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The Face of Tutankhamun
Produced by: Roy Davies
Narrated by: Bob Brier , Christopher Frayling
The wondrous story of the curse and craze, fame and fortune surrounding the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun is brought to life.
Item Number: 13721
- Format:
- DVD Fullscreen
- Region:
- 1 - More Details
- Run time:
- About 3 1/3 hours
- Number of Discs:
- 2
- Closed Captions / Subtitles:
- Not available for this product
- Special Features:
- 1924 ? Original sound recording of Howard Carter describing his discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun
Akhenaten and Nefertiti: The Royal Gods of Egypt ? A fascinating look at Tutankhamun?s family
Tutankhamun?s Egypt:The Life and Times of Tutankhamun - A look at the short life and reign of Tutankhamun
Cast
Bob Brier
Christopher Frayling
V.I. Lenin(Archive Footage)
Jack Perkins
Joseph Stalin (Archive Footage)
Leon Trotsky (Archive Footage)
Production Credits
Produced by.................................................Derek Towers
Executive Producer.....................................Roy Davies
Cinematography by....................................John Howarth
Bob Brier
Christopher Frayling
V.I. Lenin(Archive Footage)
Jack Perkins
Joseph Stalin (Archive Footage)
Leon Trotsky (Archive Footage)
Production Credits
Produced by.................................................Derek Towers
Executive Producer.....................................Roy Davies
Cinematography by....................................John Howarth
The wondrous story of the curse and craze, fame and fortune surrounding the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun is brought to life. Series writer and creator Christopher Frayling retraces the footsteps of legendary archeologist Howard Carter - from his humble beginnings in rural England to the Valley of the Kings - where his discoveries bring fame, fortune, mystery and a curse for himself and a previously obscure boy-king of Egypt.
Episode Descriptions:
The Great Adventure - Over 80 years ago, with Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the greatest archeological story of all time began to unfold. Host Christopher Frayling follows Carter's footprints from rural England to the Valley of the Kings in search of the facts behind the legend.
Wonderful Things - When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamun's tomb, he found a room piled from floor to ceiling with gold?a spectacular find. Just four months later, the expedition's sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, died suddenly, starting a rush of stories about the mummy's curse.
The Pharaoh Awakes - Beyond its historical relevance, the excavation proves a pivotal cultural event of the twentieth century. "Tut Mania" grips the public and sparks an explosion of art and design based on the Egyptian style.
Heads in the Sand - 1968: The King's coffin is opened and the race against time begins. For a people once obsessed with preserving life for the next world, the greatest mystery may be what will be done to save Egypt's treasures for succeeding generations?
Episode Descriptions:
The Great Adventure - Over 80 years ago, with Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the greatest archeological story of all time began to unfold. Host Christopher Frayling follows Carter's footprints from rural England to the Valley of the Kings in search of the facts behind the legend.
Wonderful Things - When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamun's tomb, he found a room piled from floor to ceiling with gold?a spectacular find. Just four months later, the expedition's sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, died suddenly, starting a rush of stories about the mummy's curse.
The Pharaoh Awakes - Beyond its historical relevance, the excavation proves a pivotal cultural event of the twentieth century. "Tut Mania" grips the public and sparks an explosion of art and design based on the Egyptian style.
Heads in the Sand - 1968: The King's coffin is opened and the race against time begins. For a people once obsessed with preserving life for the next world, the greatest mystery may be what will be done to save Egypt's treasures for succeeding generations?
The Great Adventure - Over 80 years ago, with Howard Carter?s discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the greatest archeological story of all time began to unfold. Host Christopher Frayling follows Carter?s footprints from rural England to the Valley of the Kings in search of the facts behind the legend.
Wonderful Things - When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamun?s tomb, he found a room piled from floor to ceiling with gold...a spectacular find. Just four months later, the expedition?s sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, died suddenly, starting a rush of stories about the mummy?s curse.
The Pharaoh Awakes - Beyond its historical relevance, the excavation proves a pivotal cultural event of the twentieth century. ?Tut Mania? grips the public and sparks an explosion of art and design based on the Egyptian style.
Heads in the Sand - 1968: The King?s coffin is opened and the race against time begins. For a people once obsessed with preserving life for the next world, the greatest mystery may be what will be done to save Egypt?s treasures for succeeding generations?
Wonderful Things - When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamun?s tomb, he found a room piled from floor to ceiling with gold...a spectacular find. Just four months later, the expedition?s sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, died suddenly, starting a rush of stories about the mummy?s curse.
The Pharaoh Awakes - Beyond its historical relevance, the excavation proves a pivotal cultural event of the twentieth century. ?Tut Mania? grips the public and sparks an explosion of art and design based on the Egyptian style.
Heads in the Sand - 1968: The King?s coffin is opened and the race against time begins. For a people once obsessed with preserving life for the next world, the greatest mystery may be what will be done to save Egypt?s treasures for succeeding generations?
