Best Khufu Podcasts (2025)

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 12 – Second Intermediate Period 13:13

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Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed the 12th Dynasty and its 'Golden Age' for Middle Kingdom Egypt. We left off with Pharaoh Sobeknefru and noted that her brief reign ended with little information available. We now focus on the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt. CONTENTS 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - 12.1 – The 13th and 14th Dynasties 03:19 …

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 11 – The 12th Dynasty 31:54

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Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed the First Intermediate Period and the rise of the Middle Kingdom. We ended with the last king of the 11th Dynasty, Mentuhotep IV. His vizier, Amenemhet I, with the backing of 10,000 soldiers, appeared to have overthrown his rule. Establishing the 12th Dynasty, Amenemhet would lay the foundations for …

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 10 – The First Intermediate Period 38:33

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Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed the 5th Dynasty and revealed the causes for the Old Kingdom decline. We continue this decline with the 6th Dynasty which eventually takes Egypt into a dark age. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgypt Support the show This Podcast series is available on all major platfo…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 09 – The 5th Dynasty Sun Kings 38:33

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Send us a text In the last episode, we focused on the Second and Third Pyramids of Giza and left off with Shepseskaf returning to Saqqara to build his large mastaba tomb. With his death, the 4th Dynasty closes and we begin with Userkaf, the first of the 5th Dynasty Sun Kings. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgypt Su…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 08 – Pharaohs Khafre & Menkaure 26:01

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Send us a text In the last episode, we focused on Khufu and the Great Pyramid. We left off at the brief reign of his son, Djedefre. He was succeeded by his half-brother Khafre, who would build the Second Pyramid of Giza. We also follow Pharaoh Menkaure, the Third Pyramid of Giza, and focus on the end of the 4th Dynasty. Checkout the video version a…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 07 – Pharaoh Khufu 27:39

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Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed King Sneferu and observed how he, through trial and error, constructed the first true pyramid. His son, Khufu, would take pyramid building to the extreme and construct the First of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgypt Support t…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 06 - Pharaoh Sneferu 29:20

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Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed the Third Dynasty and observed the advancements toward the pyramid complex. We begin this episode with Pharaoh Sneferu, the first king of the 4th Dynasty. He created three large pyramids which set the standard for true pyramid construction, making him one of Egypt's greatest rulers. Checkout the vide…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 05 - Rise of the Old Kingdom 28:14

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Send us a text In the last episode, we discussed the first Pharaohs and ended with little known Dynasty II. Pharaoh Khasekhemwy, the last Pharaoh of the 2nd Dynasty, united Egypt once more and was succeeded by his son, Pharaoh Djoser. We focus on this king, how he constructed the first step pyramid in Ancient Egypt, and follow the rise of the Old K…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 04 - The 2nd Dynasty 23:55

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Send us a text In the last episode we focused on the First Dynasty Pharaohs and revealed their burial practices. In this episode, we reveal the Second Dynasty, the vague rulers involved, and the details we have, as available through archaeological research. Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgypt Support the show This…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 03 - The First Pharaohs 42:33

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Send us a text In the last episode we discussed Prehistoric Egypt and ended with the small communities along the Nile unifying into two separate kingdoms. In this episode we'll discuss how Egypt became the first nation in history, reveal the first historical document in the world, and show how Egypt unified by following the first pharaohs. Go furth…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 02 - Prehistoric Egypt 17:16

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Send us a text In the last episode we discussed an introduction to Ancient Egypt and reviewed the chronological timeline. In this episode we'll focus on the stages of Prehistory that involve the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages. Here, we 'begin at the beginning'. Go further into the story of Ancient Egypt by following this new production…

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DW | Ancient Egypt - 01 - Introduction 27:00

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Send us a text Welcome to the DW World History Series. This study focuses on 3,000 years of Egyptian history beginning with King Narmer and ending with the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 B.C. Go further into the story of Ancient Egypt by following this new production hosted by David Wainright. Here you will find the most advanced study on the most my…

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Subterranean Chamber 57:05

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A rediscovery of cedar shocks the world! Then, the show finally takes it to the basement. Put your play pants on because we're going to be crawling all over the rough-hewn randomness of the subterranean chamber. What was its purpose? Why is it so weird? Where were the various holes, pits, and gouges leading? Why does no one ever give a sturdy knock…

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Season 1.10 The Jason Rivers Episode 3:09:26

