A wheelchair bound protagonist, a rubber mask wearing mummy, and Lou Ferrigno in a shed

A wheelchair bound protagonist, a rubber mask wearing mummy, and Lou Ferrigno in a shed. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review Mummy Dearest (2021). Along the way, we also explore the mummification process and see how an individual from ancient Egypt would transition to the afterlife. Email: <a href="mailto:mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com</a>Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast</a> BibliographyDiodorus Siculus. (1933). Library of history (C. H. Oldfather, Trans.; Vol. 1, Book 1.69–98). Harvard University Press. Retrieved from <a href="https://penelope.uchicago.edu/thayer/e/roman/texts/diodorus_siculus/1d*.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://penelope.uchicago.edu/thayer/e/roman/texts/diodorus_siculus/1d*.html</a> Herodotus. (1920). The histories (A. D. Godley, Trans.; Vol. 1, Book 2.1–98). Harvard University Press. Retrieved from <a href="https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Herodotus/2a*.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Herodotus/2a*.html</a> Ikram, S. (2010). Mummification.&nbsp;UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology,&nbsp;1. Vos, R. L. (1993).&nbsp;The Apis Embalming Ritual: P. Vindob. 3873&nbsp;(Vol. 50). Peeters Publishers. Winlock, H. E. (1973).&nbsp;Materials used at the embalming of King Tut-ʻAnkh-Amun&nbsp;(Vol. 10). Arno Press.

Mummy Dearest (2026)

Exile, Deceit and Love

A tale of exile, deceit and love. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine the 1954 epic, The Egyptian. On top of that, we also explore the ancient Egyptian tale, The Story of Sinuhe originating in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055 to 1650 BC). Email: <a href="mailto:mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com</a>Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastLink to Story of Sinuhe: <a href="https://mjn.host.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/egyptian/texts/corpus/pdf/Sinuhe.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mjn.host.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/egyptian/texts/corpus/pdf/Sinuhe.pdf</a> BibliographyAldred, C. (1988). Akhenaten, king of Egypt. Thames and HudsonCarosso, A. (2012).&nbsp;Cold War Narratives: American Culture in the 1950s&nbsp;(pp. 1-221). Peter Lang.Hastings, M. (2000).&nbsp;The Korean War. Pan Macmillan.Jay, J. E. (2008).&nbsp;The Narrative Structure of Ancient Egyptian Tales: From Sinuhe to Setna&nbsp;(Doctoral dissertation, University of Chicago, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations).Parkinson, R, B.(1998). The tale of Sinuhe and other ancient Egyptian poems, 1940-1640 BC. Oxford University Press

The Egyptian (1954)

With guest Jake Fleming

A couple alone in the woods, a spooky forest and a genuinely creepy villain (what could go wrong!?). In this episode, we review Dolly (2026). <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThatPhatSamuraiGuy7981" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">That Phat Samurai Guy</a>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ72tZ1zz2k

Dolly (2026) Review

The film that launched the Hollywood Sound Era

In 1931, Hollywood entered the Horror Sound Era with a film that took the world by storm. But how does it hold up in the modern day? Does it still give off the initial spooky vibes? Do we still shudder with terror as Bela Lugosi stalks through the shadows? In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine Dracula (1931).

Dracula (1931) Review

A Mummy Movie Podcast Review: Where Mummy Movies Meet Egyptian Mythology

An evil goddess, an ancient love story, and some surprisingly gentle dismemberments. In this episode of The Mummy Movie Podcast, we take on the horror film ‘Isis Rising: Curse of the Lady Mummy’ from 2013. Join us as we not only review the film but also use it as a springboard to explore the goddess Isis, her role in ancient Egyptian mythology, and the legendary Osiris Myth. Come along for a mix of mummy movie review, mythology deep-dive, and a closer look at how Hollywood reimagines Egypt’s most famous stories.Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast&nbsp;Social Media:Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mummymoviepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mummymoviepodcast/</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551072640125" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551072640125</a> Email: <a href="mailto:mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com</a> BibliographyFaulkner, R. O. (1969).&nbsp;The ancient Egyptian pyramid texts. Aris &amp; PhillipsFaulkner, R. O., &amp; Faulkner, R. O. (1973).&nbsp;The ancient Egyptian coffin texts&nbsp;(Vol. 1). Warminster: Aris &amp; Phillips.Griffiths, J. G. (1980).&nbsp;The origins of Osiris and his cult&nbsp;(Vol. 40). Brill.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.Hays, H. (2010). Funerary Rituals (Pharaonic Period).&nbsp;UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology,&nbsp;1(1).Wilkinson, R. H. (2003). The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. Thames and Hudson Ltd

