04 Mar 2019
The Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great
In this gripping investigation, archaeologist Pepi Papakosta is on a hunt for Alexander the Great's lost tomb, and she makes an extraordinary discovery.
King Tut In Color
The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb is revealed for the first time in color, thanks to colorization of black-and-white newsreel and photographs.
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Kerry Shale Narrator (voice)
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