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The EPND Podcast closes out Season 1 with a powerful sit down with champion of restorative justice, Jason Rivers. Jason discusses navigating the struggles of finding identity being raised in a multi racial household. He opens up about persevering through numerous trials including the murder of his brother, Anthony Rivers. He talks about keeping his…

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Season 1.09 The Kaila Episode 53:07

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Disclaimer: There isn’t any manual for the job of parenting, you kind of just figure it out as you go. In this episode Brother Jason sits down with his oldest child Kaila. Kaila gives her perspective on meeting Jason, her thoughts on him marrying her mother and all of the changes that came with that. The two keep it real about the ups and downs of …

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Season 1.08 - The Craig Orr Episode 1:03:39

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They say the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. In this episode one half of the EPND Podcast, Brother Jason seeks to tap into his roots by sitting down with his father, Craig Orr. They talk about the family history and the impact of the Great Migration that brought his mother and father from Mississippi and Tennessee up to St. Louis, Missour…

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Season 1.07 - The Khufu El Episode 1:15:21

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On this episode of the EPND Podcast Amil and Jason sat down with musical and visual artist, entrepreneur and change maker and Chicago native, Khufu El. The conversation ranged from the Black experience growing up in Chicago during the height of the crack era to the history and impact of house music in Chicago. Brother Khufu details his journey from…

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Season 1.06 - The Maya Myeko Episode 1:40:46

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On this episode of the EPND Podcast Amil and Jason sat down with two powerful queens pulsating with the divine feminine. We covered topics ranging from aligning our chakras to anger management to teen domestic violence. Maya @mayamyeko. and Launa "Bellz" Noelle @launa.luv spoke about being courageous enough to pursue their dream as fashion designer…

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Season 1.05 - The Said Episode 1:41:50

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The Extraordinary People Next Door Podcast sits down with artist, activist, educator, Farooq Al-Said. They discuss his journey from Toronto to Miami to Pittsburgh to New York and back. Farooq details the influence of Hip-Hop in his evolution, Pittsburgh Hip-Hop history, and activism. They celebrate the release of his latest project “The Kid With th…

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Season 1.04 - The Timothy Jones & Dr. Tyra Good Episode 1:44:49

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In this episode of the EPND Podcast Amil and Jason sat down with educator, writer, lecturer, and co-founder of #HipHopED , Timothy Jones (@tdj6899). They were joined by special guest Dr. Tyra Good (@tyrathegooddr),Assistant Professor of Practice in Education at Chatham University where she also facilitates culturally sustaining school and universit…

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Season 1.03 - The Free Blackwell Episode 1:32:49

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In this episode, Amil and Jason sat down with community activist and organizer Dina “Free” Blackwell (@FreeBlackwell). Free Blackwell is the Executive Director of Homewood Renaissance Association and the House of Manna. She detailed growing up in Pittsburgh’s West End neighborhood, her growth into consciousness, and spiritual journey. We celebrated…

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Season 1.02 - The Charles X. Cook Episode 2:37:44

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In this episode of the EPND Podcast, Amil and Jason sit down with Charles X. Cook. Charles details growing up a promising athlete in the Washington D.C. area during the apex of the Crack Cocaine epidemic. He describes the highs and lows of his journey into entrepreneurship, motivational speaking, and becoming a published author. Audio Engineering b…

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Season 1.01 - The Paradise Gray Episode 1:35:46

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Jason and Amil, hosts of the EPND Podcast, interview Hip-Hop Pioneer Paradise Gray. In this interview he details his extensive history with the rap group X-Clan and the Latin Quarter nightclub. Other topics include growing up in the Bronx in the 1970s and 1980s. Paradise discusses how Hip-Hop has evolved and where it is headed! Audio Engineering by…

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Ingress 56:57

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Professors Tom and Justin leverage the energy of the ancients to demonstrate how the most clever of caliphs can find their way inside the Great Pyramid. The Giza custodial department is questioned, granite plugs are plugged, the word "chevron" is bandied about quite a bit, everyone's talking hinges, and Tom proposes that nothing good happens "down.…

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Ramps, Shafts, and Rubble 46:56

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History's greatest mystery is both decoded and then further encoded by your hosts in this thoroughly researched and wildly speculative dissertation on the Great Pyramid of Giza. How did this thing get built and why? Did the ancient Egyptians have shape issues? What about a limestone fetish? Get thee to the mystery school lecture hall and find out -…