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. […]
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 […]
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? […]
Interview with Dominic Perry – The History of Egypt Podcast
STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY It is a great privilege to interview fellow Kiwi, Dominic Perry. Writer and podcaster he is studying for his PhD in Egyptology at Auckland University, New Zealand. When did you first develop an interest in Egyptology? From an early age! I grew up in a house whose architecture included a pyramid as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interview with Dr Moamen Saad المجلس الاعلى للاثار
STARS OF EGYPTOLOGY We are privileged to present Egyptian Egyptologist, Dr Moamen Saad. He has held numerous administrative posts throughout Egypt including that of Director of Scientific Research Department at Karnak, Ministry of Antiquities, Egypt. A very special welcome to our readers from around the world and especially those from Egypt! Salaam aleikum, Dr Saad. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
