"It will be the discovery of a lifetime!" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for an intriguing doc adventure exploring the "unknown" - this first film is called Unknown: The Lost Pyramid. In the sands of Saqqara, two of the world's most famous Egyptologists, Dr. Zahi Hawass and his protege and rival, Dr. Mostafa Waziri race with their teams against the clock to see who will make the biggest discovery. This is part of an event from Netflix: Unknown is a four-part docuseries event that tells breathtaking stories of adventure and exploration in awe-inspiring uncharted territories. Premiering weekly, each film pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions, and unlocks the secrets of our world through the stories of remarkable people & places never before captured on camera. Get ready to embark on a thrilling expedition that will broaden your horizons & awaken the adventurer within. I don't know much about these pyramids.
- 6/20/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Netflix has set a July 3rd global premiere for Unknown, a new four-part docuseries on which it’s partnered with Liz Garbus and Dan Cogan’s esteemed production company Story Syndicate that will have new films debuting weekly.
Unknown is said to tell breathtaking stories of adventure and exploration in awe-inspiring uncharted territories. Each film in the series pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions, and unlocks the secrets of our world through the stories of remarkable people and places never before captured on camera.
The show’s first episode, “Unknown: The Lost Pyramid,” takes viewers to the desert sands of Saqqara, the latest hotspot of Egyptian archaeology, where two of the world’s most famous Egyptologists seek to unearth ancient treasures. The legendary Dr. Zahi Hawass hunts for the long-lost pyramid of a forgotten Egyptian king while his protege and rival, Dr. Mostafa Waziri, searches for...
Unknown is said to tell breathtaking stories of adventure and exploration in awe-inspiring uncharted territories. Each film in the series pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions, and unlocks the secrets of our world through the stories of remarkable people and places never before captured on camera.
The show’s first episode, “Unknown: The Lost Pyramid,” takes viewers to the desert sands of Saqqara, the latest hotspot of Egyptian archaeology, where two of the world’s most famous Egyptologists seek to unearth ancient treasures. The legendary Dr. Zahi Hawass hunts for the long-lost pyramid of a forgotten Egyptian king while his protege and rival, Dr. Mostafa Waziri, searches for...
- 5/18/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Queen Cleopatra,” Netflix’s four-part documentary on perhaps the most famous Queen of Egypt, has been very poorly reviewed.
On Rotten Tomatoes it currently has a tomatometer score of 10%, meaning official reviews have been terrible. But it also has a 2% audience score, meaning that the overwhelming majority of non-professional users who bothered reviewing the show themselves hated it too.
But no doubt you’ve seen by now how the show’s star and creators have had to push back against much of the reaction to the show, and the star herself has been harassed. So what’s going on?
It’s complex, but in short, while yes, there are sincere critiques of the show’s historical inaccuracies and the production itself, there is also a separate backlash that is unmistakably racist. Let’s dive in.
Racism
“Queen Cleopatra” focuses on many of the things people know about her. Her rise to power in Egypt,...
On Rotten Tomatoes it currently has a tomatometer score of 10%, meaning official reviews have been terrible. But it also has a 2% audience score, meaning that the overwhelming majority of non-professional users who bothered reviewing the show themselves hated it too.
But no doubt you’ve seen by now how the show’s star and creators have had to push back against much of the reaction to the show, and the star herself has been harassed. So what’s going on?
It’s complex, but in short, while yes, there are sincere critiques of the show’s historical inaccuracies and the production itself, there is also a separate backlash that is unmistakably racist. Let’s dive in.
Racism
“Queen Cleopatra” focuses on many of the things people know about her. Her rise to power in Egypt,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Mason Bissada
- The Wrap
The proverb of “all press is good press” feels almost as old as the Nile. Yet it’s being put to the test this week via the release of Netflix’s African Queens: Cleopatra. The documentary is the second of three from the streaming service and executive producer Jada Pinkett Smith, both of whom have committed to spotlighting women rulers in African history by way of historical reenactments (or “docudrama”) which is then juxtaposed against interviews with talking heads and experts.
Yet the veracity of the documentary aspect of the film is being aggressively challenged after Netflix’s Cleopatra cast Black British actress Adele James as Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last pharaoh of Egypt and the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The trailer even rather proactively includes a line from one of its interviewees, Professor Shelley P. Haley of Hamilton College, who said her grandmother once told her, “I don...
