367. Ancient Egypt: “Tut-mania” And Tutankhamun’s Tomb (Ep 6)
Empire: World History
Goalhanger
4.5 • 5.4K Ratings
🗓️ 10 June 2026
⏱️ ? minutes
Summary
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Why did the world go crazy for all things Ancient Egypt after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922? How were his treasures used in Cold War Diplomacy? And why did they invent Ancient Egypt-themed contraceptives?
Anita and William are joined once again by Dr Campbell Price, author of Golden Mummies of Egypt, and Curator of Ancient Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum, to discuss Tutmania.
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