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The Best of Coast to Coast AM
Building The Pyramids - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 5/14/25

The Best of Coast to Coast AM

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 14:47 Transcription Available


George Noory and professor of Egyptian art Kara Cooney discuss how the pyramids of ancient Egypt may have been constructed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Books Network
Kara Cooney, "Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches" (American U in Cairo Press, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 55:24


Today I talked to Kara Cooney about Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches (American U in Cairo Press, 2024). The book is a meticulous study of the social, economic, and religious significance of coffin reuse and development during the Ramesside and early Third Intermediate periods, illustrated with over 900 images.  Funerary datasets are the chief source of social history in Egyptology, and the numerous tombs, coffins, Books of the Dead, and mummies of the Twentieth and Twenty-first Dynasties have not been fully utilized as social documents, mostly because the data of this time period is scattered and difficult to synthesize. This culmination of fifteen years of coffin study analyzes coffins and other funerary equipment of elites from the Nineteenth to the Twenty-second Dynasties to provide essential windows into social strategies and adaptations employed during the Bronze Age collapse and subsequent Iron Age reconsolidation. Many Twentieth to Twenty-second Dynasty coffins show evidence of reuse from other, older coffins, as well as obvious marks where gilding or inlay have been removed. Innovative vignettes painted onto coffin surfaces reflect new religious strategies and coping mechanisms within this time of crisis, while advances in mummification techniques reveal an Egyptian anxiety about long-term burial without coffins as a new style of stuffed and painted mummy was developed for the wealthy. It was in the context of necropolis insecurity, economic crisis, and group burial in reused and unpainted chambers that a complex, polychrome coffin style emerged. The first part of this book focuses on the theory and evidence of coffin reuse, contextualized within the social collapse that characterized the Twentieth and Twenty-first Dynasties. The second part presents photo essays of annotated visual data for over sixty Egyptian coffins from the so-called Royal Caches, most of them from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Illustrated throughout with high-quality images, the line drawings and color and black-and-white photographs are ideal for careful study, especially evidenced in the digital edition, where pages can be enlarged for close examination. Kara Cooney is a professor of Egyptology and chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA. Specializing in social history, gender studies, and economies in the ancient world, she received her PhD in Egyptology from Johns Hopkins University. In 2005, she was co-curator of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Her popular books include The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt, When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt, and The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World. Her latest academic book is Ancient Egyptian Society: Challenging Assumptions, Exploring Approaches. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in African Studies
Kara Cooney, "Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches" (American U in Cairo Press, 2024)

New Books in African Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 55:24


Today I talked to Kara Cooney about Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches (American U in Cairo Press, 2024). The book is a meticulous study of the social, economic, and religious significance of coffin reuse and development during the Ramesside and early Third Intermediate periods, illustrated with over 900 images.  Funerary datasets are the chief source of social history in Egyptology, and the numerous tombs, coffins, Books of the Dead, and mummies of the Twentieth and Twenty-first Dynasties have not been fully utilized as social documents, mostly because the data of this time period is scattered and difficult to synthesize. This culmination of fifteen years of coffin study analyzes coffins and other funerary equipment of elites from the Nineteenth to the Twenty-second Dynasties to provide essential windows into social strategies and adaptations employed during the Bronze Age collapse and subsequent Iron Age reconsolidation. Many Twentieth to Twenty-second Dynasty coffins show evidence of reuse from other, older coffins, as well as obvious marks where gilding or inlay have been removed. Innovative vignettes painted onto coffin surfaces reflect new religious strategies and coping mechanisms within this time of crisis, while advances in mummification techniques reveal an Egyptian anxiety about long-term burial without coffins as a new style of stuffed and painted mummy was developed for the wealthy. It was in the context of necropolis insecurity, economic crisis, and group burial in reused and unpainted chambers that a complex, polychrome coffin style emerged. The first part of this book focuses on the theory and evidence of coffin reuse, contextualized within the social collapse that characterized the Twentieth and Twenty-first Dynasties. The second part presents photo essays of annotated visual data for over sixty Egyptian coffins from the so-called Royal Caches, most of them from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Illustrated throughout with high-quality images, the line drawings and color and black-and-white photographs are ideal for careful study, especially evidenced in the digital edition, where pages can be enlarged for close examination. Kara Cooney is a professor of Egyptology and chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA. Specializing in social history, gender studies, and economies in the ancient world, she received her PhD in Egyptology from Johns Hopkins University. In 2005, she was co-curator of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Her popular books include The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt, When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt, and The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World. Her latest academic book is Ancient Egyptian Society: Challenging Assumptions, Exploring Approaches. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

New Books in Ancient History
Kara Cooney, "Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches" (American U in Cairo Press, 2024)

New Books in Ancient History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 55:24


Today I talked to Kara Cooney about Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches (American U in Cairo Press, 2024). The book is a meticulous study of the social, economic, and religious significance of coffin reuse and development during the Ramesside and early Third Intermediate periods, illustrated with over 900 images.  Funerary datasets are the chief source of social history in Egyptology, and the numerous tombs, coffins, Books of the Dead, and mummies of the Twentieth and Twenty-first Dynasties have not been fully utilized as social documents, mostly because the data of this time period is scattered and difficult to synthesize. This culmination of fifteen years of coffin study analyzes coffins and other funerary equipment of elites from the Nineteenth to the Twenty-second Dynasties to provide essential windows into social strategies and adaptations employed during the Bronze Age collapse and subsequent Iron Age reconsolidation. Many Twentieth to Twenty-second Dynasty coffins show evidence of reuse from other, older coffins, as well as obvious marks where gilding or inlay have been removed. Innovative vignettes painted onto coffin surfaces reflect new religious strategies and coping mechanisms within this time of crisis, while advances in mummification techniques reveal an Egyptian anxiety about long-term burial without coffins as a new style of stuffed and painted mummy was developed for the wealthy. It was in the context of necropolis insecurity, economic crisis, and group burial in reused and unpainted chambers that a complex, polychrome coffin style emerged. The first part of this book focuses on the theory and evidence of coffin reuse, contextualized within the social collapse that characterized the Twentieth and Twenty-first Dynasties. The second part presents photo essays of annotated visual data for over sixty Egyptian coffins from the so-called Royal Caches, most of them from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Illustrated throughout with high-quality images, the line drawings and color and black-and-white photographs are ideal for careful study, especially evidenced in the digital edition, where pages can be enlarged for close examination. Kara Cooney is a professor of Egyptology and chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA. Specializing in social history, gender studies, and economies in the ancient world, she received her PhD in Egyptology from Johns Hopkins University. In 2005, she was co-curator of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Her popular books include The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt, When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt, and The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World. Her latest academic book is Ancient Egyptian Society: Challenging Assumptions, Exploring Approaches. Lauren Fonto is a Master's student in the program Heritage and Cultural Sciences: Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is also a collections management intern in the public sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The History of Egypt Podcast
Sety, Thutmose, and Royal Coffins (with Prof. Kara Cooney)

The History of Egypt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 107:04


VIDEO VERSION available at my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/sety-i-and-of-116422687. 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 exploring. Interview guest: Prof. Kara Cooney (UCLA) presents Recycling for Death:Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches. Part of the UCLA Coffins Project https://arce.org/project/ucla-coffins-project/. Available via AUC Press https://aucpress.com/9781649031280/recycling-for-death/. Kara Cooney's website: https://karacooney.squarespace.com/.  The Deir el-Bahari cache and the royal coffins & mummies:  Coffin of Sety I https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/coffinofsetii. Possible evidence of its origin as a queenly coffin via Dr. Peter Lacovara https://peterlacovara.com/portfolio/coffin-conundrum/.  Daressy, G. (1909). Cercueils des cachettes royales: Nos 61001-61044. https://archive.org/details/DaressyCercueils1909. Maspero, G., & Brugsch, É. (1881—1887). La Trouvaille de Deir-el-Bahari, 2 vols. https://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/maspero1881bd1 and https://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/maspero1887bd2.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ologies with Alie Ward
Momiology (MUMMIFICATION) Part 2 with Salima Ikram & Kara Cooney

Ologies with Alie Ward

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 60:19


Coffin engravings! Archaeology ethics! Linen wrappings! Repatriation! Sexy hippos!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 sacrifice, coffin reuse, Egyptian tourism, the worst temple gift shop in history, and what happens if you're late to your own funeral. Also: is all religion magic? Let's get into it. More Spooktober episodesVisit Dr. Cooney's website and follow her on Instagram, X, YouTube, and FacebookGet Kara's latest book, Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches, and browse her other books on Amazon or Bookshop.orgSubscribe to Kara's Substack Ancient/NowVisit Dr. Ikram's website and follow her on FacebookGet Salima's latest book, Let a Cow-Skin Be Brought: Armour, Chariots and Other Leather Remains in Tutankhamun's Tomb, and browse her other books on Amazon or Bookshop.orgDonations went to the Yellowhammer Fund and Doctors Without BordersMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT), Attention-Deficit Neuropyschology (ADHD), Vampirology (VAMPIRES), Forest Entomology (CREEPY CRAWLIES), Demonology (EVIL SPIRITS), Ethnoecology (ETHNOBOTANY), Witchology (WITCHCRAFT), Etymology (WORD ORIGINS), Suicidology (SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION), Biogerentology (AGING), Taphology (GRAVESITES), Desairology (MORTUARY MAKE-UP), Thanatology (DEATH & DYING)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow @Ologies on Instagram and XFollow @AlieWard on Instagram and XEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jacob ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

