Jeremy Sisto
Ancient Egyptians (2003)
Specials
Each of the four separate episodes -rather independent chapters- presents some of the findings of Egyptology, largely in the form of realistically presented docudrama, a splendid spectacle by peplum-standards, yet unusually true and hence surprising for non-specialist viewers in various details. Remarkable is the revealed contrast between the image-building clichés presented by the official, mostly monumental sources, glorifying deified pharaohs' glorious reign and triumphs and 'celestial' deities, and the more mundane reality, deduced largely from other archaeological findings, showing more human vices, misery, crime
Released Nov. 13, 2003
Episode 50 min
None+
S0E1 - Warriors and Thieves
S0E2 - Digital Egypt
S0E3 - Reinventing Ancient Egypt
S0E4 - Priests and Dreamers
S0E5 - Speaking in Hieroglyphs
S0E6 - Pharaonic Fashions
S0E7 - Tutankhamun
In November 1922, after decades of fruitless searching, Howard Carter made the archaeologial find of the century. Sixteen steps down into a forgotten world lay the remains of a boy-king wrapped in linen, masked by a golden effigy, and unseen for over 3,000 years. From antechamber to burial chamber and beyond, KING TUTANHKHAMUN: THE MYSTERY UNSEALED goes beyond Tut’s tomb filled with artifacts to investigate the drama and mystery surrounding his life and death. Hosted by award-winning actor Frank Langella (Good Night, and Good Luck), KING TUTANKHAMUN: THE MYSTERY UNSEALED features commentary from leading Egyptian scholars and computer technology that uncovers, explains, and illuminates this remarkable historical milestone. DVD Features: "The Curse of King Tut" Episode from the Aclaimed INVESTIGATING HISTORY Series; "Howard Carter: Triumph & Treasure" Episode from the Award-Winning A&E BIOGRAPHY Series; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
Jan. 31, 2006, midnight
Channel 4
50 min/ep
50 min
Nov. 13, 2003
Jan. 9, 2009, midnight
Ended
NR
Action
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