
The wondrous story of the curse and craze, fame and fortune surrounding the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Series writer and creator Christopher Frayling retraces the footsteps of the legendary archeologist Howard Carter, in search of the facts behind the legend.
Air Date: 1992-11-20
Over 80 years ago, with Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the greatest archeological story of all...
Air Date: 1992-11-27
When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamun's tomb, he found a room piled from floor to ceiling with gold ... a spectacular...
Air Date: 1992-12-04
Looks at how the worlds of art, design, fashion, and film became obsessed with the look and style of ancient Egypt fo...
Air Date: 1992-12-11
Beyond its historical relevance, the excavation proves a pivotal cultural event of the twentieth century. “Tut Mania”...
Air Date: 1992-12-18
The King’s coffin is opened in 1968, and the race against time begins. For a people once obsessed with preserving lif...