The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour — Season 1, Episode 1: Episode 1
Documentary • 47 min • 1 season, 2 episodes • ★ 1.0/10
Episode synopsis
The first episode begins in 1922, when Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun transformed Egyptology into a global sensation and European and American institutions looked to unearth, and control, Egypt's ancient heritage. A tense stand-off between Carter and Egypt's new government begins, as the authorities seeks a greater say in how their nation's ancient past is managed.
About The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour
In 1922, Egypt’s fight for independence and a global mania over Tutankhamun’s tomb provoke an extraordinary struggle for control of the country’s ancient history.