Bästa Archaeologist podcaster (2024)

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Ep. 22 Medical History: Soutra Aisle, Ancient Medical Practices and Wild 19th Century "Cures" 58:30

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Send us a text We are back with a brand new episode, talking all things wild in medical history and archaeology! Belle begins by telling us of an incredible medieval hospital in Scotland which has had some fascinating finds relating to healthcare. Belle also gives us some insight into ancient medical practices - some of which we still use today! Ra…

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Ep. 21 Ancient Greece: The Eleusinian Mysteries and the Antikythera Mechanism 33:46

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Send us a text We are back with another episode, deep diving into Ancient Greece! In this episode, Raquel starts by giving the low-down on a topic quite close to her heart - the Eleusinian Mysteries! This ancient mystery cult (and other mystery cults along the same vein) are an absolute wonder... involving ecstatic experiences and absolute secrecy.…

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Season 5 teaser 5:23

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Amanda is hard at work perfecting her next book, which will release on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from Revell (a division of Baker Publishing Group). Season 5 of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast will release in early 2025, but in the meantime, you can continue to connect with her through social media, the RHA® website, and her monthly email,…

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Ep. 20 Famous Battles: The Emu Wars, War of the Oaken Bucket, the Pastry War and Others 1:00:19

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Send us a text Hello friends! In this episode we discuss some famous (and not so famous... although quite ridiculous) battles in history! Now if you're wondering where episode 19 is, it will be available soon Patreon - we discuss some pretty heavy topics around the Aztecs and even though it was such a great episode, we felt it was better on that pl…

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Ep. 18 Pirates: Barbary Corsairs, an Incredible Chinese Pirate and Blackbeard etc. 44:46

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Send us a text When the people send us lovely messages asking for an episode on Pirates, we deliver! In this episode we go down some rabbit holes (as per usual), looking at some very successful pirates in history. Raquel starts by telling us all about the Barbary Corsairs and a shipwreck recently found. Belle goes into depth about the incredible st…

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Ep. 17 The Roman Empire: Weird AF Theories, Strange Artefacts, the Founding of Rome Etc. 48:55

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Send us a text In this very fun episode, Belle and Raquel take a dive into the world of the Roman Empire. First up, Belle tells us of the most ridiculous theory we have ever possibly heard... apparently the Roman Empire never existed! She also gives details on the founding of Rome and a very important archaeological site that may prove some of it t…

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Ep. 16 Medieval Europe: Animal Courts, Origins of Football, Vikings in Russia and a Medieval Cemetery 43:28

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Send us a text In this EPIC episode, Belle and Raquel dive into the world of Medieval Europe! Raquel begins by discussing some wildly insane facts (*disclaimer - we hope these are facts, because we ourselves can't quite believe they're true), the origins of football and a little tiny bit about espionage. Belle then gives us a crash course on the Vi…

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Ep. 15 China: White Pyramids, Antiquarianism, a Sunken City, and Incredible Tombs 52:35

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Send us a text In this weeks episode, Belle and Raquel explore some amazing archaeological finds in China! First up, Belle talks about antiquarianism and record keeping in ancient China, as well as the elusive white pyramids! Raquel then goes in depth on an ancient sunken city beneath a lake, some folk legends surrounding the mysterious city and so…

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Ep. 14 Curses: King Tut's Trumpets, Royal Tomb Curses and Ancient Greco-Roman Curse Tablets 34:14

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Send us a text On this week's episode of Archaeologists Behaving Badly, Belle and Raquel go on a journey discussing some famous (and not so famous) curses surrounding Tutankhamun, Polish King Casamir IV and the absolutely wild ancient curse tablets from the Greco-Roman world. We had a lot of fun with this episode - we hope you enjoy it too!…

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Ep. 13 Fakes and Frauds (Pt. 2): The Veleia Artefacts, a Brass Plate, and Two Incredible Fakes 42:57

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Send us a text We are BACK! Episode 13. Fakes and Frauds (Pt. 2) talks about some WILD frauds in the archaeology realm. Belle and Raquel have a fun chat discussing the Veleia Artefacts from Basque Country, Sir Francis Drake's Brass Plate, a story of a fraud producing some incredible fake artefacts and a cute little story of Archaeoraptor. It's a fu…

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The Persian Reversal 35:15

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn about the Neo-Babylonians’ defeat by the Persian Empire and how that changed all exiles’ lives; understand the differences between the terms “Hebrew,” “Israelite,” and “Jew”; and consider why Chronicles is critical to the re-development of Jerusalem in the 6th and 5th centuries. Ep…

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Zedekiah and Nebuchadnezzar 32:09

