015: These Two Things Will Forever Change How You Look at Egyptian Tombs

In this episode, Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst deconstructs the common myths surrounding ancient Egyptian tombs, moving beyond pop culture tropes like "mummy's curses" to reveal the dual nature of these sacred structures. You will discover the dual nature of ancient Egyptian tombs, including the two parts that every tomb – whether small pit in the ground or giant pyramid – had. By exploring the distinct functions of burial chambers and tomb chapels, this episode explains how the ancient Egyptians ...