Voices of Ancient Egypt
Claim This Podcastby Melinda Nelson-Hurst, Ph.D. (Voices of Ancient Egypt)
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to Voices of Ancient Egypt — the podcast for people who don’t just want to learn about ancient Egypt, but want to understand it at a deeper, more meaningful level.</p><p><br>Your podcast host, Melinda Nelson-Hurst, Ph.D., is an Egyptologist with years of experience teaching at the university level, working in Egypt, and training students around the world to read real ancient Egyptian texts. She’s spent decades studying this civilization in a traditional academic setting so you don’t have to — and so you can access knowledge that’s usually locked behind academic walls.</p><p><br>With a blend of solo deep-dives and conversations with experts and everyday Egyptophiles, this podcast brings ancient Egyptian history, beliefs, and language to life — and shows you how learning hieroglyphs is possible, no matter your age, background, or schedule.</p><p><br>Whether you want to read hieroglyphs in museums, on social media, or on your next trip to Egypt, you’ll find the tools, stories, and encouragement to make it real.</p><p><br>Let’s hear the voices of the ancient world — together.</p>
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Publishing Since
2/3/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 28, 2026
033: Egyptologists Feel Stupid
In this episode of Voices of Ancient Egypt, we pull back the curtain on the "highlight reel" of scholarship to reveal the messy, challenging, and often frustrating reality of deciphering ancient texts. Have you ever felt like something was wrong because a particular hieroglyph, word, or passage seemed impossible? You aren't alone – even experts with decades of experience encounter simple texts that leave them stumped for hours. Tune in to discover why the struggle isn't a sign of failure, but...
July 21, 2026
032: Do Egyptologists Believe in Curses? (AMA)
In this first-ever Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, Egyptologist and host Melinda dives into the vault of listener questions to separate fact from fiction in the world of Egyptology. From the legendary "Mummy’s Curse" to the sacred creative forces of the universe, this episode explores the deep-seated beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and the technical mysteries of their writing. Whether you are a curious history buff or a student struggling to master hieroglyphs, this episode offers a rare, beh...
July 14, 2026
031: The 50% Hieroglyphs Rule
Have you ever felt like you can’t move on to the next chapter or lesson until you’ve mastered every single hieroglyph in the current one? You aren’t alone, but you might be accidentally slowing down your own progress. In this episode, Dr. Melinda Nelson-Hurst introduces her signature 50% Rule, a counterintuitive strategy designed to help you break through what keeps so many students stuck. By leveraging the way your brain actually processes new information, you’ll learn how to stop repeating ...
33 total episodes available
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- What is Voices of Ancient Egypt?
<p>Welcome to Voices of Ancient Egypt — the podcast for people who don’t just want to learn about ancient Egypt, but want to understand it at a deeper, more meaningful level.</p><p><br>Your podcast host, Melinda Nelson-Hurst, Ph.D., is an Egyptologist with years of experience teaching at the university level, working in Egypt, and training students around the world to read real ancient Egyptian texts. She’s spent decades studying this civilization in a traditional academic setting so you don’t have to — and so you can access knowledge that’s usually locked behind academic walls.</p><p><br>With a blend of solo deep-dives and conversations with experts and everyday Egyptophiles, this podcast brings ancient Egyptian history, beliefs, and language to life — and shows you how learning hieroglyphs is possible, no matter your age, background, or schedule.</p><p><br>Whether you want to read hieroglyphs in museums, on social media, or on your next trip to Egypt, you’ll find the tools, stories, and encouragement to make it real.</p><p><br>Let’s hear the voices of the ancient world — together.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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