Egyptian Archaeology

Step back in time with the History Encyclopedia: Ancient History, an exciting journey through the earliest chapters of human civilization! Perfect for curious kids and young adults, this audiobook explores the fascinating origins of humanity - from the very first humans to the rise of powerful ancient civilizations. Discover what history is, meet the people of the prehistoric age, and uncover the amazing art they created.

Step beyond the pharaohs and uncover the captivating ancient history of everyday survival in the shadow of pyramids. Perfect for your morning commute or a focused learning session, this immersive archaeological journey reconstructs the vibrant lives of commoners, scribes, and skilled workers...

A National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist "Extraordinary...Sensitive and perceptive, Mr. Hessler is a superb literary archaeologist, one who handles what he sees with a bit of wonder that he gets to watch the history of this grand city unfold, one day at a time.” —Wall Street Journal...

New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice The remarkable story of the intrepid French archaeologist who led the international effort to save ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam, by the New York Times bestselling author of Madame Fourcade’s Secret War “A...

"Hassib, herself an Egyptian immigrant living in West Virginia, articulates the full-bodied chorus of Egypt's voices." --The New York Times Book Review "Exquisite. . . . Anchoring the story is a pair of Cairo-born sisters whose fates spin in radically different directions in the wake of the...

An engrossing biography of the longest-reigning female pharaoh in Ancient Egypt and the story of her audacious rise to power. Hatshepsut—the daughter of a general who usurped Egypt's throne—was expected to bear the sons who would legitimize the reign of her father’s family. Her failure to...

A real-life "Indiana Jones", Donald P. Ryan, PhD, offers a breathtaking personal account of his adventures in archaeology in Beneath the Sands of Egypt. Fans of The Lost City of Z will thrill to the exploits of this "unconventional archaeologist" as he retrieves the remains of Egypt's past - including his breakthrough discovery in the Valley of the Kings of Egypt's famous female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.

Enter a world of ancient secrets, old money, new ambitions and the discovery of priceless treasure in this revelatory new biography. Between November 1922 and spring 1923, a door to the ancient Egyptian world was opened. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun would be the most astonishing...

Experience a gripping historical investigation detailing how a doomed queen's legendary vanished tomb was erased by time. Perfect for your daily commute, this deeply intriguing narrative bypasses romanticized myths to reconstruct the political crisis of 30 BCE and the final days of the last...

Unearth vanished kingdoms and buried ancient history as you embark on an immersive journey beyond the famous pharaohs. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring adventure transports you directly into the remote wadis and active excavation trenches of antiquity. Transform your downtime...

Step into a captivating historical mystery and hunt for the vanished tomb of ancient Egypt's most enigmatic queen. Whether you are commuting or unwinding, this suspenseful archaeological journey transports you straight to the sun-baked sands of Amarna and Thebes. Uncover a religious revolution...

Uncover the suspenseful true history of a 1922 archaeological discovery that birthed culture's deadliest mummy curse. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this immersive non-fiction deep-dive transports listeners to the tense sands of British-occupied Egypt. Experience the intriguing collision...

Experience a thrilling ancient history heist where architects and pharaohs battled cunning tomb robbers for eternity. Transform your daily commute with a gripping narrative that explores how colossal pyramids gave way to fortified, hidden cliffside vaults. This high-stakes true crime story...

Step into the Valley of the Kings to unravel a chilling historical mystery of archaeology and a deadly ancient curse. Perfect for an immersive commute, this suspenseful deep dive transports you to 1922 during a breathless tomb discovery. Experience the eerie atmosphere of dimly lit caverns as...

Transform your commute with the awe-inspiring ancient history of a sunken Egyptian metropolis swallowed by the ocean. Step onto the bustling maritime docks where Greek and Egyptian cultures collided at the grand gateway to the Nile. This mysterious narrative resurrects a thriving cosmopolitan...

Step into the Valley of the Kings for a thrilling true history of ancient Egypt's greatest archaeological discovery. Experience the breathless suspense of the 1922 excavation that transformed a forgotten minor pharaoh into an enduring global legend. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive...

Bloomsbury presents Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories by Alexandra Stewart, read by Isabel Adomakoh Young Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra. Although her name and story might be familiar, much of what we know about...

Bloomsbury presents Terrible True Tales: Egyptians written and read by Terry Deary. Featuring exciting activities for listeners to enjoy alongside the stories! From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies...