The Past Macabre

The Archaeology Podcast Network

Join Egyptologist Stephanie Rice as she delves into topics such as the elaborate tombs built to immortalize the dead, ancient guardians of the afterlife, and the tales of heroes who defied and often triumphed over deities of death. The Past Macabre explores the diverse ways in which cultures throughout history have sought to understand, confront, and transcend death.

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The Past Macabre

Episodes (35)

Yesterday Tombs of the Tomb Builders Part 2: Deir el-Medina - Ep 32
Feb 16th Tombs of the Tomb Builders Part 1: The Lost City of the Pyramid Builders - Ep 31
Feb 2nd The Archaeology of the Real Scorpion Kings - Ep 30

The Past Macabre

Mar 2, 2026
26 minutes
24 MB

In this episode, step inside Deir el-Medina, the remarkably well-preserved village of the artisans who built the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. Known in antiquity as Pa Demi or “the village”, this desert settlement near Thebes (modern Luxor) was home to the skilled workers of the Set Maat, the “Place of Truth,” where pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, Nefertari, and Hatshepsut were laid to rest. Through tomb art, legal documents, and everyday texts, Deir el-Medina offers one of the most intimate portraits of non-elite life in ancient Egypt. Explore the lives of three individuals whose stories...

The Past Macabre

Tombs of the Tomb Builders Part 2: Deir el-Medina - Ep 32

The Archaeology Podcast Network

00:00 -26:05