Mummy Movie Podcast

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.comBibliographyBurstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra. University of Oklahoma Press.McKenzie, J., & Moorey, P. R. S. (2007). The Architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700 (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. Ancient Alexandria between Egypt and Greece, 1-31.Lacus Curtius (2023). The Geography of Strabo. Retrieved from https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/strabo/17a3*.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mummy wearing ovan mitts.In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review The Mummy and the Curse of the Jackals, from 1969!Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAdams, M. D. (2005). Community and society in Egypt in the First Intermediate Period: an archaeological investigation of the Abydos settlement site. University of Pennsylvania.Bard, K, A. The Emergence of the Egyptian State (c.3200-2686). In Shaw, I (Ed). Oxford History of Egypt. Oxford University PressCooper, L. M. (2009). Hry-tp3 n sp3t (Great Overlord of the Nome): The office of nomarch during the First Intermediate Period. The University of Memphis.Seidlmayor, S. The First Intermediate Period of Egpyt. In Shaw, I (Ed). Oxford History of Egypt. Oxford University Press Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A night guard in a museum that comes to life (Probably the coolest job ever)In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine Night at the Museum, from 2006!Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comEpisodes that discuss the Amarna Periodhttps://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/episodes/the-mummy-animated-series-season-1-episode-6https://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/episodes/mummies-2023BibliographyEaton-Krauss, A. (2016). The Unknown Tutankhamun. BloomsburyKemp, B. J. (2012). The City of Akhenaten and Nefertiti: Amarna and its people (2014 paperback ed.). London: Thames & Hudson.Peet, T. E., & Woolley, C. L. (1923). The City of Akhenaten Part I: Excavations of 1921 and 1922 at El-'Amarneh (pp. 51–91). London: Egypt Exploration Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A unique mummy in an excellent settingIn this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine Belphegor Phantom of the Louvre!Episode suggested by Storybook: Sacred Lore of Witchcraft PodcastWebsite: https://lnk.bio/StorybookPodcastPatreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAssmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt. Cornell University Press.Dodson, A. (2012). Afterglow of empire: Egypt from the fall of the New Kingdom to the Saite Renaissance. Cairo: American University in Cairo PressIkram, S. (2015). Death and burial in ancient Egypt. American University in Cairo Press.Taylor, J. H. (1989). Egyptian coffins (Vol. 11). Bloomsbury Shire Publications.Taylor, J. H. (2001). Death and the afterlife in ancient Egypt. University of Chicago Press.Teeter, E. (2011). Religion and ritual in ancient Egypt. Cambridge University Press.Warburton, D., & Hornung, E. (2007). The Egyptian Amduat: the book of the hidden chamber. Living Human Heritage Publications.Taylor, J. H. (1989). Egyptian coffins (Vol. 11). Bloomsbury Shire Publications.Warburton, D., & Hornung, E. (2007). The Egyptian Amduat: the book of the hidden chamber. Living Human Heritage Publications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A villain which is literally just flying bandages.In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review Tale of the Mummy, from 1998!Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAston, D and Hankey, V. (1995). Mycenaean Pottery at Saqqara: Finds from Excavations by the Egypt Exploration Society of London and the Rijksation van Oudheden. Leiden 1975-1990. In Carter, J, B and Morris, S, P (Eds). The ages of Homer: A Tribute to Emily Townsend Vermeule. PP. 67-91. University of Texas PressKelder, J, M. (2010). The Kingdom of Mycenae: A Great Kingdom in the Late Bronze Age Aegean. CDL PressMaggidis, C. (2007). Mycenae abroad: Mycenaean foreign policy, the Anatolian frontier, and the theory of overextension: reconstructing an integrated causal nexus for the decline and fall of the Mycenaean world. In Kousoulis, P and Magliveras, K (Eds). Moving Across Borders: Foreign Relations, Religion and Cultural Interactions in the Ancient Mediterranean. PP. 70-98. Uitgeverij Peeters en Department Oosterse Studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luchadores vs the Living Dead.In this episode, myself and guest Connor Reason review Mil Mascaras: Academy of Doom!Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A story of tragedy and forbidden love.In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review the broadway musical, Aida!Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyGrajetzki, W. (2024). The Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt: history, archaeology and society. Bloomsbury Publishing.Manchester Museum. (2024). Manchester Museum Catalogue. Retrieved from https://museumcollections.manchester.ac.uk/Shaw, I. (1991). Egyptian warfare and weapons. Shire PublicationsTörök, L. (2008). Between two worlds: The frontier region between Ancient Nubia and Egypt 3700 BC-500 AD (Vol. 29). Brill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's better than one Universal monster? All of the Universal monsters!In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review the Monster Squad from 1987.Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comMMP Episode on Scooby Doo Where's my Mummy: https://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/episodes/halloween-special-scooby-doo-in-wheres-my-mummyBibliographyCapponi, L. (2005). Augustan Egypt: the creation of a Roman province. Routledge.Capponi, L. (2011). Roman Egypt. Bristol Classical PressDelia, D. (1988). The Population of Roman Alexandria. Transactions of the American Philological Association (1974-), 118, 275-292.Muntz, C. E. (2008). Diodorus Siculus, Egypt, and Rome. Duke University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look into Legion of the Dead from 2005 from the Asylum. We examine the background information on the film, the historical accuracy, and the reviews.