Stars of Egyptology

TRIBUTE TO BARRY KEMP, EGYPTOLOGIST

Barry Kemp (14 May 1940-15 May 2024) served something greater than himself, namely the study and conservation of King Akhenaten’s city at Amarna. Professor Kemp, CBE, FBE, was an eminent scholar at the University of Cambridge. His book Ancient Egypt: An Anatomy of Civilisation was the main text used in ancient history courses for decades. […]

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Interview with Jean-Pierre Houdin

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY ”Genius” is an overused word, however, it is a truthful description of our latest guest. Jean-Pierre Houdin is the man who has deciphered some of the Great Pyramid’s secrets. Working ten hours a day for five years he developed a theory – probably the most detailed in history – of how the […]

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Interview with Dr. Cédric Gobeil

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Dr Cédric Gobeil received his PhD in Egyptology at the University of Paris-Sorbonne in 2008 and has been Director of the French archaeological mission at Deir el-Medina between 2011 and 2016. In 2016 he was appointed Director of the Egypt Exploration Society in London. When did you first become interested in Egyptology? […]

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Interview – Dr Tim Kendall

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Tim Kendall has spent most of his career involved in Nubian archaeology. He received his PhD from Brandeis University in Mediterranean Studies. During his distinguished career he was Associate Curator of the Department of Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. However, he is best known for his […]

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Interview with Emily Teeter

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Dr Emily Teeter is known to many for her numerous appearances in history documentaries over the years. Known as the research associate and curator at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, she also served as a consultant for the Seattle Art Museum. In addition, Dr Teeter has written a wide […]

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Interview – Dr Campbell Price

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Season Two is here! Originally from Scotland, Dr Campbell Price is the Curator of the Manchester Museum. Below is his exclusive interview. Don’t forget to check out the new exhibition: ”Golden Mummies of Egypt”(link below). Read and enjoy! When did you first become interested in Egyptology? I quite vividly remember visiting a […]

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Interview with Dr Zahi Hawass

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Mr. Egypt himself, Dr Zahi Hawass is a megastar. He is best known for his position as Minister of Antiquities and has appeared in countless documentaries. A writer of over 50 books and hundreds of articles he has held the top posts in Egypt’s administration for many decades. In the West he […]

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Interview with Joyce Tyldesley

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Academic, writer, broadcaster and teacher, Joyce Tyldesley is one of the most prolific writers on ancient Egypt. After obtaining a first class honours degree from Liverpool University she went on to obtain her doctorate from Oxford University. In 2007 she joined the University of Manchester where she teaches a variety of courses […]

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Interview with David Rohl

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Dubbed the most controversial Egyptologist in the world, David Rohl gives an exclusive interview. Proving the Bible to have its foundations in historical fact, he is famous for a string of books, lectures and films on the subject. Join the master chronologist as he gives a once-in-a-lifetime interview. Most Egyptologists have a […]

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Interview with Dr Christopher Naunton

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Born in Surrey, England Dr Chris Naunton was Director of the EES and President of the IAE. He often appears in documentaries, including The Man Who Discovered Egypt, Secrets of the Dead, and Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle to name a few. I caught up with him in the middle […]

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Interview with Curtis Ryan Woodside

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY At 25 years of age, Curtis has been interested in ancient Egypt since he was 6 years old. A creative man who paints, writes, models, makes films and presents, he is set to be a star of tomorrow, perhaps in Egyptology! What do you think? I know some of you would like […]

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Interview with Dr. Maria Nilsson

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Recently described as part of archaeology’s great new ”double act” by Tony Robbins in his gripping BBC series ”Opening Egypt’s Tombs”, Maria Nilsson is a scholar, wife and Mum. This remarkable lady caught up for an interview in which she gave her time and thought to the questions. She even stayed to […]

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Interview with Jeff Burzacott, Nile Magazine

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY How did Nile Magazine start? Nile originally started as Facebook page called Hieroglyphica, dedicated to learning to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. To my mind, not only are they beautiful to look at, but there is no better way to gain an insight into the hearts and minds of the people of ancient […]

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Interview with Aidan Dodson

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Author of sixteen books, Dr. Aidan Dodson was the William K. and Marilyn M. Simpson Professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo in the spring of 2013. Elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 2003, he is a senior research fellow in the Department of Archaeology and […]

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Interview with Salima Ikram

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Distinguished University Professor of Egyptology at the University of Cairo. (https://www.aucegypt.edu/fac/salimaikram) Simply the Queen of Egyptology, Professor Salima Ikram has been teaching and appearing in documentaries for decades. Her beautiful speaking voice and flawless diction are trademarked. Despite her busy schedule Professor Ikram managed to find time to give and interview. When […]

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Interview with Bob Brier

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY Arguably the most famous Egyptologist in the world, Bob Brier is nicknamed ”Mr Mummy” for a project which made history. That’s right! The first person in two thousand years to mummify a human cadaver in the Egyptian style, it put him on the map. But there is much more to one of […]

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Interview with Eric Cline

STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY How did you start your career? When I was seven years old, I read a biography of Heinrich Schliemann written for children, entitled The Walls of Windy Troy. I told my parents then and there that I was going to be an archaeologist…and so it has come to pass. How long have […]

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