Egypt Unwrapped

Season 1

8 episodes · Nov 13, 2008

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  • S1E1

    Mystery of the Screaming Man

    Nov 13, 200860m

    Over 100 years ago an unidentified mummy was found lying alongside some of the most famous pharaohs in Egyptian history but his face is locked in an eternal scream. What caused this man's haunting expression?

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  • S1E2

    The Scorpion King

    Nov 20, 200860m

    The Scorpion King was a mythical Egyptian ruler who predated the pharaohs. Recent developments, such as the excavation of the king's tomb, have revealed surprising new details about early Egyptian civilization.

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  • S1E3

    Secrets of the Sphinx

    Dec 11, 200860m

    Was the Sphinx originally built with a lion's head and later remodeled? Dr. Zahi Hawass presents the latest theories and evidence in the mystery of the Sphinx. AKA Sphinx

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  • S1E4

    The Real Cleopatra

    Dec 18, 200860m

    Cleopatra has been depicted throughout history as a temptress who ruined two generals of Rome. Yet scholars now believe that the last pharaoh of Egypt in fact possessed great political ability and knowledge. Despite a lack of physical evidence of her reign, they are able to piece together the story of her rule during the dying days of Ancient Egypt. AKA Cleopatra

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  • S1E5

    The Pyramid Code

    Jan 6, 200960m

    The pyramids of Egypt are the most enduring monuments of the ancient world. From underground burial chambers they developed into soaring structures that revolutionized architecture. This film reveals the name of the man who designed the very first pyramid and shows how his ideas were refined and perfected, until pyramids eventually fell out of fashion altogether.

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  • S1E6

    Secrets of the Valley of the Kings

    Jan 13, 200960m

    This episode explores the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the pharaohs. A new generation of Egyptologists presents revolutionary theories on why the pharaohs abandoned the grandeur of the pyramids in favour of these secret underground tombs. AKA Valley of the Kings

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  • S1E7

    The Real Ramses

    Jan 20, 200960m

    This instalment charts the life of Rameses II, the longest-lived pharaoh, who is widely regarded as Egypt’s greatest ruler. New discoveries have shed more light on the king’s successful reign, while Egyptologists continue to debate the nature of his character and achievements.

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  • S1E8

    Alexander the Great's Lost Tomb

    Jan 27, 200960m

    Alexander the Great is one of historys greatest warrior kings, and was the leader of the most powerful nation in the ancient world. The location of his tomb has eluded archaeologists for nearly 2,000 years but new theories may help reveal its location. AKA Alexander's Tomb

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