Now as Then

Ever heard of Isis? (Hint: you probably did.) Ranging from the Christian Roman Empire to the painting on Nefretiti’s tomb, Isis has been here, there, and everywhere. Interestingly, there seems to be a cyclical relationship between Isis and women. Isis represented the general autonomy of Egyptian women. Likewise, Egyptian royals, such as Cleopatra and Nefertiti, used Isis to legitimize their rule i...

The ancient Egyptian pyramids have been admired for thousands of years and along with that admiration has come varying theories for how the pyramids were constructed. Over the years, many alternative western theories have arose, often discrediting and underselling the achievements of the ancient Egyptians and these alternative theories have contributed to the perception of Egypt as a mystical plac...

This podcast aims to explore the intimate connections between divinity and the Nile during three specific time periods: that of Ancient Egypt, Greco-Roman exploration of Egypt, and the Renaissance into the Enlightenment Era. Through primary and secondary source research, it is evident that Ancient Egyptians turned to religion to explain the power and importance of the Nile in everyday life. By cre...

Cleopatra has become a captivating figure throughout the world. Yet, her depiction in the media may not be representative of who she truly was. From Western Asia to Ancient Egypt, these views deserve the same respect as the ones dominated by Europe. In this podcast, we’ll use these depictions to present a more accurate portrayal of Cleopatra and promote future integration.  Hosted by: Cuddy S...

The deity Seth is intimately associated with Ancient Egypt’s sense of duality with how he opposes Osiris and Horus. But as time moves forward, when other cultures begin to take Ancient Egypt’s religion and use it as their own or as inspiration, does Seth retain these aspects? Samantha Lin, Undergraduate   UCLA   Caleb Faver, Undergraduate TAMUG Also featuring: Jeff Newman, PhD...

With a river as widely known as the Nile, you’d think the average would know a little more about it. You’re in luck! Listen in, and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Nile River and its purposes over time. We will then explore how changes over time brought the Nile to where it is today; and then see how time might’ve changed the way we even think about it. Ruby Prosser, UCLA Under...

You’ve probably heard of the famous King Tut. Be it museum exhibits or Tut-themed paraphernalia, it seems like the whole world is obsessed with this boy king. But why does he so enamor us today, and how have our depictions of him created and perpetrated an Orientalist narrative that has had negative consequences in both the past and the present? Listen in to find out! Isabel Dawson Undergraduate,...

We discuss how the goddess Isis has changed throughout time from when she was first created in ancient Egypt to nowadays where she is still revered by some in the world. Gabriela Ramirez, 1st Year Undergraduate Jordan Galczynski, Graduate Student Transcript [Introduction-0:00] Gabriela Ramirez: Thank you for tuning in. My name is Gabriela Ramirez and you’re listening to Season Two, Episode F...

Have you ever wanted to explore the old tombs of Ancient Egypt? Ever wonder why they were made? Or what exactly the journey to the underworld looked like? In this episode of Now as Then, we’ll be diving into Ancient Egyptian tombs, the ways they assisted the dead to the underworld, and the ways that the contents found within them still pervade western media to this day. From there, we’ll be touchi...

In this episode, we will discuss how Egyptian pyramids have changed as a symbol of power, from mythological and foundational elements in ancient Egypt to a source of commercialization and attraction in modern Egypt. We will also discuss how this change occurred, under the context of Orientalism and cultural appropriation of elements of the pyramids in written sources, as well as in modern replicat...