Series synopsis
Egyptian Mummies: Immortality Unwrapped is an American documentary television series that premiered on October 21, 2025.
Mummies have captivated mankind since the dawn of time. The source of many myths and legends, these carefully preserved bodies hold priceless knowledge about ancient Egypt and its pharaohs.The discovery of a 2,500-year-old ointment jars - the oldest ever unearthed - promises to shed new light on mummification practices. These ancestral and mysterious ceremonies, which were supposed to offer immortality to the deceased, still raise questions for scientists and Egyptologists today.
Premise
Mummies have captivated mankind since the dawn of time. The source of many myths and legends, these carefully preserved bodies hold priceless knowledge about ancient Egypt and its pharaohs.The discovery of a 2,500-year-old ointment jars - the oldest ever unearthed - promises to shed new light on mummification practices. These ancestral and mysterious ceremonies, which were supposed to offer immortality to the deceased, still raise questions for scientists and Egyptologists today.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | October 21, 2025 | November 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mysterious Origins A 2500-year-old embalming lab sheds new light on mummification, revealing ancient Egypt's beliefs, rituals and expert use of herbs in the pursuit of immortality. |
October 21, 2025 |
| 2 |
Embalming, Secrets Revealed The oldest embalming lab reveals secrets of ancient Egyptian mummification rituals, offering immortality and showing plant expertise. |
October 28, 2025 |
| 3 |
Scanning - Getting Mummies to Talk Non-invasive imaging of mummies provides paleopathological and cultural insights, revealing ancient Egyptian life, beliefs, and anatomical expertise. |
November 4, 2025 |
Production
Release
| First aired | October 21, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | November 4, 2025 |
| Status | continue |