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Ancient Egyptian Civilisation is in the spotlight!
Ancient Egyptian civilization has always been a topic of fascination, but how much do you really know about it? While Cleopatra, the last pharaoh, is a well-known name, the story of Queen Hatshepsut is not as familiar. How did the myths surrounding this civilization develop? What preconceived notions do we still hold about Ancient Egypt? You can find answers to these questions and more in our playlist!
Egyptologist Anthony Browder rates eight ancient Egypt scenes from movies and television for realism. He analyzes the accuracy of the mummification process depicted in “The Mummy” (1999), with Brendan Fraser, and “Moon Knight” (2022), starring Oscar Isaac. He also comments on pyramids and ancient ruins in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981), starring Harrison Ford; “Gods of Egypt” (2016), featuring Chadwick Boseman; and “The Ten Commandments” (1956). Browder discusses famous pharaohs, kings, and queens depicted in “Exodus: Gods and Kings” (2014), “Cleopatra” (1963), and “Tut” (2015).
Content produced by: Insider
On the agenda
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Ancient Egypt Expert Rates 8 Ancient Egypt Scenes In Movies And TV: How Real Is It?
By: Insider
podcast - 68:00
Seduction or Strategy? The Very Real Cleopatra VII with The Partial Historians
By: Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!
video - 4:33
The pharaoh that wouldn’t be forgotten
By: Ted Ed
video - 1:37
A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian priest
By: National Museums of Scotland
video - 2:45
How The Rosetta Stone Unlocked Hieroglyphics
By: British Museum
