Series synopsis
Egypt's Unexplained Files is an American documentary television series that premiered on Science on April 14, 2019. It ended on June 2, 2019. It stars Alisdair Simpson.
Experts dive deep into the secrets of Ancient Egypt, and use cutting-edge archaeological technology to reveal the hidden truths that could potentially answer questions that have befuddled Egyptologists for generations.
Premise
Experts dive deep into the secrets of Ancient Egypt, and use cutting-edge archaeological technology to reveal the hidden truths that could potentially answer questions that have befuddled Egyptologists for generations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alisdair Simpson as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 14, 2019 | June 2, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 0 | September 13, 2023 | October 12, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mystery of the Cannibal Crypt Mysterious tomb carvings provide dark evidence that ancient Egyptians practiced cannibalism, but we don't know why. New discoveries might finally answer this ancient mystery, and experts use modern-day tech to reveal more of Egypt's darkest secrets. |
April 14, 2019 |
| 2 |
Curse of the Crocodile Queen The Crocodile Queen was Egypt's first female pharaoh, but we don't who she was and why she took this sinister alter-ego. New discoveries might answer this ancient mystery, and experts use modern-day tech to reveal more of Egypt's darkest secrets. |
April 14, 2019 |
| 3 |
Secrets of the Scorpion King New evidence suggests that the mythological Scorpion King might have actually existed. New discoveries might answer this ancient mystery, and experts use modern-day tech to reveal more of Egypt's darkest secrets. |
April 14, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Building a Super Power The truth behind the Ancient Egyptian superpower known today. It tells the story of the Great Pyramid at Giza, and how one discovery is rewriting what is now known about how the pyramids were built. |
September 13, 2023 |
| 2 |
Death and the Afterlife An exploration of the ancient Egyptian obsession with death and the afterlife, including the secrets behind Egyptians' worship of the pyramid shape. |
September 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
Crime & Punishment An exploration of crime and punishment in ancient Egypt. The topic features homicidal royalty, rampant tomb raiding and acts of extreme punishment. |
September 27, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Science |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 14, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 2, 2019 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |