Treasures of Ancient Egypt - Season 1 (2014)

If you think the treasures of Ancient Egypt are just gold, gaudiness and pyramids, think again. In this epic, visually-stunning adventure through Ancient Egypt, journalist and art critic Alastair Sooke follows on from his hit series Treasures of Ancient Rome, tracking down the treasures of the longest-lasting civilisation in history and uncovering the true story of their rise and fall throughout the ages. Stepping aside from the well-worn usual clichés of this era, he discovers how Egypt’s unique melting pot of geography and culture created some of the most remarkable treasures the world has ever seen.