Media
kara’s youtube channel
On her YouTube channel, Kara discusses ancient Egyptian history and society as well as a variety of other topics related to the ancient world as well as relevant current events that we think will be of interest to our audience. Don’t forget to subscribe!
Media appearances
July 24, 2021
peopling the past, “ep. 14: Kara cooney talks about women and power in ancient egypt”
July 21, 2021
The ozymandias project: ancient office hours, “Dr. Kara Cooney”
June 3, 2021
kimbell art museum, “friday night lecture: Women and power in ancient egypt”
April 22, 2021
global speed, “Egypt with dr. kara cooney”
March 5, 2021
the miss Sayé show, “Kara Cooney”
March 10, 2021
The Ancients, “Women and power in ancient egypt”
February 11, 2021
curtis ryan woodside, “kara cooney ancient egypt interview”
November 18, 2020
Geek Girl Riot, “Egyptologist Kara Cooney - Okay cleo, how about the other Female kings of egypt
September 30, 2020
lifemancy, “ancienT egypt: the coffin with kara cooney, phD”
August 2020
the history of egypt podcast, “interview: prof. kara cooney”
August 22, 2020
earth ancients with cliff dunning, “kara cooney: when women ruled the world”
June 15, 2020
transmitter podcast, “#74 - kara cooney”
April 15, 2020
raffma, “women and power in ancient egypt”
December 11, 2019
beauty is eternal podcast, “Episode 16: ancient egyptian pharaoh hatshepsut”
November 27, 2019
wnyc studios podcast, “philip glass’s akhnaten: i am your sunshine, your only sunshine”
November 6, 2019
i know this place, “ancient egypt with dr. kara cooney”
September 23, 2019
what’s her name podcast, “the pharaoh tawosret”
March 5, 2019
sox and sandals podcast, “episode 103: kara cooney”
November 26, 2018
the avid reader show, “Kara cooney: when women ruled the world”
August 28, 2018
Zócalo public square, “Panel discussion: did women ever rule the world?”
August 2018
Ologies podcast with ali ward, “kara cooney”
August 9, 2018
archeosoup
June 2018
to the best of our knowledge (podcast), “women who rule”
July 28, 2018
seven ages audio journal, “hatshepsut, the women who would be king”
April 1, 2018
american sex podcast, “kara cooney, egyptologist: lessons from our past – ep. 35”
March 30, 2017
groovy historian
November 11, 2016
37 Questions, “37 Questions with kara cooney,” youtube
December 14, 2015
eric’s guide to Ancient egypt
February 5, 2015
Conversations to reshape our world, “Hatshepsut’s rise to power”
February 8, 2015
archeosoup
March 16, 2015
stuff mom never told you
October 22, 2014
craft: exploring creativity, “Kara Cooney: Making the Ancient Engaging,” Podcast
Talk show appearances
May 26 & April 17, 2017
the craig ferguson show, Sirius xm
Kara on Discovery Channel
Cool Jobs: Egyptologist
Kasey-Dee Gardner sits down with Kara to learn what it takes to be an Egyptologist.
Hatshepsut: More Powerful Than Cleopatra?
Kara briefly compares Hatshepsut with Cleopatra.
Hatshepsut: Egypt Stepmother or Creative Ruler?
Kara illuminates how new finds are changing our understanding of the story of Hatshepsut's life.
Hatshepsut: Why Is This Find So Significant?
Kara discusses the significance of the identification of Hatshepsut's mummy.
Legacy of the Poor
Kara talks about how the poor across civilizations have left legacies in lasting monuments commissioned by the rich.
How to Get Ready for Death
Kara discusses how different cultures prepare for the inevitable.
Egypt and Pop Culture
Kara gives a few reasons why ancient Egyptian culture may influence society today.
Selected clips from Out of Egypt
Highlights from the first episode of Out of Egypt:
Egyptian Pyramids
Kara investigates the significance of the pyramid shape.
Mayan Sacrifice
The ancient city of Palenque reveals much about Mayan rituals of human sacrifice.
The Pain of Santa Rosa
Through physical pain, Santa Rosa sought to be as close to God as possible.
Ancient Violence
Kara explores the funerary temple of Ramses III and interprets violent tendencies of ancient Egyptians.
Sacrificial Coconut
Hinduism is the third most popular religion on the planet. Kara explores one of its sacred rituals.
The Moche Decapitator
An ancient culture called the Moche flourished on the north coast of Peru from 100 to 800 A.D. See the ruins with Kara!
Baboon Necropolis
Sealed off to protect the tomb of looters, the Baboon Necropolis has not been accessed since the 1990s.
Saintly Relics
A relic is the preserved flesh and bone of a sacred being. Kara investigates when this practice originated.
The Beauty of Death
The Capuchin Order celebrates the beauty of death. Kara visits their crypt and explores the remains of thousands of monks.
Explore a Mayan Pyramid
Kara explores the tomb of the ancient Mayan king Palenque.
Aztec Ruins
In the heart of Mexico City lie the ruins of the ancient Aztec city Tlatelolco. A massive pyramid at the city center marks the final resting place of ancient Mesoamerican kings.
The Mayan City Palenque
The ancient Mayan ruins of the city Palenque lie in stark contrast to that of Egypt. But, these monuments share similar purposes. Kara searches for answers.