The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour

Name: The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour
Released: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

The extraordinary story of Egypt in the years between the World Wars - a period when archaeology, nationalism and imperial politics collided.

2026 · 47m

EPISODE 1

Revolution and the Boy King

In 1922, Egypt's fight for independence and the global mania surrounding the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb put archaeology, nationalism and imperial politics at odds, in a race to control the ancient past.
EPISODE 2

The Fight for Egypt's Past

As Egypt pushes for greater authority over its ancient heritage, foreign archaeologists rush to uncover the next Tutankhamun. But as the world goes to war, the race for Ancient Egypt is paused.

Season 1