Yet the veracity of the documentary aspect of the film is being aggressively challenged after Netflix’s Cleopatra cast Black British actress Adele James as Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last pharaoh of Egypt and the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The trailer even rather proactively includes a line from one of its interviewees, Professor Shelley P. Haley of Hamilton College, who said her grandmother once told her, “I don...
- 5/11/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
“African Queens: Queen Cleopatra” is coming under fire for casting a Black biracial actress as the titular Greek-Egyptian ruler.
The docuseries, which premieres May 10, has been slammed for allegedly “blackwashing” the heritage of Queen Cleopatra VII. Egyptian scholars claim that Cleopatra, who was born in Egyptian city Alexandria in 69 Bce, was born of European descent and not Black. Scholars have confirmed that Cleopatra was Macedonian-Greek on her father Ptolemy Xii’s side but her mother’s ethnic origin is unknown. Actress Adele James portrays Cleopatra in the series.
Egyptian lawyer Mahmoud al-Semary filed a complaint with the nation’s public prosecutor to request that Netflix be blocked in Egypt due to the promotion of “Afrocentric thinking” including “slogans and writings aimed at distorting and erasing the Egyptian identity.”
Al-Semary alleged that “Queen Cleopatra” violates Egyptian media laws. Egyptologist Zahi Hawass was also quoted by the al-Masry al-Youm newspaper saying that...
The docuseries, which premieres May 10, has been slammed for allegedly “blackwashing” the heritage of Queen Cleopatra VII. Egyptian scholars claim that Cleopatra, who was born in Egyptian city Alexandria in 69 Bce, was born of European descent and not Black. Scholars have confirmed that Cleopatra was Macedonian-Greek on her father Ptolemy Xii’s side but her mother’s ethnic origin is unknown. Actress Adele James portrays Cleopatra in the series.
Egyptian lawyer Mahmoud al-Semary filed a complaint with the nation’s public prosecutor to request that Netflix be blocked in Egypt due to the promotion of “Afrocentric thinking” including “slogans and writings aimed at distorting and erasing the Egyptian identity.”
Al-Semary alleged that “Queen Cleopatra” violates Egyptian media laws. Egyptologist Zahi Hawass was also quoted by the al-Masry al-Youm newspaper saying that...
- 4/20/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Netflix’s upcoming docu-drama “Queen Cleopatra”, in which Adele James, who is of mixed heritage, plays the first-century Egyptian ruler as a queen with African roots, is sparking an uproar in Egypt, reports ‘Variety’.
Egyptian academics are claiming that Cleopatra, who was born in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 69 Bce and belonged to a Greek-speaking dynasty, was of European descent and not Black.
An Egyptian lawyer has reportedly filed a complaint demanding that legal measures are taken to block Netflix outright in Egypt, to prevent the show from airing, ‘Variety’ adds. The lawyer claims that the docudrama, which drops on May 10, violates the country’s media laws.
On the choice of casting Adele James as Cleopatra, Netflix’s promotional website Tudum in February quoted Jada Pinkett Smith, the show’s executive producer, as saying that since the queen’s heritage has been the subject of an academic debate, it...
Egyptian academics are claiming that Cleopatra, who was born in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 69 Bce and belonged to a Greek-speaking dynasty, was of European descent and not Black.
An Egyptian lawyer has reportedly filed a complaint demanding that legal measures are taken to block Netflix outright in Egypt, to prevent the show from airing, ‘Variety’ adds. The lawyer claims that the docudrama, which drops on May 10, violates the country’s media laws.
On the choice of casting Adele James as Cleopatra, Netflix’s promotional website Tudum in February quoted Jada Pinkett Smith, the show’s executive producer, as saying that since the queen’s heritage has been the subject of an academic debate, it...
- 4/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Netflix’s upcoming docudrama “Queen Cleopatra” in which Britain’s Adele James, who is of mixed heritage, plays the first-century Egyptian ruler as a queen with African roots is sparking an uproar in Egypt.
Egyptian academics are claiming that Cleopatra, who was born in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 69 BC and belonged to a Greek-speaking dynasty, was of European descent and not Black. An Egyptian lawyer has reportedly filed a complaint demanding that legal measures are taken to block Netflix outright in Egypt, to prevent the show from airing. They claim the docudrama, which drops May 10, violates the country’s media laws.
Netflix did not immediately comment.
