The Face of Tutankhamun (1992)

November. 20,1992

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The Face of Tutankhamun

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.

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The Face of Tutankhamun

1992

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 1992

5 Episode

Episode 1 - The Great Adventure

November. 20,1992

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.

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Episode 2 - Wonderful Things

November. 27,1992

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.

Episode 3 - Everywhere the Glint of Gold

December. 04,1992

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.

Episode 4 - The Pharaoh Awakes

December. 11,1992

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.

Episode 5 - Heads in the Sand

December. 18,1992

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?