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Tutankhamun: life & death of the boy king
Tutankhamun is the most famous pharaoh of all, but what do we actually know about his short life and reign? In episode three of our series on the boy king, Ellie Cawthorne speaks to Professor Aidan...
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Tutankhamun: the mystery of Nefertiti
The striking bust of Nefertiti has captivated people since its discovery in 1912. But who was this queen? How powerful was she? And how was she related to Tutankhamun? In episode 4 of our series on...
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Tutankhamun: treasures of the tomb
When Howard Carter cracked open Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, he marvelled at the “wonderful things” he had discovered. But what exactly were these “wonderful things” and what can they tell us about the...
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Tutankhamun: secrets of the pharaoh’s mummy
There’s no more instantly recognisable symbol of ancient Egypt than a mummy. And, of course, the mummy of Tutankhamun is the most famous of all. But what can we learn from looking at the mummified...
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Tutankhamun: the contested legacy of an icon
In the 100 years since his tomb was discovered, Tutankhamun has become the icon of ancient Egypt – a muse for fashionistas and movie-makers, a pop culture staple and a political rallying cry. But what...
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Your guide to Tutankhamun, plus 8 fascinating facts
When was Tutankhamun born? We don’t have any record of Tutankhamun’s birth, and we don’t even know who his parents were (a subject that is hotly disputed by Egyptologists). This is therefore an...
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Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun: was the tomb really cursed?
On 26 November 1922 Howard Carter stood before a sealed door blocking a dark corridor. Behind him stood his patron Lord Carnarvon. Both men knew that they were standing in the tomb of the 18th-Dynasty...
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The forgotten women in Tutankhamun’s tomb
In November 1922, a team led by Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Tutankhamun (reigned 1336-1327 BCE). We can attend Tutankhamun’s funeral via the painted...
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How is Tutankhamun’s legacy shaped by colonialism?
Professor Christina Riggs talks to Kev Lochun about the legacy of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. She looks beyond the glittering treasures of his tomb to discover how the young pharaoh became a...
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The boy who really discovered the Boy King
November 1922 marked 100 years since an excavation in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, directed by the British archaeologist Howard Carter, which uncovered a step cut into the valley floor. Over the...
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