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn how both Egypt and the Southern Kingdom fell to Nebuchadnezzar of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, what ancient documents help us to better understand the biblical narrative of ancient Israel’s fall, and where some traditions locate the Ark of the Covenant today. Episode links: “Why the …

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S4E11 trailer 4:37

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The Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast will return with the final 2 episodes of season 4 in January. Until then, connect with her and other listeners on the RHA social media pages at https://www.facebook.com/AmandaHopeHaley/ and https://www.instagram.com/redhairedarchaeologist/

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Righteous Josiah 27:51

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn about Josiah's religious reforms and military interactions. Consider what the "book of the law" looked like and contained, how the Neo-Assyrian Empire lost ground to the growing Neo-Babylonians, why Egypt flipped from friend to foe, and where the first (and last?) battle in recorde…

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The Troubles with Manasseh 18:51

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn about Hezekiah’s successor and son, Manasseh. Consider why a wicked man was allowed to be the longest-reigning monarch in ancient Israel, when and where the stories of his life were recorded, and how sibling rivalry may have been the beginning of the end of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.…

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Hezekiah's Legacy 26:57

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn about one of the Southern Kingdom’s most righteous kings, Hezekiah. Understand what he did to restore right-worship of Israel’s God to his nation, why the mighty Neo-Assyrians didn’t conquer Jerusalem, and how his final actions foreshadowed Jerusalem’s future fall to the Neo-Babylo…

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The Neo-Assyrian Conquerors 25:18

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn about the collapse of the Northern Kingdom to the Neo-Assyrians. Understand why the conquerors are “neo,” where the “lost tribes of Israel” went, and how the Samaritans’ culture developed. Episode links: “House of David“ inscribed on a victory stele, (now at the Israel Museum): htt…

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Cathars, lady Foixes, and the return to Rennes-le-château - Digging Up Ancient Aliens 1:02:19

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This time, I'm not alone! I have Ph.D. candidate Grace Rinehart Macrae, the Time Traveling Archaeologist, with me. We will learn more about the Cathars and one of their influential personalities, Esclarmonde of Foix. A woman who was very important among the Cathars and told to go back to the kitchen by the Dominican orders founder Saint Dominic. Es…

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Ahab and Jezebel 23:34

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn about the Northern Kingdom’s most infamous king and queen: Ahab and Jezebel. Find out where Samaria’s capital city was built, how Phoenician religion and trade affected the nation, and why we think of Jezebel as a seductress instead of a powerful politician. Episode links: The Miri…

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North and South 22:45

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn what caused the ancient United Kingdom of Israel to split into the North and the South, why religion impacted that action, where the Northern tribes attempted to worship God, and how Israel’s dead were buried. Episode links: “Two Riddles of the Queen of Sheba,” tapestry from Strasb…

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Rasputin, the Black Sun and Serial Killers - Digging Up Ancient Aliens 52:07

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An archaeologist discussing Rasputin, the famous scapegoats from the Russian Revolution, Nazi symbology, and the stigmatization of mental health in pop culture? Yes, you do want to hear this. First, we will talk about how Ancient Aliens and similar shows add to the stigma of mental health with the claims they make in their show. Then we move on to …

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Solomon's Golden Years 33:08

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn about the extrabiblical evidence of David and Solomon, including the Tel Dan Stele and Solomon’s “great” cities of Megiddo, Hazor, and Gezer. Then consider the differences between what Scripture says about the first Temple and the Queen of Sheba and how other traditions have influe…

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King David—Absalom’s Rebellion 31:16

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn why David was up on his roof staring at Bathsheba, what made Hebron so important to Israelite leaders, and how lamps were made and used in antiquity. Episode links: “Tour” a 4-Room House at Harvard’s Museum of the Ancient Near East: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=sQamX7QGS2v Mat…

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Mummies, vampires, draugr, and aliens? - Digging Up Ancient Aliens 54:28

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Halloween is soon upon us. Therefore, we will venture into the world of mummies, vampires, Camazotz, and draugr from an archaeological perspective. So we will look at how mummies became a medicine in Europe, the Book of the Dead, and the afterlife of Ancient Egypt. Then we will talk about the bat creature Camazotz, usually depicted with a knife and…

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King David—the Early Years 29:19

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn how "ruddy" David was chosen to be Israel’s second king, why there is confusion about Goliath’s height, what happened in a cave in En Gedi, and where the City of David is located. Episode links: Edward Burne-Jones, “David and Goliath” (1872), Vyner Memorial Window, Christ Church Ca…

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From Judge Samuel to King Saul 25:59

