Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered
Documentary looking into what killed King Tutankhamun, the boy pharaoh. Dallas Campbell reveals new scientific research and carries out unique experiments to get to the truth.
What killed King Tutankhamun? Ever since his spectacular tomb was discovered, the boy king has been the most famous pharaoh of all ancient Egypt. But his mysterious death, at just 19 years old, has never been explained.
Dallas Campbell reports on new scientific research being carried out on his fragile remains in an attempt to get to the truth. Using CT scan data, the programme creates the first scientifically accurate image of the king's corpse. DNA analysis uncovers a secret about Tutankhamun's family background, and the genetic trail of clues leads to a new theory to explain his death.
This is an epic detective story that uncovers the extraordinary truth of the boy behind the golden mask.
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Who was Tutankhamun?
Duration: 02:22
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Armin van Buuren
Alone (feat. Lauren Evans)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dallas Campbell |
| Director | Tom Stubberfield |
| Producer | Tom Stubberfield |
| Producer | Lucy Mallatratt |
| Executive Producer | Anne Laking |
Broadcasts
- Mon 13 Jul 201521:00
- Tue 14 Jul 201500:35
- Thu 5 Nov 201521:00
- Sat 7 Nov 201519:00
- Tue 2 Feb 201622:00
- Mon 8 Feb 201600:30
- Tue 26 Jul 201621:00
- Wed 27 Jul 201603:00
- Sat 30 Jul 201620:00
- Sun 21 May 201721:00
- Mon 22 May 201703:00
- Sat 30 Dec 201719:00
- Sun 31 Dec 201701:35
- Sun 24 Jun 201822:00
- Wed 9 Jan 201922:00
- Tue 3 Sep 201921:00
- Wed 4 Sep 201902:00
- Mon 3 Feb 202521:00
- Tue 4 Feb 202502:00
- Wed 8 Oct 202520:00
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