Best Amarna Podcasts (2025)

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Feed Swap: The Ancient World - Ages 52:35

13m ago52:35

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Fellow podcaster Scott Chesworth, from The Ancient World has a new season. I’m excited to introduce “The Ancient World – Ages”, a series covering the Early Bronze Age Collapse (c. 2200 BC) and the remaking of Southwest Eurasia. In this feed swap, you’ll hear episode A3 – The Kings of Kish. It covers the period c.2900 BCE and 2350 BCE, also known as…

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210: Ramesses II The Eyes of Ra, The House of Life 30:00

14h ago30:00

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Ramesses goes back to school. Luxor Temple is a magnificent monument, in a city full of them. The sanctuary you visit today is, in large part, the work of Ramesses' early reign. New pylons, colossal statues, obelisks, and dedicatory texts provide the testament to the young pharaoh's work. Exploring these, we also get a surprising insight into templ…

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61 Every Believer Confident (Guest: Dr. Mark Farnham) 50:12

1d ago50:12

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Dr. Mark Farnham joins Henry to talk about some basic apologetics for the ordinary Christian. Dr. Farnham is Professor of Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA. Every Believer Confident - Book link You Can't Get Rid of God - DFT podcast episode

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209: Ramesses II vs the Sea Peoples 24:47

15d ago24:47

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Delta raiders. Decades before their famous migrations, the "Sea Peoples" were already active and visible in the eastern Mediterranean; and Ramesses II had his own dealings with these groups. In year 2 of his reign, Ramesses II (Usir-Ma'at-Ra) dealt with a coastal raid by the Sherden, who came from the "islands in the midst" of the sea (which the Eg…

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Thutmose III & Hatshepsut: The New Kingdom Defined with Prof. Aidan Dodson 1:30:54

22d ago1:30:54

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The new royal tomb, and how two 18th Dynasty rulers defined the "New Kingdom" as we know it. Prof. Aidan Dodson is a dedicated and prolific scholar, whose research covers many facets of ancient Egyptian history (and even WW1 warships!) His latest book, Thutmose III & Hatshepsut: Pharaohs of Egypt - Their Lives and Afterlives looks at how these two …

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208: Ramesses II The Oracle & The Sphinx 29:00

30d ago29:00

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A death at Karnak, and a lion amongst men. In regnal year 1 (c.1292 BCE), Ramesses II was at Abdju / Abydos. While there, he appointed a new First Priest of Amun (Hem Netjer Tepy en Imen). He chose his candidate by consulting the deity directly, engaging in an oracle with Amun to choose the best option. Shortly after, Ramesses departed Abdju and co…

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207: Ramesses II Shadow of Two Fathers 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Ramesses had a lot to plan for, in his first year of rule (c.1292 BCE). Staying in Waset / Luxor, the new pharaoh began building work on his tomb (KV7) and his memorial temple (The Ramesseum). Archaeological records testify to both of these projects. Then, the King immortalised his late father, the Osiris Sety I, in scenes of worship at Karnak. Fin…

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How to Produce Green Ammonia for Under US$300 Per Tonne – with Element One 49:30

1M ago49:30

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How to Produce Green Ammonia for under US$300 per tonne – With Element One Overview: In this episode, Andy Marsland explores the latest advancements in hydrogen and ammonia technologies with Phil Matthews and Troy Philpot. They discuss the potential of hydrogen and ammonia in the green energy sector, focusing on their commercial viability, practica…

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206: Ramesses II Usir-Ma'at-Ra 47:18

1M ago47:18

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In the annals of Egyptian history there is no one quite like Ramesses II. He is arguably the most famous, or infamous, of Egypt’s pharaohs. His reign would be long (67 years!) and his influence would be incalculable. In this episode, Ramesses "appears" as King, following the death of his father (III Shemu 27). He chooses his royal names (Usir-Ma'at…

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60 Where Were Nails Placed During Crucifixion? (Guest: Dr. Scott Stripling) 55:30

