A series examining significant discoveries from the world of the ancient Egyptians begins with British archaeologist Howard Carter's successful mission to find the tomb of Tutankhamun, aka King Tut, in 1922.
Tutankhamun's tomb yields an astonishing trove of priceless artifacts, including his coffin and burial mask.
A profile of Giovanni Belzoni (1778-1823) explores his significant contributions to the discoveries of Egyptian antiquities in the early 19th century.
Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni discovers the tomb of Seti I and the entrance to the sand-covered temple of Ramesses II in the early 19th century.
Deciphering hieroglyphs turns into a race for early 19th century scholars.
Ancient hieroglyphs are deciphered by French scholar Jean-François Champollion (1790-1832), whose discoveries were an integral part of the founding of Egyptology.