Ancient Egypt | 1. civilisation

Published: Aug. 21, 2024, 11 p.m.

You\u2019re probably familiar with the idea of godly pharaohs, menacing mummies and their deadly curses. But how much do you actually know about the fundamental facts of ancient Egyptian civilisation? In this first episode of our new series Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett is joined by curator and Egyptologist Campbell Price to chart ancient Egypt\u2019s rise and fall \u2013 getting to grips with the where, when and why of one of history\u2019s most fascinating cultures. \n\nThe HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices