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The History of Egypt Podcast

Hosted by Dominic Perry

The History of Egypt Podcast, hosted by Dominic Perry, covers pharaonic Egypt from Creation to Cleopatra using archaeology, ancient texts and current scholarship. It has 375 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 25 to 35 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), with host-read sponsorship rates of about $360 to $1,250 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The History of Egypt Podcast

Long-running weekly ancient Egypt show with a strong Apple rating

  • 1,856 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average suggests a loyal, engaged listener base.
  • 375 episodes released weekly since 2012 give sponsors a durable, searchable archive.
  • Episodes of about 30 minutes give room for a host-read mid-roll.
Best fortravel and tour brandseducation and museum productsbook and documentary launches
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings, not published, so confirm numbers before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History85%
Education10%
Travel5%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, listener Q&A, narrative
Tone
scholarly, engaging
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: About 1,856 Apple ratings points to the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000), narrowed by a long-running weekly show with 375 episodes, a Megaphone host, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened during a specific pharaoh's reign?How do archaeologists know this about ancient Egypt?Who were the key figures of the Ramesside period?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States35%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
travel tours
Affiliate links
No

The description names the Airwave Media Network and a 2027 Egypt tour is announced in episode titles, but no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Annihilation of the Wicked' and 'A Pyramid of Corpses' reference warfare and death in an historical context, not graphic content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 93 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.
The History of Egypt Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The History of Egypt Podcast

The History of Egypt Podcast, hosted by Dominic Perry, tells the story of pharaonic Egypt from Creation to Cleopatra. Episodes draw on archaeology, ancient texts and current scholarship, and the show's website describes the Nile Valley and its people through that lens. The show is part of the Airwave Media Network and includes solo episodes, interviews with academics and listener questions.

The feed lists 375 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,856 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, which suggests a substantial and engaged audience. Listeners are likely history enthusiasts and students, although the audience profile is estimated, not measured. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode.

No sponsors were visible in the recent feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. The show suits travel operators, education brands and history publishers looking for an attentive niche audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The History of Egypt Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The History of Egypt Podcast

How much does The History of Egypt Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per episode. Final rates are set by the show and depend on placement and package.

What is The History of Egypt Podcast about?

The show covers ancient Egyptian history from Creation to Cleopatra, using archaeology, ancient texts and current scholarship. Episodes focus on pharaohs, dynasties and the wider world of the Nile Valley.

How do I contact The History of Egypt Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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