Egyptian Genius (Episode 6)

This episode delves into the brainpower behind ancient Egypt's revolutionary breakthroughs in science, art and medicine. Archaeologists from Yale University discover some of the earliest hieroglyphs ever found and are determined to crack this 5200-year-old cosmic message from antiquity. We reveal how the secret science behind classic Egyptian art could hold the key for forensic investigators hoping to solve 21st Century crimes. We also examine new evidence of a mummy's prosthetic toe, suggesting the Egyptians’ knowledge of medicine was centuries ahead of its time.

Episode 1 reveals how the Ancient Egyptians built their monuments and constructed an unrivalled legacy on the road to becoming an Ancient superpower.

We explore the mysteries behind the Ancient Egyptians’ obsession with death and the afterlife. Using cutting edge new science, we reveal the secrets of the extra-terrestrial artefacts buried with a…

This episode explores Crime and Punishment in ancient Egypt. We reveal a civilisation riven by homicidal royalty, rampant tomb raiding and acts of extreme punishment.

Using cutting edge science, experts unravel the mysteries of Ancient Egypt’s Elite. How did Ramesses II battle a biblical drought? Where is the lost tomb of Imhotep? And who was Ancient Egypt’s first…

This episode explores Ancient Egyptian beliefs and superstitions. We discover how environmental scientist; studying Twister Bristlecone Pines in the White mountains of California believe these trees…

This episode delves into the brainpower behind ancient Egypt's revolutionary breakthroughs in science, art and medicine. Archaeologists from Yale University discover some of the earliest hieroglyphs…

Science shines a light on the dark side of ancient Egypt. Forensic archaeologists investigate a 5,000-year-old cold case, to uncover the story of a man murdered in the chaos of Egypt's earliest…

This episode explores the truth and lies behind ancient Egypt’s best known and loved icons, including the Great Sphinx, Tutankhamun or the lost city of Tanis.

This episode uses modern science to uncover the secrets of health and wealth in Ancient Egypt, from the revelation of how Queen Hatshepsut may have accidentally killed herself, to the discovery of…

This episode explores the dramatic final years of the Pharaohs in Egypt. Scientists and historians combine forces to investigate claims that colossal volcanic eruptions around the globe helped topple…