Pyramids

S9 E57: In Hollywood, they are the home to killer mummies and booby traps. In this exciting program, journey with The History Channel on a quest to separate fact from fantasy on an exciting tour of the Egyptian Pyramids. Built during a span of well over 1,000 years, these pyramids, designed as tombs for the Egyptian pharoahs, stand as cultural and engineering marvels of staggering proportions. And yet, many facts about these monuments - including the exact methods used to construct them - remain tantalizingly obscure. Join Modern Marvels for an exploration of these elusive facts, and discover the captivating history behind one of the most mystifying accomplishments of the ancient world.