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During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn why the Iron Age got its name, how Israel changed from a confederation of tribes to a unified kingdom, and what makes Samuel and Saul so important to Israel's history. See one of the earliest pieces of proto-Hebrew writing, and learn how "lots" were actually used for decision makin…

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Season 4 trailer: Kings of the Iron Age 5:12

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Amanda is coming back with Season 4 of The Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast in October! She's titled the season, "Kings of the Iron Age: From Tabernacle to Temples." Watch for a preview of what is to come.Show notes:Lahav Harkov, “Rocking out under the Iron Dome,” Jerusalem Post (12 May 2023), https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-7428…

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Ep. 12 Egypt (Pt. 1): Sir Flinders Petrie and the Love of Beer in Ancient Egypt 52:03

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about Egypt! Belle shares the story of famous archaeologist Sir Flinders Petrie, his achievements and also the very bad side of his archaeology. And boy is it bad. Raquel goes in depth on beer production and consumption in ancient Egypt, sharing a bunch of interesting evidence that shows those guys definitely …

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Ep. 11 Ft. Adam Ford: Archaeology in Saudi Arabia and Crazy Field Stories From Around the World 39:53

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Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Adam Ford! Adam is an archaeologist, author, TV presenter and communications expert from the UK who has been living and working working in Australia - and now, Saudi Arabia. Adam shares some insight into the exciting archaeology being discovered in Saudi Arabia, as well as some crazy…

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Ep. 10. Weird Burials (Pt. 1): Sky Burials, Bed Burials, Deviant Burials, Vampires and More! 39:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we deep dive into some very strange burial practices throughout history. Raquel talks about how vultures are an integral part of the sky burial process, as well as a and rare practice called bed burials found in Europe. Belle discusses the meaning of deviant burials and some truly creepy archaeological finds, where p…

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Ep. 9 India (Pt. 2): Ep. 9 India (Pt. 2): Origins of Chess, Indian Cave Art and the WEIRD Story of King Ashoka 1:09:03

2y ago1:09:03

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk more on India! As a Part 2 talking about Indian history and archaeology, Raquel discusses the origins of chess as well as the beautiful cave art (both ancient and Medieval) found at the subcontinent. Belle and Raquel also talk a whole lot on King Ashoka and his very, VERY weird backstory - plus a whole lot mo…

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Ep. 8 The Maya: Belle's Work in Belize, Xibalba the Mayan Underworld and the Mesoamerican Ballgame. 1:22:23

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Send us a text In this episode, we deep dive into some aspects of the Maya! Belle talks a little about her time working at a Mayan site in Belize, a 'deviant' Mayan burial, and her love for diving and marine archaeology. We also talk about the fascinating story of Xibalba; the Mayan underworld, it's modern day connection to Metal bands, and the ins…

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Ep. 7 Christmas! The Surprising Origins of Santa, Elves, Odin, St. Nicholas, Krampus and More! 1:04:21

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Send us a text Welcome to Archaeologists Behaving Badly! We are Belle and Raquel, two archaeologists from Melbourne, Australia who like to drink wine and talk about all things weird and interesting in history. In this special episode, we dive into the maybe not so well known beginnings of Santa, Odin, Elves, St. Nicholas, Krampus and a WHOLE lot mo…

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Ep. 6 Trowel and Error (Pt. 1): The Terracotta Warriors, Movile, Ötzi the Iceman and Derinkuyu 40:05

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Send us a text In this episode, we have a chat about some sites that were discovered completely by mistake! We discuss the Terracotta Warriors, a cave in Romania filled with new species of creepy crawlies, how cool Ötzi the Iceman is, as well as Derinkuyu; an underground city in Turkey. We also talk about our own feelings on certain animals and a l…

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Ep. 5. Heretics: The Most Preposterous Heretics in History, Arianism, Free Spirits and Others 41:03

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Send us a text Welcome to Archaeologists Behaving Badly. We are Belle and Raquel, two archaeologists from Melbourne, Australia, who like to drink wine and talk about old stuff. In this episode, we have a chat about the most insane heretics and heretic groups in history, Galileo, Arianism and Free Spirits... plus more!…

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Ep. 4. India: The Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient Universities and Trade 43:09

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Send us a text Welcome to Archaeologists Behaving Badly. We are Belle and Raquel, two archaeologists from Melbourne, Australia, who like to drink wine and talk about old stuff. In this episode, we have a chat about how little Raquel knows about her own heritage, the Indus Valley Civilization, the trade of pepper, and how awesome the ancient univers…

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What's Next? 6:32

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Travel: why it's important, why I love it, and a promise to my readers and listeners...