Ologies with Alie Ward
Momiology (MUMMIFICATION) with Kara Cooney & Salima Ikram

Ologies with Alie Ward

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 52:23


Linen wrapping. Expensive resins. Sarcophagi. Preserving for eternity – or until someone raids their tomb. It's a brand-new Spooktober episode with not one but two guests: Dr. Salima Ikram is a professor of Egyptology and expert on mummification of both people and animals, and is joined by veteran guest from the Egyptology episode, professor and author Dr. Kara Cooney. The two chat about mummification techniques, how food studies lead into the pyramids, controversy over the word “mummy,” whiffing the dead, socioeconomic factors in mummification, animal mummies, lingering mysteries, field work, a house mouse, and more. Next week in Part 2 we'll dive into more ethics of collections, human sacrifice, the people who ate mummified remains, paint colors, coffin engravings and the meaning of “magic.” Visit Dr. Cooney's website and follow her on Instagram, X, YouTube, and FacebookGet Kara's latest book, Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches, and browse her other books on Amazon or Bookshop.orgSubscribe to Kara's Substack Ancient/NowVisit Dr. Ikram's website and follow her on FacebookGet Salima's latest book, Let a Cow-Skin Be Brought: Armour, Chariots and Other Leather Remains in Tutankhamun's Tomb, and browse her other books on Amazon or Bookshop.orgDonations went to the Yellowhammer Fund and Doctors Without BordersMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT), Taphology (GRAVESITES), Desairology (MORTUARY MAKE-UP), Thanatology (DEATH & DYING), Ambystomology (AXOLOTLS … AND LIMB REGROWTH?), Melaninology (SKIN/HAIR PIGMENT), Spooktober episodes of the pastSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow @Ologies on Instagram and XFollow @AlieWard on Instagram and XEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jacob ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

Earth Ancients
Dr. Kara Cooney: Recycling for Death

Earth Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 93:19


A meticulous study of the social, economic, and religious significance of coffin reuse and development during the Ramesside and early Third Intermediate periods, illustrated with over 900 imagesFunerary datasets are the chief source of social history in Egyptology, and the numerous tombs, coffins, Books of the Dead, and mummies of the Twentieth and Twenty-first Dynasties have not been fully utilized as social documents, mostly because the data of this time period is scattered and difficult to synthesize. This culmination of fifteen years of coffin study analyzes coffins and other funerary equipment of elites from the Nineteenth to the Twenty-second Dynasties to provide essential windows into social strategies and adaptations employed during the Bronze Age collapse and subsequent Iron Age reconsolidation.Many Twentieth to Twenty-second Dynasty coffins show evidence of reuse from other, older coffins, as well as obvious marks where gilding or inlay have been removed. Innovative vignettes painted onto coffin surfaces reflect new religious strategies and coping mechanisms within this time of crisis, while advances in mummification techniques reveal an Egyptian anxiety about long-term burial without coffins as a new style of stuffed and painted mummy was developed for the wealthy. It was in the context of necropolis insecurity, economic crisis, and group burial in reused and unpainted chambers that a complex, polychrome coffin style emerged.The first part of this book focuses on the theory and evidence of coffin reuse, contextualized within the social collapse that characterized the Twentieth and Twenty-first Dynasties. The second part presents photo essays of annotated visual data for over sixty Egyptian coffins from the so-called Royal Caches, most of them from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.Illustrated throughout with high-quality images, the line drawings and color and black-and-white photographs are ideal for careful study, especially evidenced in the digital edition, where pages can be enlarged for close examination.Kara Cooney is a professor of Egyptology and chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA. Specializing in social history, gender studies, and economies in the ancient world, she received her PhD in Egyptology from Johns Hopkins University. In 2005, she was co-curator of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Her popular books include The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt, When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt, and The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World. Her latest academic book is Ancient Egyptian Society: Challenging Assumptions, Exploring Approaches.https://karacooney.squarespace.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Yeah... I Made That Up
167. How The F*ck Did We Get Here? A Patriarchy Story

Yeah... I Made That Up

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 13:30


In this episode, Keli talks about Project Reclamation's book club and its deep dive into how the fuck we got here in the very specific intersectional blend of patriarchy, white supremacy, Christian supremacy, etc. we find ourselves living in today. She talks about books the club has read so far, such as "When Women Ruled the World" by Kara Cooney and "Women and Other Monsters" by Jess Zimmerman, as well as upcoming books "Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes" by Elizabeth Lesser, "God Is a Black Woman" by Christena Cleveland, and "Fearing the Black Body" by Sabrina Strings. Want to join the conversation? Join Project Reclamation at https://kelilynjewel.com/reclamation

Classical Wisdom Speaks
Power and Politics in Ancient Egypt... With Kara Cooney

Classical Wisdom Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 32:06


How did the ancient Egyptians handle war, plague and inequality? How did their unique geography shape their history? What was their community 'glue'? Today's Classical Wisdom Speaks podcast is with Dr. Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney. Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA, Kara Specializes in craft production, coffin studies, and economies in the ancient world. Cooney produced a comparative archaeology television series, entitled Out of Egypt, which aired in 2009 on the Discovery Channel and is available online via Netflix and Amazon.Please go to Classicalwisdom.substack.com to learn more about our work and to sign up for our Free newsletter. To read Kara Cooney's newsletter, you can also find her on substack at https://afterlives.substack.com/.

Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst
Tausret - Unbekannte Herrscherin

Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 35:34


Tausret, mit der die 19. Dynastie des Neuen Reiches endete, war neben Hatschepsut eine der wenigen Frauen, die über Ägypten herrschten, zunächst als Regentin des jungen Königs Siptah, dann als Alleinherrscherin. Gemeinsam mit Siptah ist sie in einer Statue im Museum dargestellt, doch von der Königin selbst ist kaum noch etwas vorhanden. Roxane Bicker und Arnulf Schlüter stellen Tausret vor. Statue von Siptah und Tausret: Vorderseite: https://smaek.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gl_122_tausret_vs_frei.png Rückseite: https://smaek.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gl_122_tausret__rs_frei.png Literatur: • Gae Callender, "The Cripple, the Queen & the Man from the North", KMT, Vol:17 No.1, Spring 2006, pp. 49–63 • Richard H. Wilkinson (ed.), Tausret: Forgotten Queen & Pharaoh of Egypt, Oxford University Press, 2012 • http://archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/propylaeumdok/1600/1/Altenmueller_Tausret_und_Sehtnacht_1982.pdf • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277730590_The_Headless_Statue_of_Queen_Tausret_from_Madinet_Nasr • Vivienne G. Callender, Queen Tausret and the End of Dynasty 19 Author(s): Source: Studien zur Altägyptischen Kultur , 2004, Bd. 32 (2004), pp. 81-104 • Rosemarie Drenkhahn, Die Elephantine-Stele des Sethnacht und ihr historischer Hintergrund, Ägyptologische Abhandlungen 36, Wiesbaden 1980 • Rosemarie Drenkhahn, Ein Nachtrag zu Tausret, Gottinger Miszellen, 43, Göttingen 1981 • Jürgen von Beckerath, Queen Twosre as guardian of Siptah, Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 48, London 1962 • Christiane Ziegler, Queens of Egypt, Monaco 1982 • Kara Cooney, When Women ruled the World, Washington 2018 • Dietrich Wildung, Verfemt und ausgelöscht, MAAT 8: https://smaek.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Maat-Ausgabe-08-Online.pdf Tausret Temple Project: https://egypt.arizona.edu/content/fieldwork https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Roman_de_la_momie #frühgeschichte #antike #ägypten #afrika #nordafrika #museum #kunst #münchen #forschung #geschichte #vips #tausret #königin

Then & Now
Authoritarianism and Patriarchy from Ancient Egypt to the Present: A Conversation with Kara Cooney

Then & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 46:58


Recent years have witnessed a stark rise across the globe in populist leaders whose policies are implicitly, or even explicitly, authoritarian. The policies of these leaders are sometimes at odds with their populist rhetoric in that they reward the elite few at the expense of the masses. Yet this trend is not new. As far back as ancient Egypt, we see authoritarian leaders collecting and retaining wealth and power in the hands of the elite. What are the parallels between the authoritarian governments of the past and the present? How can we use the past to cast a critical eye on our own social patterns and willingness to hand over power to the few? This episode of Then & Now explores how and why authoritarian, populist leaders, from ancient Egypt, to the present, gain and maintain power, and seeks to understand why the many so often choose to give up power to the few. 

