Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Prof. Bob Brier (12 Lectures / 30 Minutes Per Lecture / 2x DVD - The Great Courses)
 
Professor Bob Brier’s 12-lecture course, Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, examines 3,000 years of history through the lives and legacies of influential rulers like Narmer, Sneferu, Akhenaten, and Cleopatra. By blending archaeological evidence with biographical narratives, the course explores how these leaders transformed Egypt into a powerful civilization while investigating historical mysteries, such as the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb.
 
Dr. Bob Brier, a distinguished Egyptologist and Senior Research Fellow at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, brings unparalleled expertise to the study of ancient Egypt. He holds a bachelor's degree from Hunter College and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Brier's illustrious career includes being a two-time Fulbright Scholar and receiving Long Island University's prestigious David Newton Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing his exceptional contributions as an educator. 
 
In 1994, Dr. Brier achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first person in 2,000 years to mummify a human cadaver using ancient Egyptian techniques, further cementing his reputation as a leading authority in the field.
 
This expertly crafted course, led by Dr. Brier, invites you to observe and absorb the captivating stories of ancient Egyptian rulers. Through this DVD, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of Egypt's majestic history, experience the grandeur of the pharaohs, and enrich your appreciation of one of the world's most fascinating civilizations.