Mystery of the Pharaoh's Tomb

We are returning to Ancient Egypt tonight, with an episode filled with mysteries. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, by the archaeologist Howard Carter, captivated audiences around the world and represented a major find for Egyptology. I will tell you about the tomb and some of the many artifacts discovered still intact when the chamber was opened in 1923, and also discuss the rumors of a supposed "curse of the pharaohs." Is there anything to it? Tutankhamun's predecessor on the throne of Egypt was a singular figure: Amenhotep IV, also known as Akhenaten, the "heretic pharaoh." We will explore this chapter of Egyptian history, too, and talk about the ruins of Amarna, an extensive archeological site.