Ancient Office Hours
Bonus - Authoritarianism in the Ancient and Modern World Panel Discussion with Dr. Kara Cooney, Dr. Rachel Finnell, and Lexie Henning

Ancient Office Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 56:13


World renowned Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney, a professor of Egyptian Art & Architecture at UCLA, Dr. Rachel Finnell, an assistant professor of Political Science at Bethany College, and Ozymandias Project leader & Ancient Office Hours Podcast host Lexie Henning come together to discuss the evolution of authoritarianism from the ancient to the modern world. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Panel recorded August 6, 2021. Learn more about Dr. Cooney: https://nelc.ucla.edu/person/kara-cooney/Listen to Kara's podcast "Afterlives with Kara Cooney": https://karacooney.squarespace.com/podcast-afterlives Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karacooney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaraCooney Learn more about Dr. Finnell: https://rachelfinnell.com/Follow Rachel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rachelfinnellFollow Lexie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexie_henning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexie_henning/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds. Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Classical Wisdom Speaks
How Did Octavian Beat Mark Antony and Cleopatra? The Battle of Actium Explained

Classical Wisdom Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 103:26


Mark Antony and Cleopatra on one side... Octavian and his brilliant general on the other. It's one of the most riveting, decisive and climatic moments in ancient history... and yet still such a mystery.How was it that Cleopatra and Mark Antony were defeated... when they had much larger forces? What were the pivotal - never discussed - moments beforehand that gave Octavian the upper hand?And what really happened that fateful day when Mark Antony's ships simply didn't set sail?Discover the gripping story of one of history's most important wars, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC... the war that made the Roman Empire.Featuring Cornell Classics Professor Barry Strauss, naval warfare expert William M. Murray and famed Egyptologist Kara Cooney, moderated by Anya Leonard, founder and director of Classical Wisdom.Help support the classics! Find out more about Classical Wisdom and the work we are doing at our new location: https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/About the Speakers:Barry Strauss is the Professor of History and Classics, Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies at Cornell University, specializing as a military and naval historian. Barry is also the visiting Corliss Dean Page Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Series Editor of Princeton's Turning Points in Ancient History, an author of many bestselling books, including: The Death of Caesar, Ten Caesars and most recently, ˆˆThe War that Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra and Octavian at Actium.Dr. Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA. Specializing in craft production, coffin studies, and economies in the ancient world, Cooney received her PhD in Egyptology from Johns Hopkins University. In 2005, she was co-curator of Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Cooney produced a comparative archaeology television series, entitled Out of Egypt, which aired in 2009 on the Discovery Channel and is available online via Netflix and Amazon.William M. Murray is the Mary and Gus Stathis Professor of Greek History at the University of South Florida. His interests include all aspects of ancient seafaring from ships and their designs to trade, ancient harbors, naval warfare and weaponry. Over the past 40 years, he has worked at archaeological sites, both underwater and on land, in Greece, Israel, Turkey, France and Italy. He is currently a member of the Egadi Island Survey Project recovering ancient warship rams and other battle debris from the last naval battle of the First Punic War (241 BC) and is also preparing, with others, the final publication of excavations conducted at Augustus' Victory Monument near Nicopolis in Greece.Moderated by Anya Leonard, founder and director of Classical Wisdom, a site dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds.

LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain
Aida: History Vs. Opera

LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 43:01


In this podcast, Dr. Muriel McClendon hosts "History Vs. Opera", in which Dr. Tiffany Kuo and Dr. Kara Cooney analyze Verdi's depiction of Egypt in Aida and historical records of Egypt's Old Kingdom. This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects' professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. LA Opera's Aida is playing from May 21 to June 12 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Get your tickets now at LAOpera.org. https://youtu.be/ZOVpQYGm3NM

Movies We Dig
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), with Kara Cooney and Jordan Galczynski

Movies We Dig

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 79:26


After much ado, we finally tackle the big question: why did it have to be snakes? Joined by Egyptologists and hosts of the Afterlives with Kara Cooney podcast, Kara Cooney and Jordan Galczynski, we uncover Steven Spielberg's 1981 archaeology-adventure classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. We talk real vs. fantasy archaeology and the myths and ideals embraced/propagated by Indiana Jones. We also discuss our own personal Belloqs (re: nemesis), where artifacts do(n't) belong, the relation between government and archaeology and what creatures we wouldn't want to find while digging. No artifacts were harmed in the making of this podcast.You can hear and read more from Kara and Jordan at their websites: https://karacooney.squarespace.com/ and https://jagalczynski.squarespace.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Movies We Dig
Episode 43 – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), with Kara Cooney and Jordan Galczynski

Movies We Dig

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 79:26


After much ado, we finally tackle the big question: why did it have to be snakes? Joined by Egyptologists and hosts of the Afterlives with Kara Cooney podcast, Kara Cooney and Jordan Galczynski, we uncover Steven Spielberg's 1981 archaeology-adventure classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. We talk real vs. fantasy archaeology and the myths and ideals embraced/propagated by Indiana Jones. We also discuss our own personal Belloqs (re: nemesis), where artifacts do(n't) belong, the relation between government and archaeology and what creatures we wouldn't want to find while digging. No artifacts were harmed in the making of this podcast. You can hear and read more from Kara and Jordan at their websites: https://karacooney.squarespace.com/ and https://jagalczynski.squarespace.com/

Ancient Office Hours
Feed Swap - Demystifying Academia (Part III) from Afterlives with Kara Cooney

Ancient Office Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 94:56


Feed swap! This is episode 12 of Afterlives with Kara Cooney and the 3rd and final part of their "Demystifying Academia" series. The previous two parts of this series can be found on their official podcast feed. Ancient Office Hours will continue to post new, regular podcast episodes every two weeks, but will also be adding more bonus content during our usual 'off' weeks to share some things we think you'll love. If you are interested in a feed swap, please let us know via our socials or email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com. If you like our content and can help us, please consider leaving us a review on Itunes & Spotify. Note: You don't need to be an Itunes listener, but this is one of the most referenced review spots, so posting there helps boost our show.About Afterlives with Kara Cooney & show notesThe afterlives of history echo throughout contemporary society, politics, and culture—we live with them everyday. Join Egyptologist Kara Cooney and her co-host Jordan Galczynski as they discuss ancient Egyptian history and society, the ancient world, current events, and offer a new understanding of the past and how it defines the future. Now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher! In this episode, Kara and Jordan continue their discussion of the world of academia and what  opportunities, pitfalls, and benefits newly minted PhDs might encounter as they begin their careers. • On the dangers of adjuncting o A warning from the academic underground of adjuncts and contingent faculty (science.org) o Barely getting by (insidehighered.com) • President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program • A brief history of the brief history of academic tenure o In the U.S. only about 25% of academic positions are tenure-track. For more  information see  https://www.aaup.org/sites/default/files/10112018%20Data%20Snapshot%20Te nure.pdf o Everything you need to know about academic tenure (interfolio.com) o Tenure is dying (forbes.com) o Cases of tenure conflict ▪ Cornell West (Harvard) ▪ Nikole Hannah-Jones (UNC Chapel Hill) Follow Kara on social media: Facebook: Kara Cooney – Egyptologist https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist Instagram: @karacooney Twitter: @karacooney YouTube: https://youtu.be/TrS5Uo_SgtU Website: https://karacooney.squarespace.com/podcast-afterlives Follow Jordan on social media: Twitter: @JAGalczynski Website: https://jagalczynski.squarespace.com Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World w/ Dr. Kara Cooney/Gems and Jewels: The Religions of Pakistan w/ Dr. Amineh Hoti

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 126:16


On this edition of Parallax Views, famed Egyptologist (or as she puts it "recovering Egyptologist") Dr. Kara Cooney of UCLA joins us to explore her fascinating book The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World. Dr. Cooney describes herself as a recovering Egyptologist in order to consider the ways in which the cultural phenomena of Egyptomania may have a dark side that romanticizes and uncritically celebrates power. We discuss this as well as the parallels between King Ramsey II and Donald Trump, Orientalism, universalism vs. particularism, the problem of the Ancient Aliens narrative about the Pyramids (and why the Pharaohs would like that view), ancient Egypt's superiority complex and exceptionalism, the Pyramids as a weapon of the mind utilized by the kings, power and images, the Confederate Statues debate and how we can relate it to The Good Kings, the lamentations of the dead that take place in upper Egypt, who were the ancient people of Egypt beyond the Pharaohs (for example those who actually built the pyramids), the concept of Ma'at (related to truth and order) in ancient Egypt and its personification as a goddess, David Graeber and The Dawn of Everything, Pharaohs and authoritarianism (and autocracy), the Supreme Court and religion, and much, much more! Dr. Kara Cooney in front of one of the Pyramids in Egypt In the second segment of the show, Dr. Amineh Hoti, executive director of the Centre for Dialogue and the co-founder of the first Action and Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relation at the University of Cambridge, joins us to discuss her fascinating new book Gems and Jewels: The Religions of Pakistan. Like her father, previous Parallax Views guest Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, Dr. Hoti has sought to bridge the gap of understanding between the East and West by fostering interfaith dialogue and understanding between different cultures and their religions. In this conversation we discuss such issues as Islamophobia and its impact; Jains, Buddhists, Zoroastrianism (and the Parsi faith), Hindus, and other non-Muslim religious communities in Pakistan; Dr. Hoti's experiences teaching students who began as intolerant towards faith different than their own; Dr. Hoti's overcoming of cultural misogyny, chauvinism, and sexism and how Islam is for education of both women and men; the Sufi saint and poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai; how interfaith dialogue strengthens faith rather than degrading it; the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the effect it had on both the Muslim community and humanity as a whole; misunderstandings about Pakistan and the stereotypes of "the Other"; Sufism; the Orientalist romanticization of Sufism in the West; Ahuru Mazda, Zoroastrianism, and the misperception of the Parsi community as "fire worshippers" in Pakistan; Taxila and the deep roots of Buddhism in Pakistan;  the Sikh community in Pakistan, the importance of Pakistan to Sikhism, and the story of Baba Guru Nanak; the temples; the temples of the Sindh province of Pakistan; Katas Raj Temples and the body of emerald green water beside it; meeting the Christians of Pakistan in Karachi at the St. Patrick's Cathedral on Christmas Day; the Sufi saints of Pakistan and writings like the Kashf Al-Mahjub; the love stories of Sufism; how the media presents religious communities to each other and how it leads to monolithic views of those religious communities; the Abrahamic God in Islam; Muslim-Hindu unity; the United Nations and the concept of soft speech vs. hate speech; and much, much more! The Katas Raj Temples and the body of emerald, green water beside it

KERA's Think
Pharaohs wrote the playbook for today's dictators

KERA's Think

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 45:42


Perhaps the global slide into authoritarianism can be better understood by an examination of the ancient past. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptian art and architecture at UCLA, joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss her research into the Egyptian pharaohs and why their system of rule and religious beliefs can help us to understand power and privilege in our modern world. Her book is called “The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World.”

