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Topic: Tutankhamun and Today: D.C. Politics Through Ancient Eyes
Interview: Melinda Hartwig, Ph.D., Egyptologist
First Name Pronounced: MA-linda
Second Name Pronounced: Heart-wig
INTERVIEW Date/Time:
Wed., May 1, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET (Arrival/Set-up Time)
11:00-11:20 a.m. ET (Interview Taping Time)
Taped (airs: 5/4/24 **plus promos leading up to the opening May 1**)
Location:
The Rhode Island Center
Address: 524 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
General Manager: Nadia
News Peg:
As we witness the drama of this election year and current headlines of politicians, royal families and superpowers, King Tut's reign mirrors modern politics with its power struggles, ideology, health issues, and legacy-building.
Segment Introduction:
"Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures," a collaboration between Exhibition Hub and Semmel Exhibitions, premieres in The District on May 2. This unique, hands-on experience allows guests to follow in the footsteps of Egyptologist Howard Carter, who uncovered King Tut's tomb and treasures in 1922. Visitors can view and touch many of the 1,000 reconstructed artifacts up close, without barriers, and explore three burial chambers at actual size. A scholarly audio tour provides in-depth insights into King Tut’s story. Carter's discovery offers archaeologists a unique glimpse into ancient Egyptian royal tombs.
Today, we're joined by Egyptologist and professor Melinda Hartwig, a consultant for Exhibition Hub's "Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures." She'll discuss five intriguing parallels between King Tut's life and modern politics. As we watch the drama of this election year unfold along with current headlines of politicians, royal families and superpowers, Dr. Hartwig will show how King Tut's rule was also marked by power struggles, ideology, health issues, and legacy-building.
Talking Points:
Connections between King Tut's era and contemporary politics:
• Discovery of King Tut's Tomb: In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter unearthed King Tut's tomb with a treasure trove of artifacts that provided extraordinary insight into ancient Egyptian Royal life. Similarly, politicians and superpowers today often leave behind legacies and artifacts that shape our understanding of their reigns.
• King Tut's Ascension to Power: Tutankhamun became pharaoh at the young age of 9 and ruled for approximately ten years. This highlights the fragility and unpredictability of leadership transitions, echoing the challenges faced by modern leaders in maintaining stability and continuity.
• The Mystery of King Tut's Death: Recent studies suggest that King Tut may have died from complications related to a leg fracture. This underscores the vulnerability of leaders to unexpected accidents and health issues, which can have profound implications for their reigns and legacies.
• King Tut's Religious Reforms: Tutankhamun reversed the religious reforms of his predecessor and father, Akhenaten, reinstating the worship of traditional Egyptian gods. Restoring the cult of Amun-Ra and returning Egypt to polytheism was considered King Tut’s most important life achievement. This demonstrates the influence of belief systems on leadership decisions, a theme that remains relevant in modern politics.
• Legacy of King Tut: Despite his brief reign, King Tut's legacy endures, symbolizing the allure of power and the intrigue of ancient civilizations. Similarly, the actions and decisions of modern politicians and superpowers continue to shape the world we live in, no matter how long or how short, leaving a lasting impact on future generations.
Distinctive features of "Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures":
• Unique Reproductions: Tutankhamun's tomb, discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, is the most significant Egyptian royal burial found in modern times. “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” offers a reproduction of the burial and its treasures, placed in their original archaeological context, providing a historically accurate glimpse into ancient Egypt.
• Comprehensive Collection: With 1,000 objects, graphics, movies, and an audio guide, this exhibition presents a complete and entertaining educational experience. Skilled contemporary Egyptian craftsmen, under the guidance of world renowned Egyptologists, meticulously reproduced every detail to create the most comprehensive collection in the world.
• Interactive Experience: Unlike other exhibitions, some objects and recreated artifacts in this exhibition can be touched, offering a more hands-on experience for visitors.
• Detailed Storytelling: Exhibition Hub and Semmel Productions bring a new level of storytelling with this expert replica approach. While previous exhibitions typically featured no more than 50 artifacts, this exhibition offers the closest experience to visiting King Tut's tomb and treasures without traveling to Egypt.
• Unmatched Realism: This exhibition's reproductions, crafted with meticulous detail and presented through an engaging scholarly narrative, offer a remarkably authentic experience. While the original artifacts remain in Egypt, and will never tour again, this hands-on exhibition provides a rare chance to explore the world of the pharaohs, just as Howard Carter did, without leaving your city.
• Verified Success: “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” produced in collaboration between Exhibition Hub, Semmel Exhibitions and Fever has been traveling the globe for more than 15 years, visited by more than 7 million people, and has received rave reviews worldwide.
