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In this episode, we delve into Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean—an immersive journey through time that blends experimental archaeology, ancient history, and scientific storytelling. Kean uncovers the lives of our ancestors by re-creating the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of lost civilizations, from Upper Paleolithic hunters and ancient Egyptians to Roman engineers, Polynesian navigators, and California's Indigenous peoples.

Through a mix of rigorous scientific exploration and fictional reconstructions, the book brings to life forgotten practices like mummification, stone tool-making, leather tanning, and ancient cooking techniques. Kean demonstrates how modern experimental archaeology allows us to better understand humanity’s ingenuity, resilience, and the material culture that shaped entire eras.

Whether you're fascinated by ancient technologies, archaeological discoveries, or the everyday lives of historical peoples, this book offers a richly detailed and sensory-driven look at our shared past.

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