Expanding Reality
103 - Curtis Ryan Woodside - The Mysteries of Egypt

Expanding Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 64:59


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.    

Ancient Office Hours
Bonus - Egyptology is Dead, Long Live Egyptology! with Dr. Kara Cooney

Ancient Office Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 54:40


World renowned Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney, a professor of Egyptian Art & Architecture at UCLA, joins Lexie to talk about the future of Egyptology, how to get involved in the field without earning a PhD, required writing & languages as a form of gatekeeping, and dealing with pressure to love your work even if it makes you miserable. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey! Read the article by Prof. Dan-el Padilla Peralta that Kara mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/02/magazine/classics-greece-rome-whiteness.html Learn more about Dr. Cooney: https://nelc.ucla.edu/person/kara-cooney/Listen to Kara's podcast "Afterlives with Kara Cooney": https://karacooney.squarespace.com/podcast-afterlives Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karacooney/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaraCooneyBuy Kara's new book "The Good Kings": https://www.booksoup.com/pre-order-signedpersonalized-copy-good-kings-kara-cooneyBuy Kara's previous books "When Women Ruled the World" & "The Woman Who Would Be King": http://karacooney.squarespace.com/when-women-ruled-the-world & http://karacooney.squarespace.com/the-woman-who-would-be-king Find all of Kara's other podcast/media appearances on her website: http://karacooney.squarespace.com/podcast-appearancesSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject  Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ancient Office Hours
Feed Swap - Demystifying Academia (Part II) from Afterlives with Kara Cooney

Ancient Office Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 95:30


Feed swap! This is episode 4 of Afterlives with Kara Cooney and part 2 of their "Demystifying Academia" series. The next feed drop on December 29 will feature part III, though for anyone eager to listen to it, you can find it on their official podcast feed. Ancient Office Hours will continue to post new, regular podcast episodes every two weeks, but will also be adding more bonus content during our usual 'off' weeks to share some things we think you'll love. If you are interested in a feed swap, please let us know via our socials or email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com. If you like our content and can help us, please consider leaving us a review on Itunes. Note: You don't need to be an Itunes listener, but this is one of the most referenced review spots, so posting there helps boost our show.About Afterlives with Kara Cooney & show notesThe afterlives of history echo throughout contemporary society, politics, and culture—we live with them everyday. Join Egyptologist Kara Cooney and her co-host Jordan Galczynski as they discuss ancient Egyptian history and society, the ancient world, current events, and offer a new understanding of the past and how it defines the future. Now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher! In Part 2, Kara and Jordan discuss what the graduate student experience is like, graduate student funding, comprehensive exams, the dissertation process, dissertation defenses, and dissertation committees.IRS tax information on Scholarships, Fellowship Grants, and Other GrantsEric Cline, 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization CollapsedMadeline Miller, CirceLearn more about the photo database software Tropy here: https://tropy.orgFollow Kara on social media:Facebook: Kara Cooney – Egyptologisthttps://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologistInstagram: @karacooneyTwitter: @karacooneyYouTube: https://youtu.be/TrS5Uo_SgtUFollow Jordan on Twitter: @JAGalczynski https://jagalczynski.squarespace.com Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Books, Kids & Creations - Interview with Egyptologist Kara Cooney on her new book "The Good Kings"

Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 31:40


Dr. Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA and chair of its Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. Her academic work focuses on death preparations, social competition, and gender studies. She appeared as a lead expert in the popular Discovery Channel special "The Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen" and produced and wrote Discovery's Out of Egypt. The author of The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World (2021), When Women Ruled the World (2018), and The Woman Who Would Be King (2014). Her latest book, The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World, Kara turns to five ancient Egyptian pharaohs--Khufu, Senwosret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa to understand why many so often give up power to the few, and what it can mean for our future. Published by National Geographic Press, in 2021. ABOUT THE SHOW: Books, Kids & Creations is a videocast hosted by author, Tracy Blom, that features people who inspire and uplift children through their work. Tracy Blom is the author of over twenty published books, with her most recent publication, The Happy Machine. www.theblomdotcom.com/ www.facebook.com/BooksKidsandCreationspodcast #AuthorsOnTheAir #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #AOTA #tracyblom #DrKathlynKaraCooney #egyptianart #egyptologist www.authorsontheair.com www.facebook.com/authorsontheairglobalradionetwork www.youtube.com/Authorsontheair twitter.com/AuthorsontheAir www.instagram.com/authors_on_the_air @Copyright by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Art Unbound
Awkward Questions for Kara Cooney

Art Unbound

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 75:36


On October 8, 2021, Dr. Kara Cooney presented a virtual lecture for the Portland Art Museum audience titled When Women Ruled the World. We anticipated that Dr. Cooney’s lecture and the exhibition Queen Nefertari’s Egypt would raise a lot of … Continued

The Best of Coast to Coast AM
Egypt - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 12/2/21

The Best of Coast to Coast AM

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 13:36


George Noory and Egyptian art professor Kara Cooney explore her research into ancient Egyptian civilization, why we remain fascinated by the pharaohs thousands of years after their dynasties, and whether the great pyramids were built by slaves or with help from aliens. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

A Closer Look with Pam Atherton
Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney on The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World

A Closer Look with Pam Atherton

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 41:41


Dr. Kara Cooney returns to discuss her new & provocative book The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World. The book covers 5 Egyptian pharaohs – or kings, if you will – and discusses the concepts surrounding power: how is it earned, who controls it, and why the many often give up power to the few.  Oh… and does any of that correlate to our modern life? Dr. Cooney tells us how authoritarianism starts, how that power is maintained, and if she is seeing signs of it in the world today. Plus - what people gain from aligning with corrupt leaders and why cognitive dissonance is important to allow corrupt leadership to continue. We also discuss how in the past women had equal power to men in some areas (would you believe Los Angeles, 300 years ago?!)  And why we are starting to ask what is power, what is value, and why is there so much sexual abuse. So. Much. Fascinating. Information.  Dr. Cooney will give you lots to think about, I promise.

Thecuriousmanspodcast
Dr. Kara Cooney Interview Episode 86

Thecuriousmanspodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 66:07


In this episode I speak with author Dr. Kara Cooney about her book, The Good Kings. A self-proclaimed recovering Egyptologist, Cooney and I discuss her book as well as a whole host of current events through the long lens of ancient history. I never expected to read about ancient Egypt and to see such stark parallels to what we are living through now. I know all will enjoy this book and the insight Dr. Cooney brings to all conversations. Give a listen, I'm sure you'll agree.

WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
11/29/21 "The Good Kings"

WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 11:42


Kara Cooney, author of "The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World." The book examines the legacy of five notable Egyptian pharaohs - and also seeks to explore how a given leader could attain that degree of power - and whether or not such a thing could still occur in the 21st century.

