Episode 1
Egyptian co-hosts Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad explore the mysteries and unanswered questions about the boy king's life, his infamous father’s religious revolution, and those advising him as he takes the throne at a very young age in one of the most tumultuous periods of Egyptian history.
Previews + Extras
Meet Dr. Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad
S1 E1 - 2m 19s
Co-hosts Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad introduce their quest on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter. Yasmin and Rashad share their life in Cairo as they head to the Egyptian Museum for their exclusive look at the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
Yasmin and Rashad Visit the Royal Tomb in Amarna
S1 E1 - 1m 29s
Co-hosts Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad are in the Royal Tomb in Amarna looking at key inscriptions that depict Tutankhamun as a baby, as some Egyptologists believe. The inscriptions on the walls of the tomb also show Akhenaten and the Aten, the sun disc, which was the religious system established by Akhenaten.
Yasmin and Rashad in the Tombs and Temples of Luxor
S1 E1 - 2m 29s
Co-hosts Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad visit KV21 in the Valley of the Kings, Habu Temple in the West Bank, and Luxor Temple in the East Bank of Luxor. They raise different questions about the life and death of Tutankhamun, who his mother was, whether he died of natural causes or if he was murdered, and who his allies and enemies were.
Episode 1 Preview
S1 E1 - 30s
Explore the mysteries of King Tut's life and burial on the centennial of his tomb's opening. Egyptian Archeologist Dr. Yasmin El Shazly and Mahmoud Rashad meet with historians and scientists to inspect historical inconsistencies.
Similar Shows
![Going to War: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2022/07/22/2475-kRIyd6S-show-poster2x3-eTU0noa.jpg?itok=MhuynIQX)
Going to War
History
![Country Music: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/17/2366-1eyivZ3-show-poster2x3-fnWqPBR.jpg?itok=IJPQPzKc)
Country Music
History
![The Living Dream: 100 Years of Rocky Mountain National Park: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/17/267714-HsgWrEn-show-poster2x3-wc9PhvD.jpg?itok=NekWd2Wm)
![A Writer’s Roots: Kurt Vonnegut’s Indianapolis: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/08/16/313557-8OYiTTz-show-poster2x3-7DcbSfp.jpg?itok=S5tmtfiN)
![Mark Twain: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/17/1867-90wTVYo-show-poster2x3-jLaXxni.jpg?itok=Vk-1Y-4A)
Mark Twain
History
![Letters from Baghdad: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2022/01/28/4046-tyKBSrk-show-poster2x3-TEk3Q8l.jpg?itok=LQ0wQqQK)
Letters from Baghdad
History
![In the Margins: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/06/20/306849-RsTDSyo-show-poster2x3-GNRapvb.png?itok=GMWTIr21)
In the Margins
History
![First Civilizations: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/17/4455-BMJC52a-show-poster2x3-T9b05L4.jpg?itok=AVQHLhb1)
First Civilizations
History
![Grandpa's War Story Goes Viral: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/04/18/187670-5wTjjd2-show-poster2x3-tpNDl6v.jpg?itok=KyjF5S9v)
Grandpa's War Story Goes Viral
History
![Agatha Christie's England: show-poster2x3](/sites/default/files/styles/230x346/public/pbs_media_manager_images/2024/07/15/42739-iBaZFN6-show-poster2x3-HtwMlxc.jpg?itok=AblXfZud)
Agatha Christie's England
History
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.