Tutankhamun: The Mystery of the Burnt Mummy

The adventurous life of Natacha Rambova (1897-1966), an American artist, born Winifred Kimball Shaughnessy, who reincarnated herself countless times:...

For over 4000 years, the Sphinx has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why?...

3,200 years ago, Egypt is living the final hours of its golden age under the reign of Ramesses II. After ruling the country for 67 years, the great...

It is one of Egypt's enduring mysteries. What happened to Nefertiti and her husband, Akhenaten - the radical king, and likely father of King Tut? In...

This documentary explores the life of Dorothy Eady, also known as Omm Sety, who believed she was a reincarnated ancient Egyptian priestess. It...

Looking for a forgotten city: off the coast of Egypt, just a few metres under the surface, but blanketed by sand and mud, slumbers the ancient port...

January 2011: a team from the University of Basel makes two spectacular discoveries. The first was a previously unknown tomb, which was given the...

As part of a high-tech forensic probe into the demise of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, scientists use X-rays and CT scans as they attempt to reach a...

This special takes a 21st century approach to ancient history, bringing together the latest scientific evidence to build the ultimate picture of King...