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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
‘Andy Warhol in Iran' searches for drama in a quirk of history
In a 2013 article for the Atlantic, Interview magazine editor Bob Colacello remembered traveling to Mexico with the publication's co-founder, pop artist Andy Warhol. The visit included a day trip to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, where Warhol refused to get out of the car, declaring the monumental pre-Columbian archaeological site 'just a pile of old rocks.'
The National
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass hits back at criticism over Joe Rogan interview
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has hit back at criticism from Egyptians on social media over his controversial interview with Joe Rogan and accused the US media personality of focusing his questions on topics he had long dismissed as pseudoscience. The nearly two-hour interview, which was released on podcast platforms and on YouTube on May 14, touched on Mr Hawass's extensive career and his work at the pyramids and other pharaonic sites at the Giza Plateau on the outskirts of Cairo. However, the conversation quickly became contentious, leading many viewers to criticise Mr Hawass for his combative demeanour and refusal to engage in meaningful discussions about his research. A week after its release, Rogan described the episode as 'the worst podcast I have ever done" but also "maybe a good one, too', during an interview with NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers. Rogan's remarks, including his characterisation of Mr Hawass as 'a closed-minded fellow' who was 'gatekeeping all the knowledge', have caused a stir on Egyptian social media. Many online comments criticised Mr Hawass interrupting Rogan's questions and his dismissal of attempts to explore alternative theories about the pyramids and the Sphinx. According to one viewer who spoke to The National, Mr Hawass exhibited a 'severe and sometimes aggressive' unwillingness to entertain doubts or alternative perspectives about his work. "Throughout the interview, Mr Hawass repeatedly interrupted Rogan, deflected detailed questions about his work, and emphasised his authority and legacy rather than addressing the topics at hand," said one viewer, who asked to remain anonymous. Critics on YouTube and social media also accused Mr Hawass of arrogance. One commenter noted that rather than engaging with Rogan's questions, Mr Hawass repeatedly insisted his word as the 'foremost expert on ancient Egypt' should suffice. Mr Hawass, who is on a lecture tour in the US, was not immediately available for comment but his media liaison Ali Abou Dsheish told The National he was "very upset" by the criticism. The former Minister of Antiquities appeared on an Egyptian talk show on Tuesday night to defend himself. 'How can this man, Joe Rogan, not read my book before I arrived?' Mr Hawass asked angrily, referring to Giza and the Pyramids, a 1,000-page study co-written with American archaeologist Mark Lehner. 'The only book in the world written about Giza with the utmost skill. How can he not have read it?' Mr Hawass went on to question criticism of his interview. 'Why are they attacking me? Because I held my own against Joe Rogan? Because I was confident? Why would my confidence offend him? Did they even understand what our conversation was about? Did they even understand what this man was really saying?' He reiterated that his decades of research had definitively proven how the pyramids were built, a subject that continues to baffle many archaeologists. During the Rogan interview, he repeatedly referred to his book as the definitive source on the topic. However, viewers noted he failed to provide detailed answers to some of Rogan's more technical questions, particularly about construction techniques. On the talk show, Mr Hawass suggested Rogan's line of questioning was influenced by an agenda to undermine his credibility. He claimed the interview, arranged a year ago by alternative historian Graham Hancock, with whom Mr Hawass recently resolved a 25-year dispute, was unfairly skewed towards topics "like Atlantis and aliens", subjects he has long dismissed as pseudoscience. 'I spent 25 years holding debates against people like Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval and John Anthony West, who argued that the pyramids and the Sphinx were built 15,000 years ago by people from Atlantis,' Mr Hawass said. 'Thank God I stood up against their ideas, not just in Egyptian newspapers but internationally as well. I told Rogan I have nothing to do with these matters.' One of the most heated moments during the Rogan interview occurred when he brought up a recent study by Italian researchers Filippo Biondi and Corrado Malanga. The study, which used tomography technology, suggested the existence of hidden shafts, tunnels and passages beneath the Giza Plateau. Mr Hawass told Rogan the study was 'completely false' and that, not being a radar expert himself, he had consulted with the best imaging experts he knew and they had categorically discredited it. While the Italian researchers have gained credibility in recent months, their work remains controversial and has yet to be widely accepted by the archaeological community.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ancient Maya quiz: What do you know about the civilization that built pyramids across Mesoamerica?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The ancient Maya civilization stretched throughout Central America and lasted for nearly three millennia. Although never unified into one massive empire, the Maya controlled dozens of city-states, also known as "polities," which arose when people settled in permanent villages and began to cultivate maize. The ancient Maya are well known for their pyramids and for their series of calendars — one of which convinced many people that the world would end in an apocalypse on Dec. 21, 2012. While the ancient political system collapsed between A.D. 800 and 1000, the society did not. Today, more than 7 million Maya live in their original homelands and beyond. Are you up to date on recent research on the ancient Maya? Take our quiz to find out. Remember to log in to put your name on the leaderboard; hints are available if you click the yellow button! Ancient Egypt quiz: Test your smarts about pyramids, hieroglyphs and King Tut Viking quiz: How much do you know about these seaborne raiders, traders and explorers? Pompeii quiz: How much do you know about the Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius?