Regarding the choice of casting Adele James as Cleopatra, Netflix’s promotional website Tudum in February quoted Jada Pinkett Smith, who is the show’s executive producer, as saying that since the queen’s heritage has been debated, it was “a nod...
Egyptian academics are claiming that Cleopatra, who was born in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 69 BC and belonged to a Greek-speaking dynasty, was of European descent and not Black. An Egyptian lawyer has reportedly filed a complaint demanding that legal measures are taken to block Netflix outright in Egypt, to prevent the show from airing. They claim the docudrama, which drops May 10, violates the country’s media laws.
Netflix did not immediately comment.
Regarding the choice of casting Adele James as Cleopatra, Netflix’s promotional website Tudum in February quoted Jada Pinkett Smith, who is the show’s executive producer, as saying that since the queen’s heritage has been debated, it was “a nod...
- 4/20/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has found itself at the centre of a debate over the casting of Cleopatra in a new documentary series.
Arriving on the streaming service in May, the four-part documentary Queen Cleopatra (a part of the African Queens series) will investigate the life of the Egyptian ruler.
The series is being narrated by actor Jada Pinkett Smith, who said that she wanted to use the show to “represent Black women”.
“We don’t often get to see or hear stories about Black queens… the sad part is that we don’t have ready access to these historical women who were so powerful and were the backbones of African nations,” she told Netflix’sTudum in February.
In Queen Cleopatra, the ruler is portrayed by Casualty star Adele James, who is biracial. Her casting has sparked debate in Egypt, due to the contested nature of the real-life Cleopatra’s racial identity.
Cleopatra...
Arriving on the streaming service in May, the four-part documentary Queen Cleopatra (a part of the African Queens series) will investigate the life of the Egyptian ruler.
The series is being narrated by actor Jada Pinkett Smith, who said that she wanted to use the show to “represent Black women”.
“We don’t often get to see or hear stories about Black queens… the sad part is that we don’t have ready access to these historical women who were so powerful and were the backbones of African nations,” she told Netflix’sTudum in February.
In Queen Cleopatra, the ruler is portrayed by Casualty star Adele James, who is biracial. Her casting has sparked debate in Egypt, due to the contested nature of the real-life Cleopatra’s racial identity.
Cleopatra...
- 4/20/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
We meet them even before Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds can exchange their first quip, and well ahead of Gal Gadot’s big entrance: Cleopatra’s eggs, beautiful and bejeweled golden idols that apparently have driven fortune seekers mad for millennia. In Red Notice’s opening prologue, we are informed that these three diamond-encrusted prizes were gifted by Marc Antony to Cleopatra ahead of their wedding at the end of the Ptolemaic Dynasty’s rule over ancient Egypt.
Lost to the sands of time after Cleopatra and Antony’s deaths, and the fall of Egypt to Rome, these eggs were allegedly thought to be myth until the first was discovered in the 20th century… and then the last in the 21st by no less than Deadpool in a safari outfit. It’s an amusing MacGuffin for the film, which has caused many to ask if these lost treasures are real.
Lost to the sands of time after Cleopatra and Antony’s deaths, and the fall of Egypt to Rome, these eggs were allegedly thought to be myth until the first was discovered in the 20th century… and then the last in the 21st by no less than Deadpool in a safari outfit. It’s an amusing MacGuffin for the film, which has caused many to ask if these lost treasures are real.
- 11/15/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
“Like alien egg sacs”
Free diver and filmmaker Patrick Dykstra goes in search of “some of the world’s most enigmatic creatures” in the Discovery+ documentary series “Chasing Ocean Giants.” Watch an exclusive preview from the series above.
The eight-episode series follows Dykstra as he documents the behavior of whales around the world, “from Arctic Bowheads going head-to-head with killer whales in Russia, to night singing humpbacks in Colombia.”
In the clip from the premiere episode, Dykstra travels to the Caribbean island of Dominica to examine the behavior of sperm whales and encounters a pod of whales taking an eerily vertical “power nap.” According to Dykstra, the reason sperm whales look like “alien egg sacs” while they sleep remains unknown.
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Zahi Hawass Dug Up a Lost, 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian City – and Discovery+ Got the TV Rights (Exclusive)
All eight episodes of “Chasing Ocean Giants” are set to debut on the streaming service on Thursday,...
Free diver and filmmaker Patrick Dykstra goes in search of “some of the world’s most enigmatic creatures” in the Discovery+ documentary series “Chasing Ocean Giants.” Watch an exclusive preview from the series above.
