Series synopsis
Mummy Mysteries is a British documentary television series that premiered on 5 on April 27, 2020. It ended on May 11, 2020. It stars Salima Ikram, Chris Naunton and Pete Drummond.
An international team of archaeological experts reveal the true stories behind ancient Egypt's most infamous mummies, using modern forensic science, they uncover tales of life and death in one of history's most mysterious civilizations.
Premise
An international team of archaeological experts reveal the true stories behind ancient Egypt's most infamous mummies, using modern forensic science, they uncover tales of life and death in one of history's most mysterious civilizations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Salima Ikram as Self - Professor of Egyptology
- Chris Naunton as Self - Egyptologist
- Pete Drummond as Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
- Ana Duggan as Self
- Hendrik Poinar as Self
- Peter Lacovara as Self
- Mamad Heidari as Ramesses V
- Mitra Djalili as Queen Tiye
- Matthew Marcelis as Pentawer
- Anna Tammela as Kiya
- Marcos James as Akhenaten
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 27, 2020 | May 11, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Screaming Mummy Conspiracy The horrifying remains of the Screaming Mummy have haunted archaeologists for decades, and now, experts uncover new evidence to reveal the treacherous conspiracy that led to this mummy's grisly end. |
April 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Who Killed the Warrior King? The mangled mummy of Pharaoh Seqenenre Taa is a murder mystery that endures to this day. A team of Egyptologists and crime experts embark on a spectacular journey to discover the truth behind his brutal and humiliating death. |
May 4, 2020 |
| 3 |
Who is the Younger Lady? The mutilated mummy of the Younger Lady has mystified Egyptologists for over a hundred years; new evidence finally reveals who she was and why her brutal death is directly linked to the world-famous Tutankhamun. |
May 11, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | May 11, 2020 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |