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Egypt: Episode 2: The Curse of Tutankhamun

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Episode 2: The Curse of Tutankhamun

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The Curse of Tutankhamun

BBC One - Egypt, The Curse of Tutankhamun

Second part of Howard Carter's search for Tutankhamun's tomb.

The final part of the story of Tutankhamun's tomb. After Carnarvon's death, Carter angers the local authorities and is shut out of the tomb.

In the final part of the story of Tutankhamun's tomb. Carter and Carnarvon's discovery makes world news - it's the greatest archaeological find ever.At last the burial chamber is officially opened, revealing a golden shrine, its seals still intact, suggesting that Tutankhamun may still be inside. But tragedy strikes and Carnarvon dies from an infected mosquito bite. Then Carter, working without the support of his late partner, falls out with the authorities and is shut out of the tomb.Eventually, he returns to make the last and most incredible discoveries of this unique find. A solid gold coffin, a solid gold death mask and the mummy of a teenage king.

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The Sky at Night: Mars and the Ring of Fire

06/11/2005

Mars and the Ring of Fire

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, Mars and the Ring of Fire

Patrick Moore throws a Mars party in his garden to enjoy exceptional views of the planet.

Mars is almost as close as it can get to Earth and better placed than it will be for many years. Patrick Moore throws a Mars party in his back garden to enjoy the exceptional views of the red planet.

Mars is almost as close as it can get to Earth and better placed than it will be for many years. Patrick Moore throws a Mars party in his back garden to enjoy the exceptional views of the red planet. Chris Lintott reports from Madrid, where he witnessed the dramatic annular eclipse, also called 'the ring of fire'.

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Egypt: The Curse of Tutankhamun

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