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The Face of Tutankhamun

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The Face of Tutankhamun Season 1, Episode 1: The Great Adventure

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Over 80 years ago, with Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the greatest archeological story of all time began to unfold. Christopher Frayling follows Carter's footprints from rural England to the Valley of the Kings in search of the facts behind the legend. Watch The Face of Tutankhamun Season 1, Episode 1 The Great Adventure in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Face of Tutankhamun Season 1, Episode 1 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

5 episodes
Season 1
1

The Great Adventure

Over 80 years ago, with Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the greatest archeological story of all time began to unfold. Christopher Frayling follows Carter's footprints from rural England to the Valley of the Kings in search of the facts behind the legend.
2

Wonderful Things

When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamun's tomb, he found a room piled from floor to ceiling with gold ... a spectacular find. Just four months later, the expedition's sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, died suddenly, starting a rash of stories about the mummy's curse.
3

Everywhere the Glint of Gold

Looks at how the worlds of art, design, fashion, and film became obsessed with the look and style of ancient Egypt following the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.
4

The Pharaoh Awakes

Beyond its historical relevance, the excavation proves a pivotal cultural event of the twentieth century. “Tut Mania” grips the public and sparks an explosion of art and design based on the Egyptian style.
5

Heads in the Sand

The King’s coffin is opened in 1968, and the race against time begins. For a people once obsessed with preserving life for the next world, the greatest mystery may be what will be done to save Egypt’s treasures for succeeding generations?