2M ago55:30

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Dr. Scott Stripling joins Henry to talk about one of his latest academic studies, which analyzes the archaeological remains of crucifixion victims. Along with his co-researcher, Dr. Jonathan Moore, they found some new insights into how people like Jesus were crucified, that may challenge how we typically picture in our minds what it looked like. Dr…

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Sety's Borrowed Coffin with Dr. Peter Lacovara 12:02

2M ago12:02

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The coffin of Sety I (now in the NMEC) was probably reworked from an earlier piece, during the reburials in DB320 (the royal cache). But how can we tell? Dr. Peter Lacovara explains. Dr. Lacovara's website https://peterlacovara.com/ Video version available at Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast Video version available on YouTube https://youtu.be/6…

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205: Sety I and the Finest Royal Tomb 1:33:08

2M ago1:33:08

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Sety’s royal burial. Valley of the Kings tomb 17 (KV17) came to light in October 1817. Discovered by a team of Egyptian workers, employed by Giovanni Belzoni, the tomb is the most beautiful, and one of the largest, in the entire Valley. == Learn more about KV17: 3D Tour by Mused: https://mused.com/tours/926/tomb-of-seti-i-valley-of-the-kings/ Theba…

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The State of Hydrogen – current opportunities and challenges. A perspective from the forefront of hydrogen research and development – With Central Queensland University 31:15

2M ago31:15

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The State of Hydrogen – current opportunities and challenges. A perspective from the forefront of hydrogen research and development – With Central Queensland University Episode Summary: In this episode, Andy Marsland welcomes Paul Hodgson to discuss the advancements, opportunities, and challenges in the hydrogen energy sector. Paul shares his exten…

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Scan Technology Reveals Hidden Chambers at Giza? 10:02

2M ago10:02

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Approach with caution. In March 2025, a group calling itself the “Khafre Research Project” posted visual information online about the pyramid of Khafra at Giza. The group claims that Synthetic Aperture Radar (or SAR) scans at Giza have revealed “structures” beneath the pyramids. Using digital modelling (and some AI), they suggest that Khafra’s pyra…

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Another Royal Tomb! Abydos | Hatshepsut | Bastet Tooth and more discoveries 36:32

2M ago36:32

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News from the Field (2025) Part 2. The past excavation season has been extraordinarily productive. Beyond the new royal tomb of Thutmose II we also have a SECOND royal tomb, at Abydos! The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally opening in full. And archaeological teams throughout the land have uncovered wonderful things. We also remember some prominent s…

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204: Sety's Last Journey 39:01

3M ago39:01

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After a reign of approximately eleven years, the Horus Men-Ma’at-Ra (Sety I) passed to the west. He died in reasonably good health, and studies of his mummy reveal a tall, physically robust individual. So, what killed him? We explore these questions, and the history of his Memorial Temple, where the King’s body lay in state ready for burial… Music …

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59 Challenging Evolution (Guest: Dr. Hans Madueme) 1:29:31

3M ago1:29:31

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Henry takes a deep dive with Dr. Hans Madueme about his book "Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences" Defending Sin - book link Dr. Madueme on Digging for Truth TV

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Who Wants to Visit Egypt? November 2025 Tour Announcement 11:28

3M ago11:28

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SOLD OUT FOR 2025. It's time to visit Egypt again. In November 2025, we are doing a 9-day visit to Luxor for the "Glories of Thebes!" Starting in Cairo (with the GEM) we head south to visit the Valley of the Kings, Memorial Temples, Deir el-Medina, Abydos, Karnak, and so much more. Note: Future tour groups will be smaller than previous years (becau…

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Egypt's New Royal Tomb Discovery with Dr. Chris Naunton. What's next? 41:06

3M ago41:06

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News from the Field 2025, Part 1. In February 2025, the breaking news was the discovery of a royal tomb. An archaeological mission working in Luxor are confident they have located the grave of King Thutmose II. The tomb itself was discovered in late 2022, and the team announced it publicly in 2023. I reported on that initial find in the news roundu…

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203: Rise of a Vizier 26:53

3M ago26:53

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Paser, servant of Sety I and Ramesses II (c.1300--1270 BCE). In the later years of his reign, King Sety promoted one of his servants to the highest political/government office. Paser, the Vizier, enters our story... Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Make a one-time donation via PayPa…

