Dr Donald P. Ryan

Dr Donald P. Ryan is an American archaeologist, author and explorer who has spent decades excavating and researching in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. His book A Year in the Life of Ancient Egypt offers a vivid, accessible journey through the seasons of the ancient Egyptian calendar, revealing what daily life was like for people at every level of Egyptian society. Ryan draws on his extensive fieldwork and scholarly knowledge to create a portrait of ancient Egypt that goes beyond the pharaohs and pyramids to illuminate the lives of farmers, craftspeople, priests and ordinary families. His approach brings archaeological and historical research to life through engaging narrative, creating a book that feels less like a textbook and more like a time-travelling journey. Ryan has discovered several previously unknown tombs in the Valley of the Kings and has appeared in numerous documentaries about ancient Egypt. His combination of fieldwork experience and accessible writing style makes ancient Egypt vivid and approachable for general readers. The audiobook edition brings his engaging exploration of ancient Egyptian daily life to listeners fascinated by one of history's most remarkable civilisations.