• Exclusive Content: This exhibition is the most in-depth and historically accurate reconstruction about King Tut and his burial ever mounted, and it has never previously toured in Washington, D.C. It offers a hands-on opportunity to experience the wonders of ancient Egypt in unmatched detail and scale.
Suggested Questions:
• How does the exhibition "Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures" shed light on the parallels between ancient Egyptian politics and modern political dynamics?
• What sets this exhibition apart from other King Tut exhibits, and how does it provide a unique experience for visitors?
• Can you elaborate on the process of reproducing the artifacts for the exhibition and the level of detail that was achieved?
• What key insights into King Tut's reign and ancient Egyptian culture can visitors expect to gain from this exhibition?
• How does the exhibition address the challenges faced by modern leaders, drawing parallels with King Tut's reign?
• What impact do you think this exhibition will have on the public's understanding of ancient Egypt and its relevance to contemporary society?
• What role does storytelling play in the exhibition, and how does it enhance the overall experience for visitors?
• How has the exhibition been received by the academic community and experts in Egyptology?
• What are your hopes for the legacy of this exhibition and its contribution to the study and appreciation of ancient Egyptian history?
• Where can you secure tickets to Tutankhamun: His Tombs & Treasures? Where is it taking place? What age is it appropriate for?
MULTIMEDIA:
Tut Pictures available for download: photo credit: Exhibition Hub
https://newsroom.feverup.com/e
B-roll/Video available for download: credit: Exhibition Hub
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Dr. Melinda Hartwig Soundbites available for download: credit: Exhibition Hub:
https://spaces.hightail.com/re
Melanie Hartwig HEADSHOT:
https://spaces.hightail.com/re
Biography:
Melinda Hartwig, Ph.D., is an Egyptologist and Curator of ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern art at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, where she also instructs. She is a Professor Emerita of Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology at Georgia State University. With a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Art & Archaeology from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University, Melinda has authored books, articles, and curated exhibitions. She is a frequent on-air expert for TV programs and documentaries on ancient Egypt. Melinda hosts "The Great Tour: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt'' for The Great Courses/Wondrium and consults for Exhibition Hub and Semmel Exhibitions for “Tutankhamun: His Tombs & Treasures.” Melinda has directed Theban tomb documentation and conservation projects in Egypt since 1983, supported by grants that include the NEH and USAID.
Links and Logistics:
Tutankhamun: His Tombs & Treasures
Location: The Rhode Island Center
Address: 524 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, D.C 20002
About the Venue & Directions:
The Rhode Island Center, a complex of new buildings, leisure, and cultural facilities, is located 14 minutes from DC and a 6-minute walk from the main Metro station.
Website: https://tutankhamunexpo.com/
D.C. Website: https://tutankhamunexpo.com/wa
Tickets: https://feverup.com/m/162712
Highlights
✨ Embark on an unparalleled journey to the era of the pharaohs and Ancient Egypt!
🏛️ Explore the legendary tomb and its treasures as they were at the exact moment of their discovery
👑 Learn everything about the boy king, his tomb, and his treasures
🤩 Enjoy a fully immersive experience with over 1,000 perfectly reconstructed objects, breathtaking decorations & a complimentary audio guide
General Info
📅 Dates and times: May 2-July 31 (open daily starting at 10 a.m. on weekdays except for Tuesdays; and 9 a.m. on weekends)
⏳ Duration: the visit will take approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: Rhode Island Center
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA-compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures is an exhibition that offers guests a unique, hands-on experience of ancient Egypt. With 1,000 perfectly reconstructed objects and artifacts, breathtaking decorations, and engaging scholarly storytelling, it is the most complete exhibition in the world dedicated to revealing the life and death of the young King Tut. Ready to travel to the era of the pharaohs? Get your tickets for Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures in Washington DC!
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Related Articles/Background/Resources:
FOX 5 Atlanta: New immersive exhibit brings King Tut’s tomb to metro Atlanta
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/ne
Atlanta News First: Explore the tomb of King Tutin new immersive exhibition in Doraville
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.c
The Tahrir Institute: Egypt’s Racial Nationalism: Neo-Pharaonism as a Tool of the State
https://timep.org/2023/09/20/e
The New York Post: King Tut’s face revealed for the first time in over 3,300 years
https://nypost.com/2023/05/31/
National Geographic: Mummy Mystery: King Tut
https://kids.nationalgeographi
History Channel: 6 Secrets of King Tut
https://www.history.com/news/6
PBS: King Tutankhamun: Life, Death, & Family
https://www.pbs.org/articles/k
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