LEGENDS OF THE PHARAOHS

Learn how the outsized ambitions of an Egyptian pharaoh set in motion one of the largest building projects in the ancient world. Watch as archaeologists and historians investigate the remarkable legacy of the world’s first pyramid.

Look inside the reign of power-hungry King Snefru. See how this young pharaoh did anything he could do to hold onto power, including marrying his sister, conquering new territories, and building not one, but three, giant pyramids in his honour.

Investigate the life of Pharaoh Khufu, the brutal despot who built the Great Pyramid of Giza. Join archaeologists as they hunt for the truth about the creation and construction of this monumental pyramid driven by one king’s tyrannical ambition.

Study a legendary pharaoh who felt the pinch when time began running out on the construction of the pyramid that would house him in the afterlife. Then meet the remarkable worker who appeared in the nick of time to complete his extravagant monument.

Join renowned Egyptologists as they investigate the riddle of the Sphinx. Search for clues that show who succeeded Pharaoh Khufu, the builder of the tallest pyramid in history, in the tumultuous aftermath of the legendary ruler’s death.

Explore the legacy of ancient Egypt’s famed pharaohs, who built some of history’s most iconic monuments. Determine how these amazing structures transformed the country and united its people before cracks formed that reversed the kingdom’s fortune.