S1 E2 | King Tut Wasn't Murdered and Other Stories from Ancient Egypt

Join us on this spooky yet enlightening journey as we unravel the mysteries of ancient Egypt in "Exploring King Tut." We kick things off with the thrilling discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb by archaeologist Howard Carter and his benefactor, Lord Carnarvon, in November 1922. Experience the excitement and mystery surrounding the tomb's opening, including Carter's iconic words: "Yes, wonderful things." We'll also explore the humorous and intriguing dynamics between Carter and Carnarvon, and inject a bit of pop culture humor to keep the journey light-hearted. Next, we venture into the reign of Akhenaten, one of Egypt's most controversial pharaohs. We'll discuss his dramatic shift from polytheism to the worship of a single god, Aten, and the upheaval it caused among his people. Discover the chaos following his death, including the enigmatic figures of Smenkhkare and Neferneferuaten, and how Tutankhamun and his successors sought to erase Akhenaten's legacy, restoring Egypt's traditional religious practices. Lastly, we'll tackle the mystery surrounding King Tut's death. Explore Egyptologist Bob Breer's 1998 theory that Tut was murdered by his advisor Ay, who later took the throne. We'll sift through the evidence, including Tut's numerous health issues and the unusual findings in his x-rays, while considering alternative theories about his demise. To wrap it all up, enjoy a hilarious chapter filled with comedic mishaps and bloopers as we discuss the peculiarities of ancient Egyptian mummification and the strange rituals involved. Tune in for an episode packed with history, humor, and plenty of unexpected twists! Brendan Fraser please love us. We are making a Skeleton Army for you.  Support us on Patreon. Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn  Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes  Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)!  This is a KnaveryInk podcast. Topics: Ancient Egypt, King Tutankhamun, Pharaoh, Archaeology, Howard Carter, Lord Carnarvon, Akhenaten, Monotheism, Murder, Mummification, Comedy, Podcast, Valley of the Kings, Tut's Tomb, Religious Shift, Succession, Conspiracy, Health Issues, Inbreeding, Bloopers