Manchester Museum and kids podcast Armchair Adventures are producing new episodes that take young listeners on an adventure to ancient Egypt.
This special episode also bumps up the start of the series to a two-week release schedule.
Ancient Egypt Adventure guest stars Dr Campbell Price, Curator of Egyptology at Manchester Museum. It introduces little listeners to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt and focuses on the evocative female pharaoh, Hatsheps.
Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's greatest rulers, challenged traditional perceptions of ancient Egyptian leadership. This episode will inspire young listeners with stories of strength, leadership, and perseverance.
Dr Campbell Price said: By exploring ancient Egypt and learning about amazing figures like Hatshepsut, young listeners can develop a deep curiosity about the past and ignite a love of learning.
“Collaborating with Armchair Adventures Podcast has been a rewarding experience and, through the podcast, we hope to encourage young listeners to visit museums like Manchester Museum and delve deeper into this fascinating subject.”
The three-part episode also features the voices of a cast of real-life grannies and grandads and schoolchildren from Greater Manchester.
Andy Smith, creative director of Made By Mortals, the team behind the Armchair Adventures Podcast, believes these collaborations are important for attracting young minds. .
“By partnering with world-class institutions like Manchester Museum, our children’s podcast goes beyond storytelling and a rich, superfan educational experience that the whole family can enjoy.”
The first episode of Ancient Egypt Adventures is available now on all podcast platforms. The remaining episodes will be released on January 30th, and a special bonus episode will be released on February 13th.
