Egyptian Journeys

Season 1

Documentary series in which Dan Cruickshank explores some of the most intriguing stories from Ancient Egypt.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

  • Secrets of the Tomb Builders
    E1
    Secrets of the Tomb BuildersDan visits the magnificent underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings, in search of clues about the unsung heroes of this ancient world - the mysterious community of craftsmen who spent their lives building lavish burial chambers for the pharaohs.
  • The Pharaoh Hunter
    E2
    The Pharaoh HunterDan traces the unexpected twists and mysteries in the life of Howard Carter, the great British archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, and reveals the hidden legacy of Carter's work.
  • The Rebel Pharaoh
    E3
    The Rebel PharaohDan Cruickshank travels the Nile, from magnificent Karnak to the desolate ruins of El Amarna, in search of the truth about Akhenaten, the most radical and mysterious pharaoh ever to rule Egypt, and his beautiful wife Nefertiti.
  • Building for Eternity
    E4
    Building for EternityDan Cruickshank discovers the ingenious techniques that the ancient Egyptians used to make their pyramids, temples and mummies last forever, driven by their obsession with magic and the afterlife.
  • Pharaoh's Wives
    E5
    Pharaoh's WivesDan delves into the dark side of the court of Ramesses III, tracing the conspiracy that spread through his harem and may have led to his mysterious death.
  • The Death of Ancient Egypt
    E6
    The Death of Ancient EgyptOn a lonely island in the River Nile, Dan visits the last-known hieroglyphic inscription in Egypt and discovers the surprising truth about those responsible for the final, brutal collapse of this great civilisation, a culture that had lasted more than 3,000 years.

Cast of Season 1

  • Dan CruickshankSelf - Presenter

 

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