King Tut is one of the most famous pharaohs of Egypt, but a mystery surrounds his death, including being wiped from history for 3,300 years. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss Tutankhamun’s life and death and power politics machinations that compare with the most complex Game of Thrones plot lines.
Further Resources:
- Bob Brier’s Great Courses History of Ancient Egypt
- Bob Brier’s book The Murder of Tutankhamen
- Wikipedia on King Tut
- Skeptical article formerly on National Geographic web site
- Short video on chariot accident reconstruction
Mysterious Headlines:
- Two Mummies in One Coffin Discovered in 5,000-Year Old Cemetery
- Egypt Before the Pharaohs; 7,000 Year Old Village Discovered
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