Kara Cooney

Kara Cooney is a professor of Egyptian art and architecture at UCLA. She specializes in craft production, coffin studies, and economies in the ancient world. Cooney has produced a comparative archaeology television series, entitled Out of Egypt, which aired in 2009 on the Discovery Channel and is available online via Netflix and Amazon. She is a leading expert on ancient Egyptian culture and has written extensively on the subject. Cooney has also taught at Harvard University and has been a fellow at the American Academy in Rome. She is known for her engaging and accessible approach to complex historical topics. Cooney has received numerous awards for her teaching and research, including the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award. She is a popular speaker and has given talks at conferences and events around the world. Cooney is also a skilled communicator and has written for various publications, including The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times.