Tutankhamun with Dan Snow

8.5

2019

Documentary

An investigative look into the life of the boy-king, his environment and his death.

Production

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2019

Dan Snow, and the team go to Egypt for a look at what might have been Tut's life around the time of his death. They'll visit the new Egyptian History Museum, visit important unearthed ancient communities and sample food, and beer from the period.

1. Epsode 1

Dan Snow, and the team go into the new Egyptian History Museum for a look at Tut's treasures, some not seen since being discovered. Raksha Dave explores the Organic Research Lab and a new as yet unseen on TV dig site. John Sergeant explores some diet options the boy-king would have enjoyed.

2. Episode 2

The team investigates the circumstances behind Tuts death. Raksha Dave has special access to his possessions and investigates his unusually small tomb. John Sergeant takes a look into "Tut-Mania" that gripped the world upon the tombs discovery.

3. Episode 3

Dan Snow eyes something suspicious about Tut's burial items. Raksha Dave gets a look into the mummification process and new 3D scanning tech being used. And John Sergeant explores some ancient footwork.