The Pharaoh Hunter
Dan Cruickshank explores stories from ancient Egypt. He traces the mysteries in the life of Howard Carter, the archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb.
Dan traces the unexpected twists and mysteries in the life of Howard Carter, the great British archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, and reveals the hidden legacy of Carter's work. Carter rose from humble origins to become the most famous archaeologist in the world, but despite his spectacular success in discovering Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, Carter was never honoured in this country, and received no official recognition from the British.
Dan travels through Egypt, looking for clues to this mystery as he follows the rollercoaster of Carter's career, from his first visit to Egypt as a teenager hired to copy Egyptian art, right up to the fame of his later years. On the way, Dan finds out that Carter played a crucial role in updating the science of archaeology and unearths his original artwork and his fascinating diary.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dan Cruickshank |
| Producer | Bettina Lerner |
| Series Producer | Martin Mortimore |
Broadcasts
- Tue 30 Aug 2016 23:30
- Tue 23 Jan 2018 19:30
- Tue 28 Jul 2020 19:00
- Wed 29 Jul 2020 02:10
- Tue 8 Nov 2022 19:30
- Wed 9 Nov 2022 01:55
