Dr. Colleen Darnell
Egyptologist l Vintage Fashion Aficionada Author of seven books, including EGYPT’S GOLDEN COUPLE (with John C. Darnell)
341.5K
Followers
2.7K
Following
724
Posts
2.98%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Dr. Colleen Darnell (@vintage_egyptologist) has 341,545 Instagram followers as of October 16, 2026 and 724 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 9.2K likes and 750 comments on average (median 5.4K likes), an engagement rate of 2.98% of followers. Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account gained 11,662 followers (+3.5%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @vintage_egyptologist's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Macro |
| Followers | 341,545 |
| Following | 2,726 |
| Posts | 724 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Writer |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 9,236 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 750 |
| Videos | 7 |
| Photos & carousels | 5 |
| Engagement Rate | 2.98% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @vintage_egyptologist's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+11.7K
Net Change
+3.5%
% Change
+82
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
74
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (329,883 followers) and Oct 16, 2026 (341,545 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 341,545 | +1,444 | |
| 340,101 | -155 | |
| 340,256 | +1,980 | |
| 338,276 | +2,826 | |
| 335,450 | +5,567 | |
| 329,883 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
9.2K
Avg Likes/Post
750
Avg Comments/Post
110.8K
Total Likes
9.0K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 596 Macro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 1.36%, middle half 0.51% to 3.51%)
2.98%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
11.7K
Avg Likes on Videos (7)
5.8K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (5)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @vintage_egyptologist's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 6,076 likes and comments; 1 of the 12 reached twice that (12,152 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @vintage_egyptologist's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
52,930 likes · 1,815 comments
5.4× @vintage_egyptologist's average post · 9.0× the median post.
"Strolling through the temple of Isis originally located on the island of Philae (moved to the nearby island of Agilka during the building of the Aswan High Dam). The pylon through which I walk was constructed during the reign of Ptolemy XII, father of the famous Cleopatra VII…"
1,337 characters
Video
Format
Saturday
Day Posted
16:00 UTC
Hour Posted
227.1K
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 1702 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 1.2 posts/week |
Content Mix
7
Videos / Reels
5
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @vintage_egyptologist
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Strolling through the temple of Isis originally located on the island of Philae…
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52.9K | 1.8K | 227.1K | view |
| 2 |
From 5 years ago today: Modeling three epic pieces from the incomparable Egypti…
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8.6K | 647 | — | view |
| 3 |
Strolling through the halls of Copenhagen’s great museums @nationalmuseet and @…
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7.3K | 1.1K | 29.5K | view |
| 4 |
Having a 60s inspired blast @twahotel in a reel from a photo session a few year…
|
6.6K | 1.0K | 97.6K | view |
| 5 |
Returning to several images from “Ode to Zelda,” by the incredible @mennatullah…
|
5.9K | 681 | — | view |
| 6 |
I promenade through well-watered areas of luxuriant plant growth—the Olmsted Br…
|
5.7K | 654 | 13.9K | view |
| 7 |
In a series of images by the wonderful @gail_hadani in the New York City treasu…
|
5.0K | 796 | — | view |
| 8 |
A transformation into a Victorian ghost version of me haunting an Edwardian ver…
|
4.9K | 592 | — | view |
| 9 |
On a Connecticut beach, wearing a dress of cotton voile and Victorian lace fro…
|
4.6K | 724 | 163.8K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @vintage_egyptologist posts on Instagram
1.2
Posts / week
6.5 days
Avg gap between posts
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Peak posting days
15:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @vintage_egyptologist publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Engagement by Day of the Week
@vintage_egyptologist's recent posts grouped by the day they went out.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 | 5,571 | 22,283 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 7,982 | 15,964 |
| Thursday | 3 | 6,623 | 19,870 |
| Saturday | 3 | 20,570 | 61,710 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @vintage_egyptologist maintains output
1
Longest streak (days)
32/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
16.7%
Active days
Posted at least once
6.5 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @vintage_egyptologist's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
1702
Avg Caption Chars
1743
Median Chars
1927
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Long (100+) | 12 | 10.0K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 341.5K followers (Macro)
$2,732 to $5,123
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @vintage_egyptologist
How many followers does @vintage_egyptologist have on Instagram?
@vintage_egyptologist has 341,545 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Macro-tier group (100K to 1M followers).
What is @vintage_egyptologist's Instagram engagement rate?
@vintage_egyptologist has an engagement rate of 2.98% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 9.2K likes per post.
How much does @vintage_egyptologist earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @vintage_egyptologist's sponsorship value at $2,732 to $5,123 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @vintage_egyptologist published on Instagram?
@vintage_egyptologist has published 724 posts on Instagram.
What is @vintage_egyptologist's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 52,930 likes and 1,815 comments.
How often does @vintage_egyptologist post on Instagram?
@vintage_egyptologist posts approximately 1.2 times per week, with an average gap of 6.5 days between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
How does @vintage_egyptologist compare to other Instagram creators?
@vintage_egyptologist sits in the Macro-tier group alongside accounts like @_oliviaortiz, @mihanomomosa, @fazza.
Is @vintage_egyptologist verified on Instagram?
Yes, @vintage_egyptologist is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @vintage_egyptologist's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 16, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @vintage_egyptologist Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 16 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/vintage_egyptologist-instagram-profile-stats/