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Legends of the Pharaohs

Season 1
Discover the stories behind Egypt's iconic pyramids and Sphinx as we examine the powerful pharaohs behind them.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Egypt's First Pyramid
    February 22, 2021
    44min
    TV-PG
    Discover why Egypt built its first pyramid and how the project set off a chain of events that transformed the country.
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  2. S1 E2 - Curse of the Pyramids
    March 1, 2021
    44min
    TV-PG
    Witness the evolution of pyramid building--and Egypt itself--as we examine Pharaoh Snefru and his three massive monuments.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Tyrant King
    March 8, 2021
    44min
    TV-PG
    Discover the story of the pharaoh, the rituals, and the workforce behind the ancient wonder, the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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  4. S1 E4 - Mystery of the Great Pyramid
    March 15, 2021
    44min
    TV-PG
    See how newly discovered ancient documents is changing our understanding of how the Great Pyramid was built.
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  5. S1 E5 - Secrets of the Sphinx
    March 22, 2021
    44min
    TV-PG
    Witness the power struggles after the death of Pharaoh Khufu and see the role it played in the building of the Sphinx.
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  6. S1 E6 - Downfall of a Dynasty
    March 29, 2021
    44min
    TV-PG
    After centuries of legendary pharaohs and massive pyramids, the Old Kingdom came to a crushing end. Find out why.
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