The eight-episode series follows Dykstra as he documents the behavior of whales around the world, “from Arctic Bowheads going head-to-head with killer whales in Russia, to night singing humpbacks in Colombia.”
In the clip from the premiere episode, Dykstra travels to the Caribbean island of Dominica to examine the behavior of sperm whales and encounters a pod of whales taking an eerily vertical “power nap.” According to Dykstra, the reason sperm whales look like “alien egg sacs” while they sleep remains unknown.
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Zahi Hawass Dug Up a Lost, 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian City – and Discovery+ Got the TV Rights (Exclusive)
All eight episodes of “Chasing Ocean Giants” are set to debut on the streaming service on Thursday,...
- 4/23/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Archeologist Zahi Hawass has done it again, and regular collaborator Discovery+ is (again) sharing the spoils. Hawass recently discovered an ancient Egyptian city in Luxor — The Rise of Aten — that was lost under the sands 3,000 years ago. The Discovery streaming service has obtained exclusive filming access and presentation rights to the dig, TheWrap has learned.
Discovery’s cameras were already rolling during the excavation, which started last year, a person with knowledge of the mission and upcoming special told us. More filming will take place in the fall.
The lost city dates to the reign of Amenhotep III and continued to be used by Tutankhamun and Ay, according to the Discovery+ description. Artifacts, treasures and in-depth analysis of this new city will be featured in the upcoming special to be produced by At Land Productions’ Executive Producer Caterina Turroni, and executive produced for discovery+ by Neil Laird.
“Every time we come to Egypt with Dr.
Discovery’s cameras were already rolling during the excavation, which started last year, a person with knowledge of the mission and upcoming special told us. More filming will take place in the fall.
The lost city dates to the reign of Amenhotep III and continued to be used by Tutankhamun and Ay, according to the Discovery+ description. Artifacts, treasures and in-depth analysis of this new city will be featured in the upcoming special to be produced by At Land Productions’ Executive Producer Caterina Turroni, and executive produced for discovery+ by Neil Laird.
“Every time we come to Egypt with Dr.
- 4/9/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Showtime released a trailer for “Ziwe,” a new variety series premiering May 9.
Starring the titular comedian, the show will feature interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, sketches, and unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people. In the trailer, Ziwe gives a taste of this by smashing ukuleles with Phoebe Bridgers and asking Fran Lebowitz, “What bothers you more, slow walkers or racism?”
“Ziwe” is produced by A24 and executive produced by Ziwe, Jamund Washington and Hunter Speese.
Also in today’s TV news roundup, Discovery Plus announced the release of a special featuring exclusive filming and broadcast access to the finding of an ancient Egyptian city in Luxor. The special will follow the Egyptian mission under Dr. Zahi Hawass that resulted in the discovery of a city — The Rise of Aten — lost under the sands 3,000 years ago. The city dates to the reign of Amenhotep III and continued to be used by Tutankhamun and Ay.
Starring the titular comedian, the show will feature interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, sketches, and unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people. In the trailer, Ziwe gives a taste of this by smashing ukuleles with Phoebe Bridgers and asking Fran Lebowitz, “What bothers you more, slow walkers or racism?”
“Ziwe” is produced by A24 and executive produced by Ziwe, Jamund Washington and Hunter Speese.
Also in today’s TV news roundup, Discovery Plus announced the release of a special featuring exclusive filming and broadcast access to the finding of an ancient Egyptian city in Luxor. The special will follow the Egyptian mission under Dr. Zahi Hawass that resulted in the discovery of a city — The Rise of Aten — lost under the sands 3,000 years ago. The city dates to the reign of Amenhotep III and continued to be used by Tutankhamun and Ay.
- 4/9/2021
- by Haley Bosselman and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Discovery is going for a pretty epic discovery with a two-hour special “Valley of the Kings: The Lost Tombs,” TheWrap has learned.
“The Lost Tombs,” which will stream on Discovery+ in addition to airing on the Discovery Channel, chronicles the largest excavation in Egypt in 100 years. Dr. Zahi Hawass is back and tearing up the infamous Valley of the Kings looking for Queen Nefertiti’s treasure, among other priceless artifacts.
Readers may remember Hawass from April 2019’s “Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live,” also on Discovery, when his team uncovered a 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest on live television. That special also revealed two other mummies and various ancient antiquities, including a mysterious wax head.
