The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour

The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour (2026- )

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The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour reveals the extraordinary story of Egypt in the years between the World Wars – a time when archaeology became entangled in the politics of a nation striving for sovereignty.  In 1922, Egyptology burst onto the world stage with Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb sparking global Egyptomania.  But the discovery came amid a period of rapid political change, with Egypt having won partial independence from Britain.  As its leaders sought greater control over foreign excavations, many Western archaeologists resisted, unwilling to relinquish access to a past, and despite the crucial Egyptian contributions that went largely unrecognised, the race for ancient Egypt was on!

The series also addresses other key discoveries made during this era such as Queen Hetepheres' tomb, and Pierre Montet's spectacular yet little-know discovery at Tanis – until World War II brought this golden age of discovery in Egypt to an end.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (60 min)

Last Episode

The Fight for Egypt's Past
Season 1Episode 260 min

The Fight for Egypt's Past

Through the 1930s, Egypt presses for authority over its own antiquities but foreign archaeologists race to acquire more 'star' discoveries as World War II closes in.

Mar 21, 2026

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S01E02The Fight for Egypt's PastMar 21, 2026
S01E01Revolution and the Boy KingMar 14, 2026
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