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Ramessid Biographies with Prof. Elizabeth Frood (Re-Release) 37:51

4M ago37:51

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My guest today is Prof. Elizabeth Frood, Associate Professor of Egyptology and Director of the Griffith Institute at the University of Oxford, UK. In a lively discussion, Dr. Frood shares her insights into ancient lives and how people living in the non-royal sphere approached their immortality. Statues, texts and graffiti show us the minds of these…

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202: A Valley of the Queens & The Womb of Hathor 36:31

4M ago36:31

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The Place of Beauties (Ta-Set-Neferu). In the reigns of Ramesses I and Sety I (c.1304—1292 BCE), the Valley of the Queens finally earned its moniker. Having been a burial ground for royal children and courtiers, the wadi south of Deir el-Medina now began to host ruling women. In the days of Sety I, the Queen Mother Sitra and the Queen Tuya both rec…

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58 Four Views on the Historical Adam and Eve (Guest: Dr. Marcus Ross) 1:27:49

4M ago1:27:49

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Henry and paleontologist Dr. Marcus Ross talk about the book: Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve: Four Views , which include: the Non-Historical Adam and Eve View (Kenton L. Sparks), the Mytho-Historical Adam View (William Lane Craig), the Genealogical Adam and Eve Model (Andrew Loke) and the Recent Adam and Eve View (Marcus R. Ross). Mons…

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A Memory of Gods with Dr. Tamara Siuda 1:34:48

4M ago1:34:48

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Understanding the deities requires us to move beyond inherited preconceptions and prejudices. Fortunately, there are many gods worthy of the effort. From the deified Sphinx Horemakhet, to the meme-lord Medjed, to the deified lover-boy Antinous, the pantheon is rich in variety and personalities. It is a subject that today’s guest, Dr. Tamara L. Siud…

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201: When Hathor Destroyed the World (The Book of the Sky Cow) 51:31

5M ago51:31

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The Book of the Sky Cow. In the waning years of the 18th Dynasty (the reign of Tut’ankhamun) royal artisans began decorating tombs and funerary equipment with a new text. Sometimes known as “The Destruction of Mankind,” the book tells of a distant age, when Ra ruled on earth. But as the sun-god aged, a group of humans perceived his weakness, and pl…

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Dendera: Temple of Time with José M. Barrera 1:12:52

5M ago1:12:52

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Hathor's temple at Dendera is one of the best in Egypt. Constructed in the late 1st Millennium BCE (but with roots stretching back to the Old Kingdom), Hathor’s house preserves amazing art, hieroglyphs, and secrets. It is a temple that today’s guest, José M. Barrera, devoted a great deal of energy to documenting. The result is a wonderful study of …

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200: How to Make Your Own Tomb 35:24

5M ago35:24

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Livestream recording. The tombs of Deir el-Medina are some of the most vibrant and beautiful in Waset (Thebes). How did they build them, which artists decorated them, and how did folk like Sennedjem pay for the construction and furnishing? Video version available at Patreon, with extended artistic discussion. Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com…

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Wepet Renpet, Next Livestream, Moving to a New Country 6:43

5M ago6:43

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New Year, New Home. My wife and I are moving to the UK in February 2025. How will this improve / affect the podcast? Details inside. Next livestream: “How to Make Your Own Tomb,” based on the artists’ tombs at Deir el-Medina. Held on YouTube live: https://youtube.com/live/500MMqMUlH8. Date and time zone conversion: Auckland: Sun, 29 Dec 2024 at 9:0…

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199: The Winter War 36:10

5M ago36:10

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Sety’s final campaign. In winter of year 8 (approx. December 1296 BCE), the King of Egypt Sety I received news: rebellion in the south. In a land called Irem, now in modern Sudan, locals were resisting Egypt’s monarch. Sety gathered an army of infantry and chariots and set off to war. The story is told by Egyptians participating in the event, and b…

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57 The Christmas Story is History (Guests: Bryan Windle & Tommy Chamberlin) 1:07:15

