Lost tombs buried beneath desert sands, enchanting hieroglyphs, mysterious mummies, great rulers and kingdoms- Egypt has it all. Since antiquity, tourists have ventured to Egypt to see for themselves the great remnants of its ancient civilisation. Archaeologists have since found graffiti from Ancient Greek scholars and 18th century French explorers in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings.But what is it about Ancient Egypt that captures us in childhood and adulthood, more so than any other period in history? Well, Dan joins Dr Campbell Price, curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum, to get to the bottom of it. They tell the stories of their own obsession with Egypt, which pharaohs they think are overrated and the impact mass documentary-making is having on archaeological discoveries in places like Saqqara and Luxor.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.Discover the past on History Hit with original documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW. Download the app or sign up here...
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Understanding ISIS with Tom Holland
Fresh from his recent Channel 4 documentary, 'Isis: The Origins of Violence,' which traces the root of Islamic extremism, Tom Holland is back on the podcast, this time to speak with Dan about understanding ISIS. In the wake of recent attacks, it may be difficult to understand this extremism, but the first step is to learn its history. In a discussion of conflicting ideologies and interpretations, Holland explains how extremism was the result of centuries of built-up tension. They explore how competing religious and political systems with universalist outlooks have come to a head. They discuss the Quran, concepts of morality, and philosophy. Learn how a schism within the Islamic world has had global implications. This episode is for anyone seeking to gain some context behind this modern conflict. Tom Holland @holland_tom returns, this time to speak about ISIS. In the wake of recent attacks, it may be difficult to understand this extremism, but the first step is to learn its history.
In a discussion of conflicting ideologies and interpretations, Holland explains how extremism was the result of centuries of built-up tension. They explore how competing religious and political systems with universalist outlooks have come to a head.
They discuss the Quran, concepts of morality, and philosophy. Learn how a schism within the Islamic world has had global implications. This episode is for anyone seeking to gain some context behind this modern conflict.
Tom Holland is a historian, author, and television presenter. He has published several books, including 'Rubicon: Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic,' 'Persian Fire,' and 'Millennium: The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom.' His most recent television programme, 'Isis: The Origins of Violence, traces the root of Islamic extremism and is available to stream on 4OD.
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