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Welcome to Voices of Ancient Egypt — the podcast for people who don’t just want to learn about ancient Egypt, but want to understand it at a deeper, more meaningful level.Your podcast host, Melinda Nelson-Hurst, Ph.D., is an Egyptologist with years of experience teaching at the university level, working in Egypt, and training students around the world to read real ancient Egyptian texts. She’s spent decades studying this civilization in a traditional academic setting so you don’t have to — and so you can access knowledge that’s usually locked behind academic walls.With a blend of solo deep-dives and conversations with experts and everyday Egyptophiles, this podcast brings ancient Egyptian history, beliefs, and language to life — and shows you how learning hieroglyphs is possible, no matter your age, background, or schedule.Whether you want to read hieroglyphs in museums, on social media, or on your next trip to Egypt, you’ll find the tools, stories, and encouragement to make it real.Let’s hear the voices of the ancient world — together.
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- 3 days ago9 min
033: Egyptologists Feel Stupid
In this episode of Voices of Ancient Egypt, we pull back the curtain on the "highlight reel" of scholarship to reveal the messy, challenging, and often frustrating reality of deciphering ancient texts. Have you ever felt like something was wrong because a particular hieroglyph, word, or passage seemed impossible? You aren't alone – even experts with decades of experience encounter simple texts that leave them stumped for hours. Tune in to discover why the struggle isn't a sign of failure, but...
- 1 weeks ago37 min
032: Do Egyptologists Believe in Curses? (AMA)
In this first-ever Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, Egyptologist and host Melinda dives into the vault of listener questions to separate fact from fiction in the world of Egyptology. From the legendary "Mummy’s Curse" to the sacred creative forces of the universe, this episode explores the deep-seated beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and the technical mysteries of their writing. Whether you are a curious history buff or a student struggling to master hieroglyphs, this episode offers a rare, beh...
- 2 weeks ago15 min
031: The 50% Rule
Have you ever felt like you can’t move on to the next chapter or lesson until you’ve mastered every single hieroglyph in the current one? You aren’t alone, but you might be accidentally slowing down your own progress. In this episode, Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst introduces her signature 50% Rule, a counterintuitive strategy designed to help you break through what keeps so many students stuck. By leveraging the way your brain actually processes new information, you’ll learn how to stop repeating ...
- 3 weeks ago12 min
030: The Ancient Egyptians in Their Own Words: What Their Writing Reveals About Who They Really Were
In this episode, we step beyond the cold stone of monuments to hear the intimate, living voices of the ancient Egyptians through their own letters, poetry, and songs. From a son "bribing" his deceased mother with memories of quail to a husband defending his track record to his late wife’s ghost, these texts reveal a people grappling with the same universal experiences we face today: the intensity of new love, the sting of grief, the bite of professional satire, and the humble plea for mercy ...
- Jun 30, 202620 min
029: The Question Changes Everything
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of questions and how they serve as the ultimate tool for mastering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Whether you are a beginner struggling to identify a "funky" looking sign or an advanced student grappling with complex verb structures, asking questions is the key to breaking through mental blocks. We explore the psychological barriers that keep learners stuck, the technical nuances that differentiate Egyptian from English, and why a communit...
- Jun 23, 202620 min
028: The person who wrote those hieroglyphs had a name. And a lot of opinions.
In this episode of Voices of Ancient Egypt, we go behind the brush to discover the real people who recorded history. While we often marvel at the texts themselves, this deep dive explores the identity, training, and status of the ancient Egyptian scribe. You will hear how literacy (a rare gift held by less than 5% of the population) opened doors to the highest offices in the land, from managing local contracts to supervising the construction of massive royal monuments. From the "school of ha...
- Jun 17, 202623 min
027: The Ancient Egyptians' Own Version of Their History
In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of Egyptian timekeeping, revealing the stark differences between how the ancient Egyptians viewed their own history and the modern systems used in museums today. You will discover how the Egyptians balanced linear and cyclical time, the origins of the dynasty system through the historian Manetho, and how the concepts of ma'at and isfet—divine order and chaos—were used to color historical records and royal propaganda. Finally, the episode chal...
- Jun 9, 202617 min
026: How the Rosetta Stone Actually Works — And What It Really Took to Crack Hieroglyphs
After nearly 1,500 years of silence, how did we finally learn to read the "sacred carvings" of the Pharaohs? In this episode of the Voices of Ancient Egypt podcast, we dive into the high-stakes race to crack the code of Egyptian hieroglyphs. From the accidental discovery of a stone hidden in a military fortress wall to the obsessive linguistic rivalry between an English polymath and a French prodigy, we explore the breakthroughs that turned a dead script into a living history. Discover how a ...
About Voices of Ancient Egypt
Welcome to Voices of Ancient Egypt — the podcast for people who don’t just want to learn about ancient Egypt, but want to understand it at a deeper, more meaningful level.Your podcast host, Melinda Nelson-Hurst, Ph.D., is an Egyptologist with years of experience teaching at the university level, working in Egypt, and training students around the world to read real ancient Egyptian texts. She’s spent decades studying this civilization in a traditional academic setting so you don’t have to — and so you can access knowledge that’s usually locked behind academic walls.With a blend of solo deep-dives and conversations with experts and everyday Egyptophiles, this podcast brings ancient Egyptian history, beliefs, and language to life — and shows you how learning hieroglyphs is possible, no matter your age, background, or schedule.Whether you want to read hieroglyphs in museums, on social media, or on your next trip to Egypt, you’ll find the tools, stories, and encouragement to make it real.Let’s hear the voices of the ancient world — together.
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