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Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney

Kara Cooney

Booking Overview

An expert-led history show focused on ancient Egypt, with recurring external guests who are Egyptologists, archaeologists, art historians, museum professionals, and digital-archive specialists. Suitable pitches include credentialed scholars, curators, excavation leaders, and specialists in ancient Egyptian material culture or heritage preservation; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong academic or institutional expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 141

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ancientnow@substack.com

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Host

Kara Cooney - Egyptologist, archaeologist, author, and professor specializing in ancient Egyptian art, architecture, archaeology, and social history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Academic or institutional expertise in Egyptology, archaeology, ancient Egyptian art and material culture, museum studies, conservation, excavation, or digital heritage and archival research.
Required Achievements:  
University faculty appointments or postdoctoral fellowships, Peer-reviewed books, research projects, or specialist publications, Leadership or research roles at museums, universities, archaeological excavations, or archives

Recent Guest Discussions

Alise Devillers - Ancient Egyptian Art As A Tool Of Identity, Status, Power, And Resistance; Academic Publishing And The Art In Motion Special Issue.

Carrie Arbuckle MacLeod - Ancient Egyptian Coffin Construction, Woodworking Technologies, Materials, Trade, Conservation, And The Modern Afterlife Of Coffins.

Daniela Rosenow - The Tutankhamun Spatial Archive, Excavation Records, Museum Collections, Archival Research, And The People Involved In Documenting Tutankhamun's Tomb.

Lara Bampfield - Digital Archives, Metadata, Spatial Mapping, And The Tutankhamun Spatial Archive.

Recent Topics

History, Egyptology, Ancient Egypt, Archaeology, Egyptian Art

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney
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Art in Motion, a Social Tool of Power and Resistance

September 05, 2026

Kara and Amber host a special episode with Art historian and Egyptologist Alisée Devillers to spotlight their MDPI Arts special issue “Art in Motion,” which treats Egyptian art as a verb—something commissioned, negotiated, and used to make identity, signal status, and manufacture (or resist) power across makers, patrons, and audiences. This is a long one, but it’s totally worth it. Stick around for the ‘tea’ on the realities of working in modern academic publishing. And hear all about the vol...

Crafted to Last

August 08, 2026

In todays episode, we welcome wood-and-coffin specialist Carrie Arbuckle McLeod for a deep dive into why ancient Egyptian coffins are basically time capsules: tiny wood samples reveal trade and value, tool marks preserve the hands-on actions of carpenters, and joints can map changing technology and belief. You’ll hear why cedar (often linked to Osiris) was a luxury imported “king of woods,” how local sycamore fig became the womb of Nut, and why coffins and boats share the same journey-to-the-...

Anatomy of the Ancient Egyptian Soul: The Akh

July 04, 2026

Not everyone gets to become effective. Not everyone gets to matter after they’re gone. Not everyone becomes a saint. Your Ka, your Ba, your Ren — those showed up the moment you were born, automatic, no work required, the way your name did. The Akh is different. You had to earn it, build it.Amber and I have been in this journey about the different parts of the human personality for weeks now. This is the fourth episode in our series on the anatomy of the Egyptian soul, and definitely the harde...

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How do I get in touch with Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney?

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney is hosted by Kara Cooney. Its publicly listed email is ancientnow@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney?

The publicly listed email for Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney: ancientnow@substack.com.

How many listeners does Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney have?

Podseeker estimates Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney?

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic or institutional expertise in Egyptology, archaeology, ancient Egyptian art and material culture, museum studies, conservation, excavation, or digital heritage and archival research. Common among recent guests: University faculty appointments or postdoctoral fellowships; Peer-reviewed books, research projects, or specialist publications; Leadership or research roles at museums, universities, archaeological excavations, or archives. Recent guests include Alise Devillers, Carrie Arbuckle MacLeod, and Daniela Rosenow.

How hard is it to get booked on Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Egyptology, Ancient Egypt, Archaeology, and Egyptian Art. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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