Dutch-born Huub Pragt grew up among ancient Roman ruins and archaeological excavations in the oldest city in Belgium, and decided to be an Egyptologist at age 10, while looking the Pyramids of Giza in an encyclopedia. After receiving his masters in Egyptology from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands, he worked as an intern at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He returned to the Netherlands to work in the education department of the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, where eventually served as head of the department for 10 years.

In 2001, Huub founded his own educational institute, Huub Pragt Egyptologist, to offer lectures and educational programs about Ancient Egypt for a variety of age groups. He has given courses on hieroglyphs and organized short field trips related to Ancient Egypt. He is the author of two novels in Dutch about Ancient Egypt. His enthusiasm and accessible style help bring to life the fascinating stories of the pharaohs, gods, tombs, and treasures of Ancient Egypt.