edited by Aidan Lonergan.For more Ancients content, subscribe to our Ancients newsletter here. If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madrid's wonderful Secret Kingdoms bookshop hosted our conversation with Dr Chris Naunton, who is an author, TV personality and Egyptologist extraordinaire. With our illustrious guest, we spoke about inspiring future generations, colonialism, how to use a trowel, and so much more. We also get María's insight into the event, as she was the one asking the questions. And one of the co-hosts - who incidentally won a raffle at the event - mispronounces Tutankhamun on more than one occasion. Buy María's book here.  Enjoy!  Facebook: El Arpa Instagram: El_Arpa_ Twitter: Elarpa1 Blog: Irish Slice of Madrid Music: Pictures of the Floating World by Pale Tussuck, Skyline Horizon by Rho, and Someday by Sergey Cheremisinov. Photo Credit: egyptindependent.com.

There's no more instantly recognisable symbol of ancient Egypt than a mummy. And, of course, the mummy of Tutankhamun is the most famous of all. But what can we learn from looking at the mummified body of an ancient boy king? In episode 6 of our series on Tutankhamun, Ellie Cawthorne and Dr Chris Naunton explore what the ancient Egyptians believed happened after death, delve into ancient mummification processes and follow Tutankhamun's mummy on his somewhat unexpected adventures in the afterlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tutankhamun is the most famous pharaoh of all, but what do we actually know about his short life and reign? In episode three of our series on the boy king, Ellie Cawthorne speaks to Professor Aidan Dodson and Dr Chris Naunton about the defining events of Tutankhamun's reign, before taking a look at his family, health and lavish lifestyle. They also investigate the young pharaoh's premature death, delving into theories of murder, malaria and death by hippopotamus. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest building in the world for nearly four thousand years…until it was beaten by Lincoln Cathedral.This week Dallas is joined by Egyptologist and friend Chris Naunton for a crash course in pyramid construction and the mysteries that surround them.Discover where pharaohs were buried before pyramids came along; find out who is believed to have designed the very first pyramid; and learn why they wanted to build giant triangles in the desert in the first place.The episode was produced by Freddy ChickEdited by Thomas Ntinas The senior producer is Charlotte Long For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here. If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts, and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Famed across the ages and around the world - everyone knows the name Cleopatra. But how did she become one of the most infamous women in history?Born in 69BCE, a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Hellenistic Egypt, Cleopatra VII lived a tumultuous life. Within two turbulent decades of taking the throne of Egypt, Cleopatra had emerged the victor of a brutal civil war. She won the hearts of two of Rome's most powerful men, and successfully restored a golden age for her kingdom - she was a force few dared to reckon with.In this episode, Tristan is joined by Professor Joyce Tyldesley, Dr Chris Naunton, and Dr Glenn Godenho, to discuss the rise of Cleopatra.Produced by Annie Coloe. Edited and sound designed by Thomas Ntinas.For more Ancients content, subscribe to our Ancients newsletter here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today!To download, go to Android or Apple store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thank you for listening!  On this episode I get to pick the brain of Egyptologist, photographer and Film Maker Curtis Ryan Woodside. We have some real talk about ancient Egyptian Dynasties, Art and History. Egypt's mysteries continue to amaze us all and Cutris is on the hunt for the answers. Check out the YouTube link bellow for his films and stay tuned for more mind bending mysteries! Curtis Ryan Woodside - YouTube Instagram Expand you experience with us.  Our Website YouTube Merch! TicTok Music by Vinny The Saint Web and Production Expert - Bo Shaftnoski Curtis Ryan Woodside, born 15 March 1995 in South Africa, is a Film-maker, egyptologist, author & photographer. With over 12 Million youtube views, a Series on Amazon Prime, Absolute History & TRACKS "Egypt Through The Ages, and author of a 620 page book sharing the same name as the series, as well as  author of Children's book "Sorceress Hollow". Curtis's documentaries and films have been screened at 19 international film festivals to date, and has created some very successful documentaries such as Egyptian Secrets At the Vatican, Nefertari The Life of An Egyptian Queen, as well as several others alongside Celine Dion & Daniel Radcliffe. Growing up in South Africa, Curtis has recently relocated to Italy, where he is continuing his documentary film-making. Passionate about ancient history, in particular ancient Egypt, which has allowed him to visit many exciting places and interview many interesting people in the Egyptological world such as Salima Ikram, Zahi Hawass, Chris Naunton, Kara Cooney, Bettany Hughes & Lady Carnarvon.    

