A wooden sarcophogas is sold in a Cairo market in the late 1800s, transported to Australia, and held in a University of Sydney collection. It remains closed for over a century. And then scientists opened its lid. What happened next? Two leading Australian Egyptologists join Natasha Mitchell to consider the ethics, history, and science of a quest to understand life and death in Ancient Egypt and get a glimpse into one woman's world over 2500 years ago. But is it really Mer-Neith-It_Es?
Helen Clark on how to build a healthier future for all
Tenacity and two squat houses — how an Australian movement was born for women leaving violence
Donald Trump, American authoritarianism and how journalists should cover it
Jonathan Rosen — friendship, madness and the tragedy of good intentions
Slowing down fast fashion with Aja Barber
Mariana Mazzucato — a moonshot guide to changing capitalism
Is it time to change Australia's security strategy for South East Asia?
How to challenge political spin with straight talk — Richard Denniss, Joelle Gergis, Yanis Varoufakis, Tom Keneally
Dr Norman Swan with biotechnology pioneers on what's next for medicine
"It's personal" — field stories from the frontline of Australia's Ambassador for Gender Equality
Trees as an alternative crop — the future of forestry in Australia?
The shark net controversy — hear the debate at Bondi's Ocean Lovers Festival
Life on Mars — and beyond
A heart-to-heart with Eric Bogle — his songs and his life
The war in Gaza, Palestinians, and Israelis – what can we learn from the past about the future?
Mary Beard — Empress of Rome
Michael Gawenda on Jewishness, the Australian Left, and the State of Israel
Cheng Lei, Sean Turnell and Kylie Moore-Gilbert on the ruthless practice of hostage diplomacy
Ripples, resilience, and rivers – the politics of water
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