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Bob Brier
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Robert Brier
December 13, 1943 The Bronx, USA
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Bob Brier (born December 13, 1943) is an American Egyptologist. This means he is a scientist who studies ancient Egypt. He is also a paleopathologist, which means he studies diseases from ancient times, especially in mummies. Bob Brier is known for his work on mummies and how they were made. He has appeared in many TV shows on channels like Discovery and National Geographic, teaching people about ancient Egypt. Many people consider him one of the best Egyptologists in the world.
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Bob Brier's Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Bob Brier grew up in The Bronx, New York. He went to Hunter College for his first degree. Later, he earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1970.
In 1972, he started teaching at Long Island University. He was the head of the philosophy department for many years. He also directed a special program called "Egyptology Today." Since 2004, he has been a senior research fellow at LIU Post. Besides Long Island University, Bob Brier has taught about ancient Egyptian language and Egyptology at other schools.
Exploring Ancient Mummies
Bob Brier has traveled to many countries, working in pyramids and ancient tombs. He has studied mummification practices all over the world. He has even investigated famous mummies like Tutankhamen, Ramses the Great, and Eva Perón (also known as Evita). He also studied the mummies of the Medici family.
Sharing His Discoveries
Bob Brier has hosted several TV shows for the TLC Network. These shows include The Great Egyptians and Mummy Detective. His research has also been shown in magazines like Archaeology Magazine and on news channels like CNN. He has even been featured on TV shows like 60 Minutes.
In 1999, Bob Brier gave a series of 48 lectures called "The History of Ancient Egypt." He later created more lecture series, including "Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt" and "Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs."
Awards and Honors
Bob Brier has received several important awards and recognitions for his work:
- Fulbright Fellowship to Turkey in 1985.
- National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow in 1986.
- David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1988.
- Director of the National Endowment for the Humanities "Egyptology Today" Program from 1992 to 1994.
- TASA Award for Lifetime of Scholarship in 2002.
- He received an Emmy Nomination for Best TV Documentary in 1997 for Murder of Tutankhamen.
Books and Writings
Bob Brier has written many articles and books about ancient Egypt and mummies. Some of his books include:
- The Glory of Ancient Egypt: A Collection of Rare Engravings from the Napoleonic Expedition (1990)
- Egyptomania (1992)
- Egyptian Mummies: Unraveling the Secrets of an Ancient Art (1996)
- The Encyclopedia of Mummies (1998)
- The Murder of Tutankhamen (1999)
- The Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians (with Hoyt Hobbs) (1999)
- The History of Ancient Egypt (2001, lectures)
- Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (2004, lectures)
- The Secret of the Great Pyramid (with Jean-Pierre Houdin) (2008)
- Egyptomania: Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs (2013)
- Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs (2016, lectures)
- Cleopatra's Needles: The Lost Obelisks of Egypt (2016)
He has also written articles for magazines like KMT and Archaeology.
Exploring the World
Bob Brier also leads special tours about Egyptology. These tours are for people who want to explore ancient sites and learn more about Egypt with an expert guide.
See also
In Spanish: Bob Brier para niños
