ANCIENT EGYPTIAN PHARAOHS
Get hooked
If we’ve whetted your appetite for ancient Egyptian pharaohs, why not explore the topic further with our pick of books, films, podcasts and TV and radio programmes
BOOKS
The Pharaohs
By Prof Joyce Tyldesley
(Quercus Publishing, 2019)
In an illustrated history of the kings who ruled over Egypt, Prof Joyce Tyldesley narrates the story of 30 dynasties, and profiles powerful, and sometimes enigmatic, rulers such as Mentuhotep II, Thutmose III, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Ramesses II and more.
Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt
By Dr Chris Naunton
(Thames & Hudson, 2018)
Dr Chris Naunton unravels the tangled threads surrounding the mysteries of the missing tombs of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra, exploring the reasons why tombs remain such a central part of the continuing allure of ancient Egypt.
The Treasures of Tutankhamun
By Dr Garry J Shaw
(Thames & Hudson, 2021)
This beautifully illustrated book brings to life some of the greatest treasures discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun, with text explaining what each featured object is, where it was found and why it was buried with the young pharaoh.
The Search for Nefertiti: The True Story of an Amazing Discovery
By Prof Joann Fletcher
(William Morrow & Co, 2004)
Prof Joann Fletcher explores the story behind her research into a longforgotten mummy from the Valley of the Kings that she believes is Nefertiti, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
On the BBC
You’re Dead to Me: The Egyptian Pyramids
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09l63kf
Greg Jenner (pictured) is joined by Prof Sarah Parcak and comedian Maria Shehata to learn all about the magnificent Egyptian pyramids.
The Forum: Nefertiti: The beguiling Egyptian Queen
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3csyp61
Bridget Kendall (pictured) and guests, including Prof Joyce Tyldesley, discuss the story of the mysterious queen Nefertiti.
The Cult of King Tut
Prof Patricia Clavin explores the cult of Egyptomania that sprang up following the opening, in 1922, of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
ONLINE AND AUDIO
► For podcasts, features, quizzes, interviews and more on Egyptian pharaohs, visit our website: historyextra.com/period/ancient-egypt
► Looking for Egypt’s lost tombs In a lecture from 2019, Dr Chris Naunton explores some of the most fascinating ancient figures whose tombs are yet to be discovered. Listen at bit.ly/3jmm86Z
► Cleopatra: unpicking myth from reality Prof Joyce Tyldesley explores the life and legacy of the last queen of Egypt. Listen at bit.ly/3O3uuOM
► Egyptian pharaohs: everything you wanted to know Prof Joyce Tyldesley answers listener questions and top internet search queries about ancient Egypt’s royal rulers. Listen at bit.ly/360upKJ
WATCH
Tutankhamun: Waking the Dead
now streaming on My5
Using a century of research and the latest scientific evidence, Prof Bettany Hughes takes a forensic look at the body of Tutankhamun.
Legends of the Pharaohs
Sky History
Experts and historians explore the birth of Egypt’s ancient wonders through the eyes of the architects, stone cutters, soldiers and farmers who toiled to fulfil the pharaohs’ visions.