Ancient Egypt

Disc 1. Tutankhamen 1 x 52:00 min Nearly all historical record of the mysterious Tutankhamen has been ruthlessly obliterated. This programme investigates his tomb and the tests carried out on his mummified body. We delve into his marriage to his half-sister, his relationship with his ambitious advisor and the disastrous tragedy of his childlessness. Finally we investigate his suspicious and untimely death. Disc 2. Ramses The Great 1 x 52:00 min Ramses II bragged about his military prowess and about his two hundred children. So great was his ego that he bricked up his father’s mortuary temple to have more space for boasting of his achievements. He even designed a temple at Abu Simbel so that, on his birthday, the sun’s rays would shine in and illuminate the statues of Ramses and the gods. We delve into the life of arguably the greatest ruler of Ancient Egypt. Disc 3. The Real Cleopatra 1 x 52:00 min Cleopatra has traditionally been painted as a cruel voluptuary, but through historical and archaeological detective work, this documentary exposes a Cleopatra never before seen. A monogamous woman who only ever loved two men; a devoted mother who planned for the success of her children even while facing her own death; and a compassionate queen, devoted to the livelihoods of those she ruled.