In his lifetime King Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, forged one of the largest empires in ancient history. But it was what happened to Alexander following his demise – his ‘life after death' - which resulted in one of the great archaeological mysteries of the ancient Mediterranean. Following his death, aged just 32, his corpse became of prime importance for his former subordinates – a talismanic symbol of legitimacy during the tumultuous period that was the Wars of the Successors. Later still, the body and tomb of this great conqueror – placed right in the centre of ancient Alexandria – retained its importance. From Ptolemaic pharaohs to Roman emperors, Alexander's tomb became a place of holy pilgrimage for many seeking power and prestige. For several centuries the tomb of this Macedonian ruler was one of the great attractions of the ancient Mediterranean. That was, however, until the end of the 4th century when all mention of this building, and the precious corpse housed within, disappeared. So what happened to Alexander's tomb? And where might Alexander's body be buried today? To talk through several theories surrounding one of ancient history's great archaeological mysteries, Tristan from The Ancients chatted to Dr Chris Naunton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his lifetime King Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, forged one of the largest empires in ancient history. But it was what happened to Alexander following his demise – his ‘life after death' - which resulted in one of the great archaeological mysteries of the ancient Mediterranean. Following his death, aged just 32, his corpse became of prime importance for his former subordinates – a talismanic symbol of legitimacy during the tumultuous period that was the Wars of the Successors. Later still, the body and tomb of this great conqueror – placed right in the centre of ancient Alexandria – retained its importance. From Ptolemaic pharaohs to Roman emperors, Alexander's tomb became a place of holy pilgrimage for many seeking power and prestige. For several centuries the tomb of this Macedonian ruler was one of the great attractions of the ancient Mediterranean. That was, however, until the end of the 4th century when all mention of this building, and the precious corpse housed within, disappeared. So what happened to Alexander's tomb? And where might Alexander's body be buried today? To talk through several theories surrounding one of ancient history's great archaeological mysteries, Tristan from The Ancients chatted to Dr Chris Naunton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his lifetime King Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, forged one of the largest empires in ancient history. But it was what happened to Alexander following his demise – his ‘life after death' - which resulted in one of the great archaeological mysteries of the ancient Mediterranean.Following his death, aged just 32, his corpse became of prime importance for his former subordinates – a talismanic symbol of legitimacy during the tumultuous period that was the Wars of the Successors. Later still, the body and tomb of this great conqueror – placed right in the centre of ancient Alexandria – retained its importance. From Ptolemaic pharaohs to Roman emperors, Alexander's tomb became a place of holy pilgrimage for many seeking power and prestige. For several centuries the tomb of this Macedonian ruler was one of the great attractions of the ancient Mediterranean. That was, however, until the end of the 4th century when all mention of this building, and the precious corpse housed within, disappeared. So what happened to Alexander's tomb? And where might Alexander's body be buried today? To talk through several theories surrounding one of ancient history's great archaeological mysteries, Tristan chatted to Dr Chris Naunton. The third of 3 episodes we recorded with Chris earlier this summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Among the rulers of Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra VII has long held a place in legend, her story having been told in folklore, by Shakespeare and in Hollywood movies. In reality, however, her story remains unfinished. The location of her final resting place remains lost to us. Dr Chris Naunton is back with us to explore the possible answers to this mystery, from Alexandria to Taposiris Magna, join us on this trawl through the evidence of Cleopatra's final days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cleopatra. Hers is one of the most famous names that endures from antiquity. The victor of a civil war. The mistress of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. The last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt. The protagonist of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. A fearsome leader and brilliantly astute politician. The whereabouts of her tomb remains one of the great mysteries of the ancient world. But what about the baths? Over the past year Dr Chris Naunton has been looking into old references to ‘Baths of Cleopatra', a building supposedly somewhere under modern Alexandria. Where in the city could its remains be today? And could this building really have links to Cleopatra? In this podcast, Chris talks Tristan through his research into this lost building of ancient Alexandria See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pixel Politics The Podcast- An educational podcast inviting guests from within politics, history and gaming to sit down and talk about everything political and historical about games. In this episode, we talk to Egyptologist Dr Chris Naunton and Museum collection manager Gemma Renshaw about their project Playing in the Past. Playing in the past teaches history through exploring the digitally recreated worlds of video games such as Assassin's Creed. Check it out here: https://playing-in-the-past.com/home-3/playing-in-the-past/ Visit www.pixelpolitics.co.uk/ for more educational tools designed to teach you about politics and history through video games. Check out and follow our social media pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixe1politics/ ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pixe1politics ​Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pixe1politics

This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and International history publications for March 2021. Books covered on the show include: 'Goya: A Portrait of the Artist' by Janis Tomlinson, 'War in the Shadows: Resistance, Deception and Betrayal in Occupied France' with Patrick Marnham, 'Egyptologists Notebooks' with Chris Naunton, 'Killing at It's Very Extreme: Dublin October 1917-November 1928 with Derek Molyneux and Darren Kelly and 'The Secret Life of the Savoy Hotel' with Olivia Williams.

