Buried treasure, forgotten tombs and the pyramids - the romance of the long lost civilization of Egypt easily captures our imagination, bringing to mind images of mummies and God-kings. But what was life really like for the ancient Egyptians? Join Dr. Kevin McGeough as he walks you through daily life in ancient Egypt and discusses his experiences as an archaeologist excavating in Egypt. Dr. McGeough will explain what these artifacts can tell us about ancient Egypt.

Kevin McGeough grew up in Lethbridge and received his undergraduate degree from The University of Lethbridge. He did his graduate work in the United States, earning a Masters degree from Harvard University and a PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Pennsylvania. He currently teaches archaeology in the Geography Department at the U of L.