Chewing the Fat with Jeff Fisher
Ep 760 | Digging Around History | Guests: Ann Williams and Kara Cooney

Chewing the Fat with Jeff Fisher

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 31:01


THE GOOD KINGS Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World Author KARA COONEY , Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA, also wrote When Women Ruled the World (2018) and The Woman Who Would be King (2014). She produced Out of Egypt on Discovery… From Khufu, the man who built the Great Pyramid at Giza as testament to his authoritarian reign, and Taharqa, the last true pharaoh who worked to make Egypt great again, we discover a clear lens into understanding how power was earned, controlled, and manipulated in ancient times. And in mining the past, Cooney uncovers the reason why societies have so willingly chosen a dictator over democracy, time and time again. THE STORY OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION THROUGH 100 KEY EXPEDITIONS LOST CITIES, ANCIENT TOMBS NatGeo editor and archaeologist, Ann R Williams, tells incredible stories of how explorers and archaeologists have uncovered the clues that illuminate our past – from the terracotta warriors escorting China's first emperor into the afterlife to graves of the Scythians, the real Amazon warrior women, to new findings on the grim fate of the colonists of Jamestown. She specializes in ancient Egypt and is learning to read Egyptian hieroglyphs.   Subscribe to the YouTube Channel… Subscribe www.blazetv.com/jeffy / Promo code jeffy… Email Chewingthefat@theblaze.com www.shop.blazemedia.com Promo code Jeffy20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ancient Office Hours
Feed Swap - Demystifying Academia (Part I) from Afterlives with Kara Cooney

Ancient Office Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 80:59


Feed swap! This is episode 3 of Afterlives with Kara Cooney and part 1 of their "Demystifying Academia" series. The next feed drop on December 15 will feature part II, though for anyone eager to listen to it, you can find it on their official podcast feed. Ancient Office Hours will continue to post new, regular podcast episodes every two weeks, but will also be adding more bonus content during our usual 'off' weeks to share some things we think you'll love. If you are interested in a feed swap, please let us know via our socials or email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com. If you like our content and can help us, please consider leaving us a review on Itunes. Note: You don't need to be an Itunes listener, but this is one of the most referenced review spots, so posting there helps boost our show.About Afterlives with Kara Cooney & show notesThe afterlives of history echo throughout contemporary society, politics, and culture—we live with them everyday. Join Egyptologist Kara Cooney and her co-host Jordan Galczynski as they discuss ancient Egyptian history and society, the ancient world, current events, and offer a new understanding of the past and how it defines the future. Now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher! Kara and Jordan chat about their paths into academia and the process of getting into graduate school and in particular Egyptology or ancient history programs.The FAQ section on Kara's website is excellent, and offers practical advice and suggestions to students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level who are interested in pursuing the study of ancient Egypt: https://karacooney.squarespace.com/faqOn the subject of the choice to enter graduate school in the Humanities and the topic of student debt see the following articles:“Graduate School in the Humanities: Just Don't Go” in The Chronicle of Higher Education (January 30, 2009) by Thomas H. Benton“Master's Degrees Saddle Graduates with Debt” (August 2, 2021) by Mark J. Drozdowski“Graduate programs have become a cash cow for struggling universities. What does that mean for students?” PBS.org (September 18, 2017)Follow Kara on social media:Facebook: Kara Cooney – Egyptologisthttps://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologistInstagram: @karacooneyTwitter: @karacooneyYouTube: https://youtu.be/TrS5Uo_SgtUFollow Jordan on Twitter: @JAGalczynski https://jagalczynski.squarespace.com Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Downtown Writers Jam
Episode 154: Dr. Kara Cooney

The Downtown Writers Jam

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 86:10


Author, TV producer, and Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney stopped by the Bunker this week to talk about her latest book, The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World. She and Brad had a fascinating, fun, and funny discussion about her current work researching more than 300 coffins from the ancient world. Along the way, they pulled in feminist and cultural critiques of history as well as the importance of drawing lines from the past to present. Plus, a whole lot about how difficult it is to find your voice when you exist outside the dominant paradigm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History with the Szilagyis
HwtS: 051: Nefertiti

History with the Szilagyis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 7:57


Chrissie gives you a quick overview of the life of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts051. Thanks to Patrons Justin Oser and Kris Hill for the topic suggestion. Find us on Twitter:The Network: @UFPEarth. The Show: @SzilagyiHistory.Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf.Join us in the Federation Council Chambers on Facebook. Send topic suggestions via Twitter or to hwts@ufp.earth. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Susan Capuzzi-De ClerckEd ChinevereLaura DullKris HillPlease visit patreon.com/historywiththeszilagyis Suggested Reading:Joyce Tyldsley, Daughters of Isis. Kara Cooney, When Women Ruled the World: The Queens of EgyptUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network! Vera BibleJosh BrewingtonTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiTom ElliotVictor GamboaAlexander GatesPeter H.Thad HaitWilliam J. JacksonJim McMahonAnn MarieGreg MolumbyJoe MignoneCasey PettittJustin OserMahendran RadhakrishnanKevin ScharfTom Van ScotterJim StoffelVanessa VaughnDavid Willett You can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

Earth Ancients
Kara Cooney: The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World

Earth Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 129:20


Written in the tradition of historians like Stacy Schiff and Amanda Foreman who find modern lessons in ancient history, this provocative narrative explores the lives of five remarkable pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3,000-year empire and its meaning today.In a new era when democracies around the world are threatened or crumbling, best-selling author Kara Cooney turns to five ancient Egyptian pharaohs--Khufu, Senwosret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa--to understand why many so often give up power to the few, and what it can mean for our future.As the first centralized political power on earth, the pharaohs and their process of divine kingship can tell us a lot about the world's politics, past and present. Every animal-headed god, every monumental temple, every pyramid, every tomb, offers extraordinary insight into a culture that combined deeply held religious beliefs with uniquely human schemes to justify a system in which one ruled over many.From Khufu, the man who built the Great Pyramid at Giza as testament to his authoritarian reign, and Taharqa, the last true pharaoh who worked to make Egypt great again, we discover a clear lens into understanding how power was earned, controlled, and manipulated in ancient times. And in mining the past, Cooney uncovers the reason why societies have so willingly chosen a dictator over democracy, time and time again.KARA COONEY is Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA and chair of its Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. Her academic work focuses on death preparations, social competition, and gender studies. She appeared as a lead expert in the popular Discovery Channel special "The Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen" and produced and wrote Discovery's Out of Egypt. The author of When Women Ruled the World (2018) and The Woman Who Would be King (2014), Cooney lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Fresh Take with Josh Dukelow
'True Crime' Drama, Absolute Power & State Politics Potpourri

Fresh Take with Josh Dukelow

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 92:45


(00:00) Local News Chat: Kid Vaccines & School Policies (18:30) Your Take on Obsessive Coverage of "True Crime" (39:40) Rethinking Absolute Power w author Kara Cooney (57:30) State Politics Potpourri: Race, Abortion & Elections (87:00) The Takeaway: What Will You Do To Get It?

De Africast
20 - De Magie van het Oude Egypte

De Africast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 83:17


Toetanchamon is de meest bekende farao die er is. Ik durf te wedden dat elke Nederlander zijn naam op zijn minst ooit heeft horen vallen. Waarom kent iedereen de naam van dit jongetje dat 3 millennia geleden overleed in een koninkrijk hier ver vandaan? Waarom komt het Oude Egypte veel vaker voor in films, documentaires en boeken dan andere vergelijkbare vroege beschavingen? En wat van dat beeld dat we van Hollywood en pop culture krijgen is eigenlijk waar? En wat zijn slechts mythes? Vandaag gaan wij het over de beschaving van de Nijl met niemand anders dan Egyptoloog Huub Pragt. Wil je meer weten over zijn werk, kijk dan op http://www.egyptologie.nl/ In 'De Verdieping' deze week 3 tips van Huub Pragt The History of Egypt Podcast: https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/ 'When Women Ruled the World' van Kara Cooney (https://www.nationalgeographic.org/video/when-women-ruled/) 'Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb' https://www.netflix.com/title/81064069 Hosts: Jos Hummelen & Joeri Nortier Mede mogelijk gemaak door Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) Muziek door Alisdair Pickering --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africast/message

The Daily Stoic
Dr. Kara Cooney on the Power Strategies of the Ancient World | This Is The Secret To Stoicism

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 64:04


Ryan reads today's daily meditation and talks to author and Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney about her new book The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World, the use of short term thinking and long term thinking as tools to gain power, ancient strategies that were used to gain and maintain power, and more.Dr. Kara Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA. Specializing in craft production, coffin studies, and economies in the ancient world, Cooney received her PhD in Egyptology from Johns Hopkins University. She has released several books including The Woman Who Would Be King and When Women Ruled the World. She is also the host of the Afterlives Podcast.Check out the new perennial Daily Stoic Page A Day Calendar: https://store.dailystoic.com/products/daily-stoic-page-a-day-desk-calendarCometeer partners with the best locally owned roasters in the world and through their breakthrough brewing technology, provides a delicious, high-quality, balanced cup of coffee for a fraction of the price. For a limited time, you can save 20 Dollars off your first order - that's 10 free cups on your first order, and shipping is always free - but only when you visit cometeer.com/STOICTalkspace is an online and mobile therapy company. Talkspace lets you send and receive unlimited messages with your dedicated therapist in the Talkspace platform 24/7. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code STOIC to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show.LinkedIn Jobs is the best platform for finding the right candidate to join your business this fall. It's the largest marketplace for job seekers in the world, and it has great search features so that you can find candidates with any hard or soft skills that you need. And now, you can post a job for free. Just visit linkedin.com/STOIC to post a job for free. Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://DailyStoic.com/signupFollow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookFollow Kara Cooney: Homepage, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ancient Heroes
Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and Today (w/ Kara Cooney)

Ancient Heroes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 61:52


Were there any limits on the power of the Pharaohs? Why were there more female rulers in Egypt than in other ancient civilizations? Egyptologist Kara Cooney comes on to discuss how political power was wielded in Ancient Egypt and how those principles are still relevant today.

