Greg Jenner and Campbell Price delve into the curious and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification

By James Osborne

Published: Sunday, 28 April 2024 at 06:00 AM


What was the ‘black goo’ that coated ancient Egyptian mummies? Could ancient Egyptians take a sick day to bury their loved ones? And were ancient cat mummies really used to fertilise the fields of Victorian Britain? In this special episode, public historian and broadcaster Greg Jenner speaks to curator and Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price about the strange and fascinating world of mummification.

Greg Jenner and Campbell Price are the co-authors of Totally Chaotic History: Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly! (Walker Books, 2024).