In this episode of History Gems, Dr Nicola Tallis ventures back to ancient Egypt to uncover the tomb of Tutankhamun in the company of Egyptologist and author Dr Chris Naunton. Tutankhamun was barely known to the modern world until 1922, when British archaeologist Howard Carter chiseled through a doorway and entered the boy pharaoh's tomb, which had remained sealed for more than 3,200 years. Join Nicola and Chris as they explore what he found in the tomb - and find out why Tutankhamun was buried with clean underwear and a packed lunch! To see images of the jewels and other items discussed in this episode, check out @historygemspod on both Twitter and Instagram.

Iszi chats to Dr Chris Naunton about the hidden stories found within Egyptologists' notebooks. The British Museum Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to ‘all studious and curious persons'. Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from exclusive Members' lectures at the Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and her own musings. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #membercast or email friends@britishmuseum.org

The length of time between the rule of Cleopatra and the erection of the Pyramids is the same as that between now and the birth of Jesus Christ. With that in mind, it is perhaps no surprise that some periods of Ancient Egypt fall beneath the radar. The Late Period of Ancient Egypt, however, is not without drama. These final centuries are characterised by repeated invasions and leadership by foreign rulers. Chris Naunton is an Egyptologist, writer and broadcaster. He spoke to Tristan about the influence of external forces on Ancient Egyptian society from the Third Intermediate Period through the Late Period. This included Libyan, Assyrian, Persian and, notably, an Ancients’ favourite, the Macedonian Alexander the Great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The length of time between the rule of Cleopatra and the erection of the Pyramids is the same as that between now and the birth of Jesus Christ. With that in mind, it is perhaps no surprise that some periods of Ancient Egypt fall beneath the radar. The Late Period of Ancient Egypt, however, is not without drama. These final centuries are characterised by repeated invasions and leadership by foreign rulers. Chris Naunton is an Egyptologist, writer and broadcaster. He spoke to Tristan about the influence of external forces on Ancient Egyptian society from the Third Intermediate Period through the Late Period. This included Libyan, Assyrian, Persian and, notably, an Ancients’ favourite, the Macedonian Alexander the Great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The length of time between the rule of Cleopatra and the erection of the Pyramids is the same as that between now and the birth of Jesus Christ. With that in mind, it is perhaps no surprise that some periods of Ancient Egypt fall beneath the radar. The Late Period of Ancient Egypt, however, is not without drama. These final centuries are characterised by repeated invasions and leadership by foreign rulers. Chris Naunton is an Egyptologist, writer and broadcaster. He spoke to Tristan about the influence of external forces on Ancient Egyptian society from the Third Intermediate Period through the Late Period. This included Libyan, Assyrian, Persian and, notably, an Ancients’ favourite, the Macedonian Alexander the Great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Chris Naunton is back, and The Golden Age of Egyptology Part 2 is here!  Danger! Why did early travellers to Egypt choose to 'take on the appearance of Turks'? How inhospitable was Egypt in the 19th Century? Which tombs found in the golden age have since been lost and who decided to remove some of the most beautiful friezes?  Why did Akhenaten cause Egyptologists to fall out and what's with the purchase of slave girls??? Find out this and more in part two of what proved to be a fascinating discussion with Egyptologist Dr Chris Naunton!   @chrisnaunton www.chrisnaunton.com