Ancient Office Hours
Episode 20 - Dr. Kara Cooney

Ancient Office Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 77:22


World renowned Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney, a professor of Egyptian Art & Architecture at UCLA, joins Lexie to contemplate the lack of access to Egyptology programs, talk about Kara's research on coffin re-use, explore using the ancient world to help us understand the modern world, and discuss Cleopatra & the aggrandizement of the failures of powerful women in the past and present. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey! Learn more about Dr. Cooney: https://nelc.ucla.edu/person/kara-cooney/Listen to Kara's podcast "Afterlives with Kara Cooney": https://karacooney.squarespace.com/podcast-afterlives Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karacooney/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaraCooneyTo pre-order Kara's upcoming book or order her latest book: https://www.booksoup.com/pre-order-signedpersonalized-copy-good-kings-kara-cooneyFind all of Kara's other podcast/media appearances on her website: http://karacooney.squarespace.com/podcast-appearancesSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject  Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book 101 Review
When Women Ruled the World

Book 101 Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 4:52


When Women Ruled the World by Kara Cooney

The Ancients
Women and Power in Ancient Egypt

The Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 72:15


Kara Cooney has been studying 6 of the remarkable female pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. In this episode she explains why many of them have been forgotten, and others regularly misrepresented. Professor of Egytian Art and Archaeology at UCLA, Kara introduces us to the lives and rules of Merneith, Neferusobek, Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Tawosret and Cleopatra, and explains how their reigns were used as tools of control in a patriarchal society.Kara is the author of: 'When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Ancients
Hatshepsut: Egypt's Hidden Pharaoh

The Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 64:58


Hatshepsut – whose name means “foremost of noblewomen” – was an exceptional figure in the history of Ancient Egypt. Only the second woman in history to assume the title of pharaoh, during her reign she oversaw the building of monumental temples, established trade connections with far away African powers and oversaw extended periods of peace. Hatshepsut's legacy in the history of Ancient Egypt is remarkable and the fact that her story has been largely-forgotten is one of the great tragedies of antiquity. To shine a light on Hatshepsut, Tristan was delighted to be joined by Lucia Gahlin, a brilliant Egyptologist with a great passion for the story of Hatshepsut. This was a great chat, enjoy. Lucia also stars in our new History Hit documentary about Hatshepsut, featuring alongside the likes of Kara Cooney and Monica Hanna. Please do have a watch: historyhit.com/hatshepsut See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geek Girl Riot
Egyptologist Kara Cooney – Okay Cleo, How about the Other Female Kings of Egypt

Geek Girl Riot

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 56:06


Egyptologist Kara Cooney takes our Rioters back to Ancient Egypt with stories about Cleopatra and the other Women Kings of Egypt. She also draws some incredible parallels from their society to today’s world.

Lifemancy
Ancient Egypt: The Coffin with Kara Cooney, PhD.

Lifemancy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 35:00


In Ancient Egypt, the coffin wasn’t just a container to keep a mummified body safe. It was a piece of expensive magical technology that transformed and helped teleport the deceased to the afterlife. Kara Cooney joins Rachel to talk about how coffins functioned as a status symbol within Ancient Egypt, and how they were surprisingly, constantly, and creatively being reused.   You’ll also learn about the Egyptian underworld called the Duat, Egyptian magic known as Heka, and why everyone wanted to be like Osiris.    Join the Live Class on Zoom with Rachel, hosted by Wise Skies, on October 21st to learn about the magic of Ancient Egypt: https://schedulewithtiff.as.me/egyptianmagic   Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture and Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA. Cooney’s research in coffin reuse, primarily focusing on the 21st Dynasty, is ongoing. Her research investigates the socioeconomic and political turmoil that have plagued the period, ultimately affecting funerary and burial practices in ancient Egypt.   This project has taken her around the world over the span of five to six years to study and document more than 300 coffins in collections around the world, including Cairo, London, Paris, Berlin, and Vatican City. Her first trade book, THE WOMAN WHO WOULD BE KING: HATSHEPSUT’S RISE TO POWER IN ANCIENT EGYPT is an illuminating biography of its least well-known female king and was published in 2014 by Crown Publishing Group. Her latest book, WHEN WOMEN RULED THE WORLD: SIX QUEENS OF EGYPT, was published in 2018 by National Geographic Press.    Sign up for the Lifemancy Scryer, a bi-weekly newsletter, at www.lifemancy.com or join the community on Patreon to be signed up automatically. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/lifemancy SHARE THE SHOW: www.lifemancypodcast.com INSTAGRAM: @lifemancymagick  [www.instagram.com/lifemancymagick/] FACEBOOK: @lifemancy [www.facebook.com/lifemancy] TWITTER: @lifemancypod  [twitter.com/lifemancypod]    ABOUT THE PODCAST  Am I psychic? Is magic real? Can science and spirituality coexist? Is it possible to predict the future? Where does witchcraft come from? And the question we’ve all wondered but never said out loud, if I cast a spell on my boss, would it work?   Lifemancy answers all your questions about the occult and more! You’ll learn the true history behind supernatural stories, the science of paranormal abilities, and how to use the tools of divination to discover your best self. Join host, Rachel Wilkinson, as she shares a laugh about her own dumpster fire life, and why she’s turned to witchcraft to make it better.   Welcoming all skeptics and first-time seekers, this podcast is perfect for the naturally curious, the wonderfully witchy, and anyone who likes to be a hit at parties.   Rachel translates mystical esoterica into easy to understand lessons. Chart your horoscope. Read tarot cards. Cast spells. Learn the skills of psychics to make your life magic. Plus you’ll hear cool stories about mythology we still believe today and folklore that’s shaped our history while she chats with witches, mediums, and occult practitioners as well as scientists, academics, and historians.   Podcasting from Houston, Texas, new episodes release on the new moon and full moon of each month. Hit subscribe and never miss a chance to see where real life and magic meet.

The History of Egypt Podcast
Interview: Prof. Kara Cooney (Full Version)

The History of Egypt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 90:10


Full version of the interview with Prof. Kara Cooney, for those who want it. Time codes for discussion... Intro 03:25... Funerary Culture 11:11... Craftworking 25:56... Hatshepsut's Legacy 38:19... Royal Authority 56:09... Hatshepsut's Mummy 1:07:24... Egyptological Science, Media, and Prof. Cooney's career 1:15:38. Learn more about Prof. Kara Cooney and read her published material at http://karacooney.squarespace.com/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/ Visit The History of Egypt Podcast website https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/, Intro music and interludes by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com, Outro music by Ancient Lyric www.bettinajoydeguzman.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The History of Egypt Podcast
Interview: Egyptology, Science, and Media with Prof. Kara Cooney

The History of Egypt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 14:58


Interview with Kara Cooney, Part 3: The Science of Egyptology, Research in the Public Arena, and future works. Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney is professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). In this interview, we discuss her work for TV documentaries and popular publishing. We also dive into the science of Egyptology, how it gets reported in media, and recent developments. Finally, we discuss Kara's current and future projects, and what we can look forward to on the horizon... Kara Cooney's website http://karacooney.squarespace.com/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/ The History of Egypt Podcast website https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/. Intro music and interludes by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com, Outro music by Ancient Lyric www.bettinajoydeguzman.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The History of Egypt Podcast
Interview: Hatshepsut, Power, and the Mafia with Prof. Kara Cooney

The History of Egypt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 37:21


Interview with Kara Cooney, Part 2: The Impact of Hatshepsut's Reign on the Royal House of Dynasty 18. Kara (Kathlyn) Cooney is professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). In this interview, we discuss her book The Woman Who Would be King, and her research into the reign and legacy of King Hatshepsut. Episode image: a statue of Hatshepsut, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Kara Cooney's website http://karacooney.squarespace.com/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/ The History of Egypt Podcast website https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/. Intro music and interludes by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com, Outro music by Ancient Lyric www.bettinajoydeguzman.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The History of Egypt Podcast
Interview: The Cost of Death with Prof. Kara Cooney

The History of Egypt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 37:23


Kara Cooney, Part 1: Funerary Culture and Royal Power. Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney is professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). In this interview, we discuss her research in funerary culture and the cost of burial for non-royal Egyptians during the New Kingdom. Episode logo image: the coffin of Sennedjem, showing (top) high-quality carved glyphs and (bottom) rough, "inexpert/apprentice" glyphs. Kara Cooney's website http://karacooney.squarespace.com/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/ History of Egypt Podcast website https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/. Intro music and interludes by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com, Outro music by Ancient Lyric www.bettinajoydeguzman.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Earth Ancients
Kara Cooney: When Women Ruled the World

Earth Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 125:00


This riveting narrative explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra--women who ruled with real power--and shines a piercing light on our own perceptions of women in power today.Female rulers are a rare phenomenon--but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. Regularly, repeatedly, and with impunity, queens like Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra controlled the totalitarian state as power-brokers and rulers. But throughout human history, women in positions of power were more often used as political pawns in a male-dominated society. What was so special about ancient Egypt that provided women this kind of access to the highest political office? What was it about these women that allowed them to transcend patriarchal obstacles? What did Egypt gain from its liberal reliance on female leadership, and could today's world learn from its example?Celebrated Egyptologist Kara Cooney delivers a fascinating tale of female power, exploring the reasons why it has seldom been allowed through the ages, and why we should care.KARA COONEY is a professor of Egyptology at UCLA. Her academic work focuses on death preparations, afterlife beliefs, and gender studies. She has participated in digs with the Metropolitan Museum of New York at the Royal Pyramid complex of Senwosret III and the Theban Necropolis with Johns Hopkins University. She appeared as a lead expert in the popular Discovery Channel special The Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen and is a recurring team member of the History Channel's Digging for the Truth. Her book The Woman Who Would Be King was published in 2014.