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliography Dawson, W. R., Uphill, E. P., & Bierbrier, M. L. (1995). Who was who in Egyptology (p. 54). London: Egypt exploration society.Dodson, A, and Hilton, D. (2004). The complete royal families of Ancient Egypt. Themes and Hudson LTD.Hepper, F. N. (2009). Pharaoh's flowers: the botanical treasures of Tutankhamun. KWS Publishers.IMDB. (2023). Legion of the Dead. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homeKitchen, K, A. (2012). Ramesside inscriptions: translated & annotated: translations. Volume VII. Oxford: BlackwellRobins, G. (1999). Hair and the construction of identity in Ancient Egypt c 1480-1350 BC. Journal of American research center in Egypt, Vol 36. 55-69.Rotten Tomatoes (2023). Legion of the Dead. Retrieved from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/Stanish, C. (2001). Regional research on the Inca. Journal of Archaeological Research, 9, 213-241.Wenke, R. J. (1991). The evolution of early Egyptian civilization: Issues and evidence. Journal of World Prehistory, 5, 279-329. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, an Egyptologist looks into the Lot 249 story from the Tales of the Darkside movie. This story is based on the Author Conan Doyle story of the same name, and focuses on a university student raising a mummy from the dead to do his evil bidding.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyBrier, B., & Wade, R. S. (2001). Surgical procedures during ancient Egyptian mummification. Chungara: Revista de Antropología Chilena, 33(1), 117-123.Germer, R. (1993). Ancient Egyptian pharmaceutical plants and the eastern Mediterranean. In The healing past (pp. 69-80). Brill.Hepper, F. N. (2009). Pharaoh's flowers: the botanical treasures of Tutankhamun. KWS Publishers.Ikram, S. (2015). Death and burial in ancient Egypt. American University in Cairo Press.O’Keefe P, J. (2007). Commentary on the 1970 UNESCO Convention (2nd edition). Leicester: Institute of art and law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we conclude the Mummy Returns from 2001, the most financially successful mummy movie of all time.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliography Brier, B. M., & Hobbs, H. (2008). Daily life of the ancient Egyptians. Santa Barbara: Abc-Clio.Fitzgerald, S. (2009). Ramses II: Egyptian Pharaoh, Warrior, and Builder. Capstone.IMDB. (2023). The Mummy Returns. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homeKockelmann, H. (2012). Philae. UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology, 1(1).McDermott, S. (2002). Ancient Egyptian footsoldiers and their weapons (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Manchester).Robins, G. (1993). Women in ancient Egypt. Harvard: Harvard University Press.Rotten Tomatoes (2023). The Mummy Returns. Retrieved from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/Shaw, I. (1991). Egyptian warfare and weapons. London: Shire Publications LTDSpencer, T. (1966). The Race to Save Abu Simbel is Won. Life Mag, 61, 32-37.Sullivan, E. (2010). Karnak: development of the Temple of Amun-Ra. UCLA encyclopedia of Egyptology, 1(1). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist looks into the first half of Mummy Returns, staring Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser. This episode examines the background information on the film, the historical accuracy of the first half, and also has a review of the first half of the film.Email: Mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyArnett, W. S. (1982). The predynastic origin of Egyptian hieroglyphs: evidence for the development of rudimentary forms of hieroglyphs in Upper Egypt in the fourth millennium BC. Univ. Press of America.IMDB. (2023). The Mummy Returns. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homeHart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.Mark, L. (1997). The complete pyramids: Solving the ancient mysteries. London: Thames & HudsonMcDermott, S. (2002). Ancient Egyptian footsoldiers and their weapons (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Manchester).Ogden. (2009). Egyptian faience. In Nicholson. P. T and Shaw. I (Eds), Ancient Egyptian materials and technology (pp. 148-177). Cambridge: Cambridge University Shaw, I. (1991). Egyptian warfare and weapons. Shire Publications LTDSagrillo, T. (2015). Shoshenq I and Biblical Šîšaq: a philological defense of their traditional equation. Oxford: Archaeopress.Wilkinson, Toby A. H. (1999). Early Dynastic Egypt. London: Routledge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode looks at the second half of The Mummy from 1999. In this episode a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist will study the historical accuracy and background information of the film, as well as reviewing it.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAssmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt. Cornell University Press.Çelik, S. S. (2015). Lost treasures: locks. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, 3(1), 96-112.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.Ikram, S. (2015). Death and burial in ancient Egypt. American University in Cairo Press.Pinch, G. (1995). Magic in ancient Egypt. MBI Publishing Company.Weaver, T., & Brunas, J. (2011). Universal Horrors: The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946. McFarland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have finally arrived at what many consider to be the best mummy movie of all time. In this episode, a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist, will look into the background information on the film, assess the historical accuracy, and review the film.