The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour

In the midst of political upheaval, British archaeologist Howard Carter uncovers the tomb of Tutankhamun - an extraordinary find that transforms Egyptology overnight. The collision of national pride, global attention, and long-standing foreign control leads to a tense standoff between Carter and Egyptian authorities, ending with the government taking charge of the tomb and Carter stepping aside.

Egypt pushes for authority over its heritage; foreign archaeologists race for new finds.