What the ancient Egyptians REALLY thought about the pyramids

From art and architecture to fashion and festivals, Egyptologist Campbell Price and HistoryExtra's Emily Briffett explore the remarkable cultural achievements of ancient Egypt

Published: December 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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What would an average ancient Egyptian citizen's relationship have been with the pyramids? Why did they wear gooey wax cones on their heads? And what was it like to attend an Egyptian religious ritual?

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In this third episode of our series on Ancient Egypt, Emily Briffett and Egyptologist Campbell Price delve into the vibrant world of ancient Egyptian culture – taking in the art, architecture, fashion and festivals.

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Campbell Price is the co-author of Totally Chaotic History: Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly! (Walker Books, 2024) and the author of the upcoming Brief Histories: Ancient Egypt (Seven Dials, 2024).

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra

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