Tutankhamun’s Table: Food & Drink for a King

In 1922, the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings astounded archaeologists and the public alike. Beyond the ornate treasures, the tomb of the famous pharaoh offered insight into the daily life and diet of Ancient Egyptians. In this 10-Minute talk, Salima Ikram FBA delves into the findings of Tutankhamun’s chamber and what these reveal about resources, culinary practices, and beliefs during his time Speaker: Professor Salima Ikram This podcast is for informative and educational purposes. The British Academy convenes research insights from across the disciplines we represent. The views expressed in our videos are those of the contributors and do not reflect the views of the British Academy. Comments are open to viewers and are governed by the policies of YouTube. We do not monitor or moderate comments and will not reply to them. 10-Minute Talks are a series of pre-recorded talks from Fellows of the British Academy screened on YouTube and also available on all podcasting platforms. Find out more about the British Academy: For future events, visit our website:

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Tutankhamun’s Table: Food & Drink for a King is an episode from 10-Minute Talks by The British Academy.

This episode is 9:48 long.

This episode was published on Aug 29, 2025.

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