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Discover the secrets, the myths and the truths behind one of the greatest civilizations in history - a world nearly lost beneath the sand. This fascinating series journeys back in time to explore three legends of archeology: Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's treasure-laden tomb, the Great Belzoni's finds from the reign of Ramesses II and Jean-Francois Champollion's deciphering of the hieroglyphs. Episode Descriptions: The Search for Tutankhamun - How British archeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Egyptian king, Tutankhamun. The Curse of Tutankhamun - The glories of Tutankhamun's tomb are revealed. But the absence of real historical information, and the subsequent death of his dearest friends leave Howard Carter feeling alone and unfulfilled. The Pharaoh and the Showman - The story of how an extraordinary character - Giovanni Belzoni, an anglicized Italian Circus performer - ended up in Egypt in 1814. The Temple of the Sands - Belzoni 's greatest discoveries - including the tomb of Seti I and the hidden entrance to the mysterious sand-covered temple of Ramesses at Abu Simbel. The Mystery of the Rosetta Stone - The story of the race to decipher the Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The Secrets of the Hieroglyphs - Champollion unlocks the world of Ancient Egypt hidden in the hieroglyphs, fighting a fierce battle with Church along the way.