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tammy Hembrow's shock move as she visits the pyramids in Egypt during girls trip to the Middle East
Tammy Hembrow is currently enjoying a holiday in Egypt. And the fitness influencer, 31, made a rare move as she opted for a very conservative outfit while visiting the Egyptian pyramids on Sunday. Tammy covered up her ample cleavage in a beige top as she posed for a series of selfies in front of the famous landmark. She completed her ensemble with matching coloured pants and covered her locks with a headscarf. The mother-of-three accessorised her look with a simple gold bracelet and enhanced her beauty with a bronzed makeup palette. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Tammy also shared a series of photos as she posed with her friends at the pyramids during the girl's trip. The trip comes just days after Tammy shared a sweet snap with her ex-fiancé Matt Poole's newborn baby. Matt, who dated the fitness influencer for almost four years and shares a daughter Posy, with her, welcomed a baby boy with his new girlfriend, Annelyse Oatway, on May 17. Tammy took to Instagram last Thursday to share the moment she met her ex's new bundle of joy Parker. In one snap, Tammy's two-year-old daughter Posy could be seen carefully holding the newborn baby. 'Best big sissy,' she captioned the post. She then tagged the new parents on the Instagram story, adding: 'He is so perfect'. Posy wore her brown locks up in a scrunchie as she cuddled her baby brother, who wore a baby suit adorned with bears and trees. In another picture, Tammy held little Parker in her arms and wrote: 'Could sit here all day tbh.' She then wrote 'oxytocin' next to a graph with an increasing line, hinting at her happiness meeting the newborn baby. Tammy donned a pink workout ensemble along with a white wraparound long-sleeve, both from her Saski athleisure brand. Poole shared his joyful baby news by posting a heartwarming photo to social media of himself cradling the newborn in his arms. This is the first child for Poole and Annalyse. The couple's romance first sparked in early 2023, following his split from Tammy in December 2022. Their relationship blossomed and after two years of dating they have now grown their family.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Rogan Says This Guest Was His Worst
After hosting over 1,800 guests on The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan has finally named his least favorite: Dr. Zahi Hawass, the former Egyptian Minister of Antiquities. In a recent episode featuring Aaron Rodgers, Rogan opened up about his disappointing experience with Hawass, calling him 'a close-minded fellow who's been in charge of gatekeeping all the knowledge.' Rogan's comments came during a wide-ranging discussion with Rodgers that touched on everything from Elon Musk and P-Diddy to COVID-19 and ancient Egypt. 'That might have been the worst podcast I've ever done,' Rogan admitted, though he added, 'maybe a good one too.' The episode with Hawass, which ran for nearly two hours, centered on the history of the Egyptian pyramids. Many viewers noted that Rogan seemed visibly disinterested throughout the conversation. When Rodgers asked whether Rogan would consider visiting Egypt with Hawass as his guide, Rogan shrugged off the idea. 'Yeah, meh, mmm,' he said, adding, 'If I'm going, I'm going with Graham Hancock.' Hawass and Hancock have a famously rocky history, clashing publicly in 2015 over debates about ancient Egypt's past. However, the two have since reconciled, with Hancock even sharing a photo last year showing the pair enjoying a dinner in the supposed patch-up, Rogan's episode with Hawass didn't leave a good impression. He accused the archaeologist of refusing to 'entertain' alternative theories about Egypt's history and implied Hawass was too rigid in his thinking. For Rogan's loyal listeners, the revelation adds an interesting footnote to his ever-expanding podcast history. While he's known for hosting guests with a wide range of views, from comedians to athletes to conspiracy theorists, it's clear that Hawass left a lasting mark... for all the wrong reasons. Joe Rogan Says This Guest Was His Worst first appeared on Men's Journal on May 25, 2025
