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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00:32Armin 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 2015 21:00
- Tue 14 Jul 2015 00:35
- Thu 5 Nov 2015 21:00
- Sat 7 Nov 2015 19:00
- Tue 2 Feb 2016 22:00
- Mon 8 Feb 2016 00:30
- Tue 26 Jul 2016 21:00
- Wed 27 Jul 2016 03:00
- Sat 30 Jul 2016 20:00
- Sun 21 May 2017 21:00
- Mon 22 May 2017 03:00
- Sat 30 Dec 2017 19:00
- Sun 31 Dec 2017 01:35
- Sun 24 Jun 2018 22:00
- Wed 9 Jan 2019 22:00
- Tue 3 Sep 2019 21:00
- Wed 4 Sep 2019 02:00
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