The Trash Trio is reading.
#10: We read sad books and watch sad movies because we're dead inside.

The Trash Trio is reading.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 43:39


Heads up, there's a bit of a spoiler if you've never watched the movie Field of Dreams, RAM will spoil it for you. But, don't give up on this episode yet, because we're talking about things that are sad to feel things because we're all dead inside. Notable mention in this episode: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson, A League of Their Own (movie), Field of Dreams (movie), About Time (movie), Kimi no Nawa (movie), 5 cm per second (movie), and Meet Joe Black (movie). Go and check those books and movies for a grand time of sadness and tears, if you ever need to feel things but you're dead inside. I also am reviewing When Women Ruled the World by Kara Cooney.

Constant Wonder
Game of Queens

Constant Wonder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 52:17


Sarah Gristwood connects the game of chess to powerful women in Europe's 16th-century courts. UCLA's Kara Cooney tells the story of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt's first female king.

Transmitter Podcast
#74 - Kara Cooney

Transmitter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 113:02


Dr. Kara Cooney is an Egyptologist and professor of Egyptian art and architecture at UCLA. She’s author of the books “When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt” and “The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt.”    Cooney also produced the Discovery Channel series “Out of Egypt," which is available on Netflix and Amazon. For more visit her website.

Sox and Sandals Podcast
2019 SXSNDLS Year End Review

Sox and Sandals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 68:06


On this episode I review all the highlights of 2019 for the Sox & Sandals pod. I highlight many episodes, starting with episode 85 with my wife. In the conversation we discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly in our 7 years of marriage. I also highlight Episode 96 with my guy Torrey Dooley aka Mad Hadda The Hood Nurse, ep 103 (Egyptology) with Kara Cooney, the Nikki Giovanni & James Baldwin 1971 conversation episodes, etc... It's been a year full of such good content and conversations. When I'm looking back at everything I'm thoroughly impressed. I rarely take time to bask in the ambiance of my work, but I'm I took a break to stop and smell the roses.

Beauty Is Eternal
#16: Dr. Kara Cooney on Ancient Egyptian Female Pharaoh Hatshepsut: Lessons From the Woman Who Was King in a Man's World

Beauty Is Eternal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 57:35


Dr. Kara Cooney on Ancient Egyptian Female Pharaoh Hatshepsut: Lessons From the Woman Who Was King in a Man’s World […] The post #16: Dr. Kara Cooney appeared first on Beauty Is Eternal.

Aria Code
Philip Glass’s Akhnaten: I Am Your Sunshine, Your Only Sunshine

Aria Code

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 42:56


You may not have heard of the Egyptian king Akhnaten, but the young pharaoh helped shape modern religion as we know it. His revolutionary efforts to shift Egypt away from worshiping many gods to worshiping just one paved the way for monotheism and the major Judeo-Christian faiths. His desire to remake the world is the subject of Philip Glass's entrancing opera. In this episode, host Rhiannon Giddens and her guests reflect on Akhnaten’s "Hymn to the Sun," an aria drawn from an ancient text of devotion. Akhnaten expresses his adoration of the sun and asserts himself as a prophet – a vision of his own power that eventually led to his downfall. At the end of the show, you'll hear countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo sing the complete “Hymn to the Sun” from the Metropolitan Opera stage. The Guests Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo previously sang the role of Akhnaten at English National Opera in London and LA Opera, and he now stars as the titular pharaoh at the Metropolitan Opera. Even though he has lived with the character for nearly four years, he still hasn't decided whether he sees Akhnaten as a visionary or cult leader. But that doesn't stop him from wearing an Eye of Horus necklace.   Kara Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA who spent years as an archaeologist in Egypt. At dig sites and in her research, Cooney has been able to uncover some moments of Akhnaten’s life, which still largely remains a mystery. Even she doesn’t quite understand her journey into Egyptology, she has always understood the world best through the lens of antiquity.  Karen Kamensek is conducting Akhnaten at the Metropolitan Opera. A self-proclaimed Glass groupie, she is our first guest who's been mentored by a show's original composer. The world-renowned conductor pays it forward by leading a number of youth orchestras.  John Schaefer is the host of the WNYC radio program New Sounds. For more than 30 years, he has promoted the work of contemporary composers and performers. In 1984, he jumped at the chance to premiere Akhnaten on the radio.  Special appearance by Rev. Paula Stone Williams, a pastor and LGBTQ advocate. As a transgender woman, Williams uses her experiences to foster more compassion in the world.

I Know This Place - Ute Junker
I Know This Place - Ancient Egypt with Dr Kara Cooney

I Know This Place - Ute Junker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 42:02


The great pyramids at Giza are simply awe-inspiring - and they’re just the start. The ancient Egyptians left behind a dazzling collection of temples and tombs; in this episode, Egyptologist Kara Cooney takes us to some don’t-miss destinations, and tells us more about the civilisation that built these incredible monuments.

Nerdette
Summer Reads!

Nerdette

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 12:15


When anyone at WBEZ needs book recommendations, they go to Greta Johnsen, the station’s resident bookworm.So please enjoy Greta talking about some fantastic reads that you might want to pick up this summer.Contemporary Romantic FictionEvvie Drake Starts Over by Linda HolmesThe Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenFantasyMagic for Liars by Sarah GaileyMystery/ThrillerSearching for Sylvie Lee by Jean KwokBiography/MemoirMore Than Enough: Claiming Space For Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) by Elaine WelterothHistorical FictionDaisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Thomas Cromwell Trilogy by Hilary MantelHistorical Non-FictionWhen Women Ruled The World by Kara Cooney

Sox and Sandals Podcast
Egyptology | Kara Cooney (Ep. 103)

Sox and Sandals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 83:21


On this episode I had the pleasure of gleaning knowledge from world renowned Egyptologist Kara Cooney. Kara has received a PhD in Egyptology from Johns Hopkins University. She has curated Egyptian art exhibits around the world, she spent many years in Egypt as an archeologist. working at various excavations. She is an Associate Professor of Ancient Egyptian Art & Architecture and Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures @UCLA. Kara answered all of the questions that I personally had and the questions that I solicited from some of the listeners of the podcast. We briefly discussed the books Kara has authored, racial/ethnic origin of the ancient kemetic people (Egyptians), the ethics of excavating Egyptian tombs, the influence of Egypt on modern religion, etc… ***Lyft Driver Promo Code: Emmanuel32636*** Give 135 rides in your first 30 days and earn $1,300 guaranteed! Use the code!!! *Tip your favorite podcaster* Cash App: $EmmanuelWilliams85 Guest: @karacooney Song: Have a Good Life Artist - @SPZRKT

The Avid Reader Show
Kara Cooney 1Q1A When Women Ruled the World

The Avid Reader Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 1:45


Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Today our guest is Dr. Kara Cooper. Dr. Cooper is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA. She’s worked with National Geographic and the Discovery channel. And produced and appeared in a series you may have seen entitled Out Of Egypt which I believe is still available on Amazon and Netflix. Although she has published prolifically, we may know her best from her first general public book The Woman Who Would Be King: Hat Shep Sut’s Rise To Power. That was released in 2014. Her latest work is When Women Ruled The World, which is an strikingly accessible journey along the timeline of ancient Egypt, where we find, surprisingly, periods of time in which women ruled the old world. For a number of different reasons. Along the journey, Dr. Cooney highlights the comparison between the way women were treated in Egyptian history versus the manner in which they find the same treatment in modern society.

The Avid Reader Show
Kara Cooney When Women Ruled The World

The Avid Reader Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 46:42


Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Today our guest is Dr. Kara Cooper. Dr. Cooper is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA. She’s worked with National Geographic and the Discovery channel. And produced and appeared in a series you may have seen entitled Out Of Egypt which I believe is still available on Amazon and Netflix. Although she has published prolifically, we may know her best from her first general public book The Woman Who Would Be King: Hat Shep Sut’s Rise To Power. That was released in 2014. Her latest work is When Women Ruled The World, which is an strikingly accessible journey along the timeline of ancient Egypt, where we find, surprisingly, periods of time in which women ruled the old world. For a number of different reasons. Along the journey, Dr. Cooney highlights the comparison between the way women were treated in Egyptian history versus the manner in which they find the same treatment in modern society.

