VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Thirteen's SECRETS OF THE DEAD - Ultimate Tut
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In THIRTEEN'a Ultimate Tut, a special two-part Secrets of the Dead, airing Wednesday, July 10, 9-11 pm on PBS (check local listings), Egyptologist Chris Naunton mounts the most comprehensive investigation ever undertaken to build the ultimate picture of Tutankhamun. Get a sneak peek below!
Naunton takes a 21st century approach to ancient history, bringing together the latest evidence from a team of archaeologists, anatomists, and geologists; and blending 3D graphics, stylized reconstruction and action-adventure forensic investigation, to offer fresh insights into how Tutankhamun was buried, why his tomb was the only one to remain intact, and the enduring enigma around how he died.
Naunton begins his examination by reviewing Carter's original notes and photography which, until now, have been filed away and forgotten. A number of clues emerge from Carter's material which suggests anomalies about the burial and the mummy itself. A close examination of Tutankhamun's death mask and headdress, one of the most iconic objects found inside the sarcophagus, reveals that perhaps the mask wasn't originally made for Tutankhamun.About SECRETS OF THE DEAD:
As one of PBS's ongoing limited Primetime series, Secrets of the Dead is a perennial favorite among viewers, routinely ranking among the 10 most watched series on public television. Currently, in its 12th season, Secrets of the Dead continues its unique brand of archaeological sleuthing employing advances in investigative techniques, forensic science and historical scholarship to offer new evidence about forgotten mysteries. Secrets of the Dead has received 10 CINE Golden Eagle Awards and six Emmy nominations, among numerous other awards.