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAssmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt. Cornell University Press.Brier, B., & Wade, R. S. (2001). Surgical procedures during ancient Egyptian mummification. Chungara: Revista de Antropología Chilena, 33(1), 117-123.Dawson, W. R., Uphill, E. P., & Bierbrier, M. L. (1995). Who was who in Egyptology (p. 54). London: Egypt exploration society.Dodson, A. (2013). The canopic equipment of the kings of Egypt. Routledge.Dodson, A, and Hilton, D. (2004). The complete royal families of Ancient Egypt. Themes and Hudson LTD.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.Ikram, S. (2015). Death and burial in ancient Egypt. American University in Cairo Press.IMDB. (2023). The Mummy. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homePinch, G. (1995). Magic in ancient Egypt. MBI Publishing Company.Robins, G. (1993). Women in ancient Egypt. Harvard University Press.Smith, G. E. (1912). The royal mummies. Imprimerie de l'Institut français d'archéologie orientale.Turner, S. (2015). The horse in New Kingdom Egypt: Its introduction, nature, role and impact. Macquarie University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look at Curse of the Mummy. A 1970 adaption of Jewel of the Seven Stars by Bram Stoker.Email: Mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyCollier, S. A. (1996). The crowns of Pharaoh: their development and significance in ancient Egyptian kingship. University of California, Los Angeles.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.IMDB. (2023). Curse of the Mummy. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homeNicholson, P and Peltenburg, E. (2009). Egyptian faience. In Nicholson. P. T and Shaw. I (Eds), Ancient Egyptian materials and technology (pp. 177-195). Cambridge: Cambridge University Robins, G. (1999). Hair and the Construction of Identity in Ancient Egypt, c. 1480-1350 BC. Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt, 36, 55-69.Velde, H, T. (2007). Human sacrifice in Ancient Egypt. Bremmer J, N (Eds), The strange world of human sacrifice (PP127-135). Paris: Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication.Wilkinson, R. H., & Reeves, N. (1996). The complete Valley of the Kings: tombs and treasures of Egypt's greatest pharaohs. Thames and Hudson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist looks at the film Tale of the Mummy from 1998.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliography Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge. IMDB. (2023). Tale of the Mummy. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homeKarenga, M. (2003). Maat, the moral ideal in ancient Egypt: A study in classical African ethics. Routledge.Rotten Tomatoes (2023). The Tomb. Retrieved from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/Shaw, G. J. (2017). War & Trade With the Pharaohs: An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt's Foreign Relations. Casemate Publishers.Theban Mapping Project. (2023). KV6. Retrieved from https://thebanmappingproject.com/valley-kingsVittmann, G. (2013). Personal names: Function and significance. UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology, 1(1).Wilkinson, R. H., & Reeves, N. (1996). The complete Valley of the Kings: tombs and treasures of Egypt's greatest pharaohs. Thames and Hudson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, I am joined by guest Oliver Reason to discuss Plan 9 from Outer Space, arguably the worst film ever made.Email: Mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyColdiron, K. (2021). Plan 9 from outer space: Midnight movie monograph. PS PublishingHill, R. F. (2015). 11. Science Fiction and the cult of ed Wood: Glen or Glenda?, Bride of the Monster, and Plan 9 from Outer Space. Science Fiction Double Feature: The Science Fiction Film as Cult Text, 52, 172.IMDB. (2023). Plan 9 From Outer Space. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode focuses on Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy, from 1998. In this episode, a trained Egyptologist and Archaeologist reviews the film, and looks into the films background information and historical accuracy.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com BibliographyAssmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt. Cornell University Press.Dodson, A, and Hilton, D. (2004). The complete royal families of Ancient Egypt. London: Themes and Hudson LTD.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.IMDB. (2023). Bram Stoker’s Legend of the Mummy. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homeMark, L. (1997). The complete pyramids: Solving the ancient mysteries. London: Thames & HudsonRobins, G. (1993). Women in ancient Egypt. Harvard University Press.Rotten Tomatoes (2023). Bram Stoker’s Legend of the Mummy. Retrieved from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look into the first ever Disney Channel Movie, Under Wraps from 1997.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAbdennour, S. (2007). Egyptian customs and festivals (Vol. 3). Oxford University Press.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.Pinch, G. (1995). Magic in ancient Egypt. MBI Publishing Company.Robins, G. (1993). Women in ancient Egypt. Harvard University Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, a trained archaeologist and Egyptologist looks into the 1986 film, The Tomb.Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyDodson, A, and Hilton, D. (2004). The complete royal families of Ancient Egypt. Themes and Hudson LTD.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.Herodotus. Histories. Dewald C. (2008). OUP Oxford. London IMDB. (2023). The Tomb. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_homeLange, E., El-Raouf, A, A, Ullmann, T, Trappe, J, Meister, J, and Baumhauer, R. (2019). The sacred canals of the temple of Bastet at Bubastis (Egypt): new findings from geomorphological investigations and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT). Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 26, 1-11Pinch, G. (1995). Magic in ancient Egypt. MBI Publishing Company.Rotten Tomatoes (2023). The Tomb. Retrieved from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/Shaw, I. (2001). Egyptian warfare and weapons. Shire Publications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.