Are there any treasures left to be excavated in Egypt? Chris Naunton gives a lecture on some of the most fascinating ancient figures whose tombs are yet to be discoveredIn a lecture he delivered at our 2019 Chester History Weekend, Chris Naunton discusses his book Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt. He talks about some of the most fascinating ancient figures whose tombs are yet to be discovered, including Alexander the Great, Nefertiti and Cleopatra, and asks – will their burial places ever be found? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back all! Thanks for joining us! Today it’s the sequel I’ve been looking forward to recording for a while now – I’m joined by the charming and witty Chris Naunton to discuss his newest release, Egyptologists Notebooks, and the so called Golden Age of Egyptology – but was it all that golden? Stay tuned to find out! Chris Naunton is former director of the Egypt Exploration Society. He’s appeared on the BBC and channel five hosting shows covering Flinders Petrie (the founding father of scientific Egyptology) and Tutankhamun, and numerous other shows including Egypt's Unexplained Files! (alongside yours truly!) He’s currently the Director of the Robert Anderson Research Charitable Trust (RARCT), a London-based charity that provides support to visiting academics, and he’s the President of the International Association of Egyptologists ….and on top of all of that-  he’s written two fascinating books, the first Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt we discussed last year, so be sure to go check that episode out! The second, Egyptologist's Notebooks, we’ll be digging right into today AND in the following episode, yes, this is a two-parter. So for those of you who’ve been hankering for a deep dive into the world of early exploration, adventure and ground-breaking Egyptology, well, you’re in for a treat!   Chris can be found at  chrisnaunton.com and @chrisnaunton on twitter & instagram   I also have a quick announcement if you’ll indulge me. Like many people producing these shows, it’s beginning to dominate my life and I’m hitting the point where I need the show to support itself. I'd love nothing more than to grow this channel up from more than a hobby I squeeze in between work gigs - I have SO MANY great guests lined up that I can't fit in yet because I don't have time between scrabbling to try keep food on my cat's table (everything is hers, as cat-owners will attest). But I can't do it without you. So if you feel like you can support the show and chuck in a buck (or five, I mean, you do you!) then I'd be much obliged, forever grateful, and I might even give you a shout out – however, not one to do things the obvious or easy way, I’m not setting up a Patreon. If you support the podcast, you get the podcast. Even if you don’t support the podcast ...you still get the podcast! But possibly not for terribly much longer. SO if you want to do that, head on over to liberapay which is my current crowd-fund/patron platform of choice and any support will be hugely appreciated. And that can be found @docharrison https://liberapay.com/DocHarrison/ - please be advised, they do take recurring payments up front, so don't be caught out by that - I wouldn't want anyone coming back feeling they'd been unfairly charged!  This is an evolving experiment. I may move to a different platform if demand for extras is strong, but I don't really want to lock any features behind a paywall, so bear with me whilst I try this out...and hopefully this will stay viable for a long time to come!    Thanks for reading/listening, and stay safe out there. Dr P. 

Chris Naunton joined me on the podcast to talk about the work of the many people who contributed to our understanding of ancient Egypt.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of this podcast from the beginning (400 extra episodes). We're running live podcasts on Zoom, we've got weekly quizzes where you can win prizes, and exclusive subscriber only articles. It's the ultimate history package. Just go to historyhit.tv to subscribe. Use code 'pod1' at checkout for your first month free and the following month for just £/€/$1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Naunton joined me on the podcast to talk about the work of the many people who contributed to our understanding of ancient Egypt.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of this podcast from the beginning (400 extra episodes). We're running live podcasts on Zoom, we've got weekly quizzes where you can win prizes, and exclusive subscriber only articles. It's the ultimate history package. Just go to historyhit.tv to subscribe. Use code 'pod1' at checkout for your first month free and the following month for just £/€/$1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Naunton discusses his new book 'Egyptologist's Notebooks' and tells the stories of the famous explorers, adventurers and scholars as well as the legions of others whose important contribution is less well known.

We chat with Dr Chris Naunton about life as an Egyptologist. Ancient Egypt is one of, if not the most well known ancient civilisations in the world, Spanning across millennia with huge ups and downs, hundreds of kings and queens and of course huge feats of engineering such as the pyramids. Dr Chris has had an amazing and incredibly varied career from studying Hieroglyphs, Pharaohs and Pyramids to Tomb hunting, Writing books and making Tv documentaries, as well as running a charity and teaching the general public about the vast history of Egypt. Within the world of Egyptology their is space for those who are highly academic as well as those that can really engage and teach the general public about this fascinating period of history. If like me you love your history you will struggle to think of a cooler way to spend your working life. Where do i sign up?!

Interview episode. Chris Naunton is the former head of the Egypt Exploration Society and the elected President International Association of Egyptologists (2016-2019). With decades of experience, he is an enthusiastic and engaging scholar, with a particular talent for outreach and communication. Dr. Naunton sat down to discuss the city of Amarna, its exploration, and the evidence that helps us connect with its ancient, famous people. Dr. Naunton's website and books https://chrisnaunton.com. Youtube seminars: "The People of Amarna" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A6f5yk1QdM,"A History of the Egypt Exploration Society" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AgqomUA-BQ, and The Lost Tombs of Egypt" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-ogtWxeV9A. Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com Follow the podcast at https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/all-episodes/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan is joined by Egyptologist Dr. Chris Naunton to hear all about Tutankhamun. Plus, Dan answers your questions on itches and electricity and explores the Poison Garden.