Isis Rising: Curse of the Lady Mummy (2013): Movie Review & The Osiris Myth

<h3>Patreon: <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63971eb0ea2f0000119818e6/shows/63971eb0ea2f0000119818db/episodes/patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast</a></h3> The concept of Ma’at has been interpreted in many ways by Egyptologists: Cosmic Order, Connective Justice, Natural Order. Yet no single English term can fully convey its complexity and depth. In this first episode of our Law, Crime and Punishment series, we therefore take an in-depth look at Ma’at, a principle that permeated every aspect of ancient Egyptian society. Our Question: What was Ma’at, and how did it influence the Egyptian legal system? Bibliography:Assmann, J. (2017).&nbsp;Ma'at: Gerechtigkeit und Unsterblichkeit im alten Ägypten. CH Beck.Karenga, M. N. (1994).&nbsp;Maat, the moral ideal in ancient Egypt: A study in classical African ethics. University of Southern California.Manning. (2012). The representation of justice in ancient Egypt. In Yale Journal of Law &amp; the humanities 24, no 1: 111-118Tyldesley, J. (2000). Judgement of the Pharaoh: Crime and Punishment in ancient Egypt. Weidenfeld &amp; Nicolson; LondonVan Loon, A. J. (2014). Law and Order in Ancient Egypt: The Development of Criminal Justice from the Pharaonic New Kingdom until the Roman Dominate.&nbsp;Leiden UniversityVerSteeg, R. (2002). Law in ancient Egypt. Carolina Academic Press

What is Ma’at, and how did it influence the Egyptian legal system?

Exploring how incense shaped ritual, trade, and daily life in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

What exactly was incense, and how was it used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia? In this episode, I’m joined by Egyptologist Cathy Bishop to explore its role in trade, ritual, and daily life. And of course, we couldn’t end without asking Cathy about her favourite Mummy Movie!

The Power of Incense in Ancient Egypt: With Egyptologist Catherine Bishop-Allen

Fact-checking Cleopatra (1963): How historically accurate is Elizabeth Taylor’s epic?

How accurate is the 1963 epic Cleopatra. In this episode, we assess 5 historic claims that the film makes in order to find out. Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com First Cleopatra Episodehttps://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/cleopatra-1963 BibliographyBarnes, T. D. (1984). The Composition of Cassius Dio's" Roman History".&nbsp;Phoenix,&nbsp;38(3), 240-255.Burstein, S. M. (2007).&nbsp;The reign of Cleopatra. University of Oklahoma Press.McKenzie, J., &amp; Moorey, P. R. S. (2007).&nbsp;The Architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700&nbsp;(Vol. 63). Yale University Press.Pelling, C. B. (Ed.). (1988).&nbsp;Plutarch: life of Antony. Cambridge University Press.Pelling, C. B. R. (Ed.). (2011). Plutarch Caesar: Translated with an Introduction and Commentary. Oxford University Press, USA.Roller, W. (2010), Cleopatra: a biography. Oxford: Oxford University PressScheidel, W. (2004). Creating a metropolis: a comparative demographic perspective.&nbsp;Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece, 1-31.Lacus Curtius (2023). The Geography of Strabo. Retrieved from <a href="https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html</a>

Bonus Episode: How Accurate Is Cleopatra (1963)

A Mummy Movie Podcast Review

One of the greatest epics of all time. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we dive into one of the most iconic films of all time, Cleopatra, from 1963! Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com BibliographyBurstein, S. M. (2007).&nbsp;The reign of Cleopatra. University of Oklahoma Press.McKenzie, J., &amp; Moorey, P. R. S. (2007).&nbsp;The Architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700&nbsp;(Vol. 63). Yale University Press.Pelling, C. B. R. (Ed.). (2011). Plutarch Caesar: Translated with an Introduction and Commentary. Oxford University Press, USA.Roller, W. (2010), Cleopatra: a biography. Oxford: Oxford University PressScheidel, W. (2004). Creating a metropolis: a comparative demographic perspective.&nbsp;Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece, 1-31.Lacus Curtius (2023). The Geography of Strabo. Retrieved from <a href="https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html</a>

Cleopatra (1963)

Unwrap the Past

Ever wondered how much truth lies behind the countless mummy movies and Egyptian historical epics? The Mummy Movie Podcast is here to answer that question. Hosted by a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist, each episode focuses on films and TV series inspired by ancient Egypt, using them as a jumping off point to examine Egypt’s rich history. With everything from mythology to Egyptomania, The Mummy Movie Podcast tackles it all! Plus, you might just find out which of these often-obscure films is worth checking out, and which are better left in the bargain bin. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast

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