A Quick Guide to Ancient Egypt

About this episode

This episode provides a refresher on the long and fascinating history of Ancient Egypt, from before the pharaohs to the Bronze Age Collapse.

When we think of mummies, ancient Egypt is the first place to come to mind, and with good reason. But it's probably been a while since most of us have had a refresher on Egypt's long and fascinating history, so today, come with me on a journey along the Nile from the days before the pharaohs to the Bronze Age Collapse. Become a member now at www.patreon.com/cw/PastLivesMedia. You'll get access to the Past Lives Discord server and four pieces of bonus content per month (including a historian interview, book club, Q and A, and a sources and evidence discussion). Past Lives is a 100-percent independent production, and your support is what allows us to make this show. So, thank you.

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Wyman

Topics covered

• Ancient Egypt
• Mummies
• Pharaohs
• Nile River
• Bronze Age

Keywords

• Ancient Egypt
• history
• mummies
• pharaohs
• Nile
• Bronze Age
• collapse

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Egypt

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