6M ago1:07:15

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ABR staff members Bryan Windle and Tommy Chamberlin join to talk all about the people and places in history that are related to the Christmas story. Top 10 Discoveries Related to Christmas - Bible Archaeology Report Quirinius, an Archaeological Biography - Bible Archaeology Report Who were the Magi? - Bible Archaeology Report…

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198b: The Tomb Builders in the Age of Sety I 1:13:20

6M ago1:13:20

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Livestream recording. The village of Deir el-Medina first arose in the 18th Dynasty (c.1550—1310 BCE), but the historical records really multiply in the 19th and 20th Dynasties (c.1310—1070 BCE). In this livestream recording, I set the scene for the village and introduce you to some of its inhabitants. We explore houses and families, and a couple o…

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198: Servants in the Place of Truth (The Tomb-Builders) 44:14

6M ago44:14

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Deir el-Medina’s Golden Age (Part 1). In the age of Sety I, the village of the tomb-builders expanded significantly. Likewise, our evidence for daily life, families, households, and business begins to proliferate. Historians can identify individuals from tombs and connect them with specific houses. We can track their movements, as they form relatio…

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An Australian perspective on emission free air travel- with Stralis Aircraft 29:51

6M ago29:51

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Bio: Bob has 20 years of international aerospace experience, the past 8 of which he has worked on the cutting edge of electric aircraft innovation. He supported Heart Aerospace and Ampaire with electric propulsion system engineering development. He was an early member of the magniX leadership team, helping define company strategy, product roadmap, …

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197: How to Make a Pharaoh's Tomb 31:37

6M ago31:37

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Sety I in the Valley of the Kings (Part 1). Archaeological remains and ancient texts reveal a great deal about tomb-building in the 19th and 20th Dynasties (c.1303—1070 BCE). Records, artefacts, and art all combine to inform us of the workers and their practices. In this episode, we use the sepulchre of Sety I (KV17) as a case-study, to understand …

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Sety, Thutmose, and Royal Coffins (with Prof. Kara Cooney) 1:47:04

6M ago1:47:04

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In 1881, a remarkable discovery took place in Luxor, Egypt. In the hills of Deir el-Bahari, a secret tomb held the reburied mummies of Egypt’s famous pharaohs. Figures like Sety I, Ramesses II, Thutmose III, and Amunhotep I lay in rest, in carefully hidden coffins. However, the caskets themselves hold many secrets, which today’s guest has spent yea…

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Ep 26 – The ‘Rubbish’ (!) Episode. Converting waste to Energy – With Wildfire Energy 33:58

7M ago33:58

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Exploring Hydrogen Ep 26 – The ‘Rubbish’ (!) Episode. Converting Waste to Energy – With Wildfire Energy Greg Perkins is a co-founder, MD and CEO of Wildfire Energy His is an Innovator with more than 20 years of industry experience in the development of new technologies and projects for the energy and oil & gas industries, with 12 pending and grante…

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196: The Golden Path 51:31

7M ago51:31

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The plan of an honest ruler. Around 1300 BCE, as today, gold was big business. King Sety I personally led an expedition into the eastern desert, to establish a new mining operation. Back in the Nile Valley, high-ranking officials leave monuments testifying to their work delivering, securing, and recording that gold. And thanks to art and artefacts,…

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195: A Quest for Gold 37:17

7M ago37:17

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Sety in the Desert. Around 1300 BCE, King Sety led an expedition into the Red Sea hills. His purpose? Gold. The King brought soldiers and charioteers out to mine precious metals for his treasuries. The journey was difficult, traversing a dry and rocky landscape far from the comforts of home. Fortunately, Sety left detailed descriptions of the event…

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194: A Prince of Egypt (feat. Prof. Peter Brand) 1:13:08

7M ago1:13:08

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Ramesses Rising. Traditionally, Egyptian princes are almost invisible. The pharaohs downplayed the presence of their sons, to reduce political competition and maintain religious order. Sety I (c.1300 BCE) changed this habit. In art and monuments, he promoted young Ramesses II to a position of prominence and power. The exact nature of this promotion…

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193: Slaying the Bull of Seth (Ramesses’ First Rodeo) 45:13