Egyptologist Chris Naunton talks us through his favourite writers, explorers and books. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where are the tombs of Alexander the Great or Cleopatra? Both rulers were buried in Egypt, but their tombs have never been found despite years of intensive research and excavation. Yet we have tantalizing clues. Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt describes the quest for these and other great missing tombs those we know existed, but which have not yet been identified.Dr Chris Naunton is an Egyptologist and the Director of the Egypt Exploration Society. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is there anything left to find in the sands of Egypt??? YES! And this man knows how and (potentially) where!!  Dr Chris Naunton is an Egyptologist, broadcaster and author. In addition to being the former director of the Egypt Exploration Society, he’s appeared on the BBC and Channel Five, hosting shows covering Flinders Petrie (the founding father of scientific Egyptology) and Tutankhamun, among numerous other subject relating to ancient Egypt. He’s currently the Director of the Robert Anderson Research Charitable Trust (RARCT), a London-based charity that provides support to visiting academics, and President of the International Association of Egyptologists ….and on top of all of that-  he’s written a fascinating, and I mean that sincerely, fantastically interesting book Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt! Which takes us on an historical and modern tour of the potential sites of the final resting places of some of the most famous ancient Pharaohs and personalities from history. It really is my great pleasure to introduce Dr Chris Naunton! https://chrisnaunton.com/ https://twitter.com/chrisnaunton (@chrisnaunton) https://www.facebook.com/chrisnauntonofficial Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/0500051992/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_OonUCb8SRKJF7 via @AmazonUK The EES (Egypt Exploration Society) https://www.ees.ac.uk/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psusennes_I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Montet Kingsley Amis https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/the-egyptologists/GOR004177032?keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwODlBRDuARIsAMy_28Un15-lYA6FWCSrwNU3HfhGEUy8UixknnURrvmMU2h3BSTm71aBef4aAg7REALw_wcB Also, I should give a big shout out and thank you to the Egypt Exploration Society for accommodating Chris and I at very short notice, and allowing us a space to record this interview – there is some background noise and the occasional phone, but overall I’m extremely happy how this turned out, so thank you guys, it is much appreciated – please check out the EES and their research and membership scheme, they have a fantastic library in central London and it’s really an oasis of calm in the busy centre of town!  As I mentioned in the podcast, I had a dozen other questions that I wanted to ask Chris, but unfortunately there simply wasn’t time, however, he’s promised to come back for round 2, so we’ll be revisiting Chris hopefully soon after he’s returned from the next round of Egyptian exploration! Speaking of, if you fancy heading to Egypt with Dr Chris, he runs annual tours, so check out is website www.chrisnaunton.com for more details, and I urge you to pick up his book Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt, it reads like a novel, and it really is a fun exploration of the some of the most fascinating and enduring aspects of the field. Thanks so much for tuning in, and have a great Easter holiday everyone! – oh and before I forget, Chris and I both appear on the brand new show Egypt’s Unexplained Files over on Discovery Science Channel, it debuted last Sunday and should be running for the next couple of months, so please check that out and let me know how it goes because I don’t carry the channel and I never get to see these shows! Thanks all! 

  This week Patrick covers the best in Irish and international history publications for March 2019 including: 'Michael Collins: The Man and the Revolution' with Anne Dolan and William Murphy, 'Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt' with Chris Naunton, 'Days of the Rangers: The Battle of Mogadishu 25 Years On' with Leigh Neville, 'Memento Mori: What the Roman's Can Tell Us about Old Age and Death' with Peter Jones and 'Ireland 1963' with Kevin C Kearns.

What treasures lie in store in the shifting sands of the Valley of the Kings? Dan talks to Chris Naunton to discover where the tombs of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra might be. For more exclusive history interviews and documentaries, subscribe to History Hit TV.Producer: Natt TapleyAudio: Peter Curry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What treasures lie in store in the shifting sands of the Valley of the Kings? Dan talks to Chris Naunton to discover where the tombs of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra might be. For more exclusive history interviews and documentaries, subscribe to History Hit TV.Producer: Natt TapleyAudio: Peter Curry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Egyptologist, author and broadcaster Chris Naunton talks about the search for the resting places of famous Egyptians such as Nefertiti and Cleopatra See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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