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Egypt from Muslim Conquest to Modern Day 20:12

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Egypt's interaction with Israel isn't limited to the biblical and classical periods of history. The two nations have continued to be intertwined in recent history and modern politics. Listen to this last full episode of Season 3 to learn how Egypt transitioned from Christianity to Islam, and how Arab politics continue to impact the State of Israel.…

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Ep. 2 Fakes and Frauds (Pt. 1): Heinrich Schliemann and the Persian Princess Mummy 53:41

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Send us a text Welcome to Archaeologists Behaving Badly. We are Belle and Raquel, two archaeologists from Melbourne, Australia who like to drink wine and chat about old stuff. In this episode, we chat about some of the great fakes and frauds in the archaeological world; Heinrich Schliemann and the Persian Princess Mummy.…

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Ep. 1 Cruel Rulers: Vlad the Impaler, Phalaris, Timur the Lame, & Caligula. 50:31

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Send us a text Welcome to Archaeologists Behaving Badly. We are Belle and Raquel, two archaeologists from Melbourne, Australia, who like to drink wine and talk about old stuff. In this episode we talk about the cruel escapades of some of history's most brutal rulers; Vlad the Impaler, Phalaris, Timur the Lame and Caligula.…

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Ep 3. Halloween (Pt. 1): Curses, Mummies and the Origins of Halloween and Ghost Stories 59:44

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Send us a text Welcome to Archaeologists Behaving Badly. We are Belle and Raquel, two archaeologists from Melbourne, Australia, who like to drink wine and talk about old stuff. In this episode, we talk about the origins of ghost stories and Halloween, curses, mummies and one of our favourite monsters; the Werewolf. We also talk about a few of our o…

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Christ and Copts in Egypt 20:25

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Herod the Great may have pushed Joseph, Mary, and Jesus into exile in Egypt, but tradition says it was Mark the Evangelist who brought Christianity to the nation. Learn how Egypt moved from worshipping gods to worshipping God during the final centuries of the Roman Empire. Episode links: To order signed copies of Amanda's books, visit https://amand…

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Egypt "Between the Testaments" 19:16

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The entrance of Alexander the Great into Egypt was not the "liberation" the native Egyptians expected. The conqueror and his successors, the Ptolemies, Hellenized Egypt's culture, people, and government. Episode links: For help making your podcast sound as good as this one, contact Nicholas Allaire at nicholasjallaire@gmail.com…

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Egypt vs. the Empires 21:38

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In today's episode, Egypt encounters the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian empires--with Israel always in the middle. Episode links: For help making your podcast sound as good as this one, contact Nicholas Allaire at nicholasjallaire@gmail.com

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Egypt Faces a United Israel 23:16

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During the Third Intermediate Period, when Egypt's imperial power was waning, Israel’s tribes were unifying under kings Saul, David, and Solomon. Although Egypt doesn’t mention Israel in its records from this time period, Israel mentions Egypt and some pharaohs several times. Episode links: Archaeology of Gezer: https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/…

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The So-Called Sea Peoples 15:02

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The writings and images on Egypt's Medinet Habu are about a group of marauding invaders whom scholars have called the “Sea Peoples” since the end of the 19th century. These were 9 distinct groups of people from the western and eastern Mediterranean, the Aegean, and maybe even Cyprus. They were fierce warriors who were responsible for bringing the L…

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Examining the Exodus 28:34

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In this episode, we’ll consider the events of the Exodus: When might Moses fit in Egyptian history? What may (or may not!) have "caused" the plagues? And why do charlatans keep claiming to find Pharaoh’s army at the bottom of the Red Sea? Episode links: Learn about the Red Sea / Reed Sea at https://redhairedarchaeologist.com/the-red-sea-of-reeds/ T…

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S3E6 Trailer 0:56

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Happy Labor Day Weekend! Join me next week to hear all about the Exodus, and sign up NOW to get this month's freemium: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6272d642ec93244248595d95

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The Egyptian Monotheist 20:45

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Learn about the reign of Akhenaten, the monotheistic pharaoh, and how his unusual life changed Egyptian society. Episode links: https://daw.philhist.unibas.ch/de/news/details/nachruf-prof-erik-hornung/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-used-facial-reconstruction-technology-reveal-king-tuts-fathers-face-180977349/ https://www.bas…

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Joseph and the Hyksos 19:46

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During the Second Intermediate Period, Egypt was ruled by foreign "shepherd kings" who were not beloved by the Egyptian people. Could the Hyksos have been the descendants of Jacob? Episode links: https://redhairedarchaeologist.com/speaking For help making your podcast sounds as good as this one, contact Nicholas Allaire at nicholasjallaire@gmail.co…

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