7M ago45:13

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In the Temple of Sety I at Abydos, an out-of-the-way corridor preserves a unique image. The King of Egypt, and his eldest son, wrangle and subdue a bull. This scene appears simple, at first glance. But it has a wealth of deeper symbolism and meanings. In this episode, we explore the idea of Bulls as images of power and violence, and their relations…

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192b: Seth's Lore 1:18:51

8M ago1:18:51

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Warrior, protector, murderer. By 1300 BCE, the Egyptian god Seth had become a complex and multi-faceted deity. Chaotic and destructive, but not "evil," Seth played an important role in the gods' realm and our own. This legend developed and evolved over centuries, from the earliest religious literature to the imperial age. In this episode, we explor…

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What is Australia’s Play for Hydrogen? – with SEC / Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia 37:08

8M ago37:08

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Exploring Hydrogen, host Andy Marsland embarks on an enlightening conversation with Joanna Kay, a leading voice in the renewable hydrogen sector. Joanna serves as the Executive General Manager of the Smart Energy Council and leads Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia, advocating for hydrogen as a key to the decarbonisa…

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192: The Trouble With Seth 41:12

8M ago41:12

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Identity crisis. Seth (aka Sutekh / Setekh / Suty) is a complicated deity. A master of storms, winds, deserts and seas, Seth dominates foreigners and the world outside Egypt. However, he is also treacherous, violent, and aggressive; a god who slew his own brother and tried to seize the throne for himself. As a result, Seth has a complicated relatio…

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Interlude: Sety I Phase One (Summary) 23:15

8M ago23:15

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Sety I reigned (approx.) 1303--1292 BCE. In the first half of his reign, the King's followers achieved significant and splendid deeds. We explore these achievements in aggregate, and what they all mean for the Egyptian people. Plus, what 19th Dynasty "expansion" means for our story of pharaohs, ordinary people, and the gods... Logo image: Sety I, a…

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The Sword of Ramesses (News from the Field) 20:05

8M ago20:05

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Blade of Frontiers (not Wyll). In September 2024, the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities announced new discoveries including a sword inscribed with the names of Ramesses II, King of Egypt. In this episode, we discuss the weapon and its origins, as well as the larger significance of the fortress in which this discovery occurred. Who did the sword bel…

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Overcoming Supply Chain and Import Challenges Mini Series Episode 4 – BOC 15:52

9M ago15:52

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This mini-series has been developed off back of some feedback from a few of our listeners who it would be useful and interesting to have more of a discussion from companies that have experience and can share real-life examples of any supply chain and import challenges A huge shout out to the companies and individuals who were willing to share their…

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Overcoming Supply Chain and Import Challenges Mini Series Episode 3 – Plug Power 9:13

9M ago9:13

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This mini-series has been developed off back of some feedback from a few of our listeners who it would be useful and interesting to have more of a discussion from companies that have experience and can share real-life examples of any supply chain and import challenges A huge shout out to the companies and individuals who were willing to share their…

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Overcoming Supply Chain and Import Challenges Mini Series Episode 2 – Amarna Energy 8:59

9M ago8:59

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This mini-series has been developed off back of some feedback from a few of our listeners who it would be useful and interesting to have more of a discussion from companies that have experience and can share real-life examples of any supply chain and import challenges A huge shout out to the companies and individuals who were willing to share their…

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Overcoming Supply Chain and Import Challenges Mini Series Episode 1 - ATCO 12:05

9M ago12:05

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This mini-series has been developed off back of some feedback from a few of our listeners who it would be useful and interesting to have more of a discussion from companies that have experience and can share real-life examples of any supply chain and import challenges A huge shout out to the companies and individuals who were willing to share their…

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56 Just Got Back from Mt. Ararat (Guest: Ted Wright) 1:12:10

9M ago1:12:10

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Ted Wright from Epic Archaeology joins Henry to offer some counterarguments to a previous episode we did on possible locations for Noah's Ark, and shares some of his research that he has done on Mt. Ararat and the surrounding region on his many expeditions there. Babylonian "Oldest Map of the World" - British Museum The Epic of Gilgamesh & the Bibl…

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