Chewing the Fat with Jeff Fisher
Ep. 45 | Loose Animals and Drinking With St. Nick | Guests: Kara Cooney & Michael P. Foley

Chewing the Fat with Jeff Fisher

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 39:42


Loose Animals and Drinking With St. Nick | Guests: Kara Cooney & Michael P. Foley In When Women Ruled the World (published by National Geographic), celebrated Egyptologist and UCLA professor Kara Cooney takes readers on a riveting journey through the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs — Merneith, Neferusobek, Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Tawosret and Cleopatra — rulers who wielded the most significant power, despite their gender.   “Ancient Egypt is an anomaly as the only land that consistently demanded the rule of women to keep its regime in working order, safe from discord, and on the surest possible footing — particularly when a crisis was underway,” explains Cooney in the book’s introduction. While this does not mean that ancient Egypt treated women more fairly than other complex societies, it did utilize female power to avoid war and to maintain order. As Cooney explains, women “rule pragmatically; they don’t hog all the credit. Society won’t let them … In Egypt such women were the salvation for people again and again.” Washington, D.C.—How in the name of Christmas are you going to surprise and delight your friends and family with a fun and festive holiday celebration they’ll remember forever? Raise a glass to Christmas as it should be celebrated with the help of Drinking with Saint Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints(Regnery History; October 16, 2018; $19.99) by bestselling author of Drinking with the Saints: A Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour and expert mixologist, Michael P. Foley. One-part bartender’s guide, one-part spiritual manual, a dash of lightheartedness, and mixed with Christmas spirit, this book brings holiday cheer to sinners and saints alike.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Egyptologist and Author Kara Cooney stops by #ConversationsLIVE

"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus Webb

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 11:00


Join host Cyrus Webb welcomes Egyptologist and author Kara Cooney joins host Cyrus Webb on #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her new book WHEN WOMEN RULED THE WORLD.   

Ologies with Alie Ward
Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT) with Kara Cooney

Ologies with Alie Ward

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 80:44


After a decade of fandom, Alie finally meets famed Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney -- and forgets her equipment. They meet again for a spirited history lesson on ancient Egypt: the pyramids, the monarchs, the dynasties, the cats, the corpses, the curses. Kara also lays out the history of female kings and their parallels to modern Western politics, what it's like to talk to a mummy, and why we should stop overworking. Also: lost dongs and transparent toilets. This episode is one for the ages. Dr. Kara Cooney's Facebook page Dr. Kara Cooney on Twitter & Instagram Pre-order "When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt," released Nov. 6 2018 Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes! Follow @Ologies on Twitter or Instagram Follow @AlieWard on Twitter or Instagram More links at www.alieward.com Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris Theme song by Nick Thorburn Support the show.

Seven Ages Audio Journal
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode Twelve: Hatshepsut, The Woman Who Would Be King

Seven Ages Audio Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 82:25


On this episode, we discuss the life of the ancient Egyptian ruler Hatshepsut with Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney, author of "The Woman Who Would Be King." The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode Twelve: Hatshepsut, The Woman Who Would Be King appeared first on Seven Ages.

American Sex Podcast
Kara Cooney, Egyptologist: Lessons from our Past - ep 35

American Sex Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 63:30


Kara Cooney is an Egyptologist whose work can be seen on the Discovery Channel and in museums around the world. What the heck does that have to do with the sexual climate here in the US? A LOT. History repeats itself, right? Political structure and patriarchal sexism in ancient Egypt draw surprising parallels to what’s going on here in America--even down to the authoritarianism and pu$$y grabbing in the white house. We top off the episode with sexy hieroglyphics, hand jobs & semen salads (how’s that for a happy ending?!). Ken & Sunny give the secret word for their April PeepShowToys.com giveaway (there’s TWO giveaways this month!) & dive way too deep into Willy Wonka. Call in your BDSM & sex advice questions to our voicemail line 773-MUFF-TOY (we may play your message on air) or by email to americansexpodcast@gmail.com To support American Sex podcast, please visit http://patreon.com/americansex (plus you’ll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, blooper reels & more!) Enter our monthly sex toys giveaway at http://sunnymegatron.com/halo and http://sunnymegatron.com/peepshowgiveaway Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com Sunny & Ken, xo! ____________________________________ Episode 35 Links Kara Cooney Twitter https://twitter.com/KaraCooney Kara Cooney Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/ Kara Cooney Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karacooney Kara Cooney Website http://karacooney.squarespace.com/ Kara Cooney’s “When Women Ruled The Word” book https://www.amazon.com/When-Women-Ruled-World-Queens/dp/1426219776 Rochester Erotic Arts Festival http://www.rochestereroticartfest.org/ Club Ascension Detroit Memorial Day Chicken BBQ http://club-ascension.com/event/chicken-bbq-memorial-weekend/ COPE Conference Ohio July 2018 http://www.adventuresinsexuality.org/COPE/tickets.html Tuesday 4/3 Sunny’s Womanizer/Satisfyer/Sona live stream & giveaway kick-off sponsored by Peepshow Toys on Sunny’s facebook page: http://facebook.com/sunnymegatron Episode 35 Sponsor, Affiliate & Giveaway Info Jimmyjane Halo Love Pod ($150 value) provided by Castle Megastore. Entrants must be over 18, US resident, no purchase necessary. Visit the giveaway page for details and to enter: http://sunnymegatron.com/halo  Giveaway entry ends 4/30/2018 20% off your order at  http://castlemegastore.com when you use code SUNNY at checkout (limited restrictions apply) 20% off at  Lelo.com  with code SUNNY 10% off peepshowtoys.com with code SUNNY. Peepshow Toys is small, independently owned online pleasure products retailer committed to selling only quality products made of body-safe, non-toxic materials, at fair prices. Peepshow Toys carries a number of “indie” sex toy brands like The Butters, Split Peaches and Funkit Toys - companies that are similarly committed to offering body-safe, quality sex toys. 20% off the Womanizer Pro40 from peepshowtoys.com through 4/7 only--use code SUNNYPRO40 at checkout      

Groovy Historian Podcast
Interview with Dr Kara Cooney about Ancient Egypt

Groovy Historian Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 20:02


Hey there everyone today i had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Kara Cooney - Egyptologist​ about Ancient Egypt.. Guest : Dr Kara Cooney Twitter : https://twitter.com/KaraCooney Website: http://karacooney.squarespace.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/karacooneyegyptologist/ music for the intro is by the permission i can use of :Derek Fiechter Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/dfiechter2 itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/derek-fiechter/id537301417 Perhaps leave a comment, subscribe and like ! I hope you all have enjoyed stay groovy. website: http://groovy-historian.com twitter: https://twitter.com/GroovyHistorian itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/groovy-historian-podcast/id972443344?mt=2 facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Groovy-Historian-1492823117696980/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SuperTarihci/videos

Voices of the Sacred Feminine
Hatshepsut's Rise to Power w/ Prof. Kara Cooney

Voices of the Sacred Feminine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2015 38:00


Tonight it is my great pleasure to have on the show, Prof. Kara Cooney.  I just attended one of her talks at The Getty Museum in Malibu, CA and you are all in for a special treat tonight as we discuss Queen Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt and Kara's new book, The Woman Who Would Be King.  You might recognize Kara's name as she's been on the television series Out of Egypt which aired on the Discovery Channel and she was also the co-curator of the King Tut Exhibit at the LA County Museum of Art.  You can catch Out of Egypt streaming on Netflix and Amazon.  Personable, funny, knowledgeable and candid - a great guest I'm sure you'll remember.  Be sure to tune in!  I'm very excited to be speaking to her and asking all the questions I'm sure you have in mind!

Drink Spin Run: The RPG Talkshow Podcast
DSR Episode 4.1: Leave It To Bittman

Drink Spin Run: The RPG Talkshow Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2014


The podcast will be with you shortly.Our Guests+Jobe Bittman+Stephen NewtonShow Notes after the jumpThis episode was recorded on November 10th, 2014Adam made a prediction about U Con that ended up coming true.DrinkMother-In-Law Double IPA from Valholl Brewing, Poulsbo, WALagunitas IPAGreen Apple Bubba Kush (Adam can't find links for this)Dark Penance Imperial Black IPA from Founders' Brewery, Grand Rapids, MISailor Jerry Spiced RumVernor's Ginger AleTalking Rain Sparkling Spring WaterSpinJobe hates all new musicThe Shaggs, Philosophy of the WorldRoky Erickson, The Evil One She Wants Revenge Ben Frost, By The ThroatRancid, ...And Out Come The Wolves (we'll ignore their new album)Ministry, In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing UpSoggy Bog of DoomMagnus Pelander, s/t epWitchcraftGodflesh, A World Lit Only By FireClarendoniansToots & The MaytalsReadPlaying At The World, Jon PetersonDesigners & Dragons, Shannon AppleclineOf Dice And Men, David EwaltAt The Mountains Of Madness, H.P. LovecraftThe Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt, Kara CooneyShadow of the Torturer, Gene WolfeShadows Linger, Glenn CookThe Blade Itself, Joe AbercrombieFirst Lensman, E.E. "Doc" SmithRun5d6?Savage Worlds, HellfrostRuneQuest 6, Griffin MountainDungeon Crawl ClassicsLamentations of the Flame PrincessThanks for joining us for this episode of Drink Spin Run. We'd love to read your comments on the show, suggestions, where exactly we can stick what and other thinly-veiled threats. Send us your thoughts at dsr@kickassistan.net. Once again, thanks for listening.

Craft: Exploring Creativity
Kara Cooney: Making the Ancient Engaging

Craft: Exploring Creativity

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2014 20:30


Egyptologist Kara Cooney makes dusty old topics fun. An associate professor at UCLA’s Near Eastern Languages and Cultures program, she’s a great mix of engaging speaker and public intellectual. My talk with her was one of most fun and smartest I’ve … Continue reading → The post Kara Cooney: Making the Ancient Engaging first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.