Overheard at National Geographic
Come dive into one of the curiously delightful conversations overheard at National Geographic’s headquarters, as we follow explorers, photographers, and scientists to the edges of our big, weird, beautiful world. Hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs.
July 16, 2019 • 25 min
Murder, succession, and a 18-foot scroll of papyrus that reads like an ancient Egyptian episode of Law and Order. We get the lowdown on the Judicial Papyrus of Turin. For more information on this episode visit nationalgeographic.com/overheard
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Read about the bloody coup described in the Judicial Papyrus of Turin, as well as other poignant examples of law and order in ancient Egypt.
Learn more about the Queens of Egypt exhibition at the National Geographic Museum.
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Explore the Book of the Dead, ancient Egypt's guide to the underworld.
See the artifacts that honor Egypt's powerful queens.
Test your knowledge of ancient Egypt.
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