Egypt's Unexplained Files
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Egypt's Unexplained Files
S1-2 streaming until 31 May 2026

Egypt's Unexplained Files, Ancient Icons In The Modern Age

Season 1, Episode 4

Explore the truth and lies behind ancient Egypt's best known and loved icons, including the Great Sphinx, Tutankhamun and more.
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Watch all available episodes of Egypt's Unexplained Files Season 1

Belief And Superstition
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Science reveals new insights into belief and superstition in the land of the Pharaohs, from finding the long-lost 'Land of Punt' to Tutankhamun.

Egyptian Genius
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Journey back in time to understand the brainpower behind Ancient Egypt's revolutionary breakthroughs in every field, from medicine to engineering.

Villainy And Vice
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Science shines a light on the dark side of Ancient Egypt, from a 5,000-year-old homicide to drug-fuelled debauchery - and one very shocking revelation.

Ancient Icons In The Modern Age
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Explore the truth and lies behind ancient Egypt's best known and loved icons, including the Great Sphinx, Tutankhamun and more.

Health And Wealth
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With the help of modern science, uncover the secrets of health and wealth in Ancient Egypt from Queen Hatshepsut's death to a case of breast cancer.

Decline And Fall
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Scientists and historians join forces to investigate whether colossal volcanoes toppled an ancient dynasty and reveal the true face of an ancient mummy.

  • About this episode
  • Explore the truth and lies behind ancient Egypt's best known and loved icons, including the Great Sphinx, Tutankhamun and more.
  • UHD
  • GenreFactual, Features
  • Seasons2
  • StudioSky History

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