The Valley of the Kings, a popular tourist destination, was a great burial ground for Egypt’s most powerful Pharaohs, including King Tut, who were all buried there in beautiful, treasure-filled tombs. More than 60 tombs, including Tut’s,...
“The Lost Tombs,” which will stream on Discovery+ in addition to airing on the Discovery Channel, chronicles the largest excavation in Egypt in 100 years. Dr. Zahi Hawass is back and tearing up the infamous Valley of the Kings looking for Queen Nefertiti’s treasure, among other priceless artifacts.
Readers may remember Hawass from April 2019’s “Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live,” also on Discovery, when his team uncovered a 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest on live television. That special also revealed two other mummies and various ancient antiquities, including a mysterious wax head.
The Valley of the Kings, a popular tourist destination, was a great burial ground for Egypt’s most powerful Pharaohs, including King Tut, who were all buried there in beautiful, treasure-filled tombs. More than 60 tombs, including Tut’s,...
- 2/1/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Tony Sokol Apr 17, 2019
Adventurer and explorer Josh Gates popped the cork on the mummies' tomb on Expedition Unknown. Now he's off to find Nazi loot.
Discovery Channel made live broadcast history on Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live. Former Supreme Council of Antiquities Minister and world-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and explorer Josh Gates popped the cork on a 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest.
The mummy was well-preserved, wrapped in linen and decorated with a golden figure depicting Isis, an ancient Egyptian goddess. The team also opened two other sarcophagi. One contained a female mummy decorated with blue beads. The other held a father in a family tomb. The team also found an ancient Egyptian board game, the remains of a family dog, four intact canopic jars used to store organs, and a rare wax head of a a “Great of the Five Priests of Thoth." This wax head was highly detailed.
Adventurer and explorer Josh Gates popped the cork on the mummies' tomb on Expedition Unknown. Now he's off to find Nazi loot.
Discovery Channel made live broadcast history on Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live. Former Supreme Council of Antiquities Minister and world-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and explorer Josh Gates popped the cork on a 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest.
The mummy was well-preserved, wrapped in linen and decorated with a golden figure depicting Isis, an ancient Egyptian goddess. The team also opened two other sarcophagi. One contained a female mummy decorated with blue beads. The other held a father in a family tomb. The team also found an ancient Egyptian board game, the remains of a family dog, four intact canopic jars used to store organs, and a rare wax head of a a “Great of the Five Priests of Thoth." This wax head was highly detailed.
- 4/15/2019
- Den of Geek
Sunday night’s episode of Discovery’s “Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live” a team of Egyptian archaeologists and explorers did something that has never been done by opening a 2,500-year-old Egyptian mummy’s sarcophagus on live television.
A total of three mummies were uncovered during the two-hour event, including two high-priests and a female mummy whose sarcophagus identified her as a singer in the temple of the Egyptian God Thoth.
Several other antiques were also uncovered, including a wax head cast from the visage of one of the high priests, an ancient Egyptian board game, the remains of a family dog, and jars used to store a mummy’s organs.
Also Read: Discovery to Open Egyptian Sarcophagus in 2-Hour Live TV Event
The broadcast aired simultaneously on Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and Science Channel, where viewers watched the archeological excavation in real time. Josh Gates and Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass explored the remote burial site,...
A total of three mummies were uncovered during the two-hour event, including two high-priests and a female mummy whose sarcophagus identified her as a singer in the temple of the Egyptian God Thoth.
Several other antiques were also uncovered, including a wax head cast from the visage of one of the high priests, an ancient Egyptian board game, the remains of a family dog, and jars used to store a mummy’s organs.
Also Read: Discovery to Open Egyptian Sarcophagus in 2-Hour Live TV Event
The broadcast aired simultaneously on Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and Science Channel, where viewers watched the archeological excavation in real time. Josh Gates and Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass explored the remote burial site,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Tony Sokol Apr 8, 2019
Discovery channel lifts the lid off an Egyptian Sarcophagus to find three mummies, but did they lift the curse?
History is being made on live TV, but ancient forces may still have their way. Indian Jones and his contemporaries worried about what might happen if you disturbed a mummy's final resting place. A team of Egyptian archaeologists and explorers uncovered the 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest on live television on Discovery's Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live. The 2-hour live multi-platform event also revealed two other mummies along with a treasure trove of antiquities, including a "mysterious wax head."
The findings were unearthed live on Sunday, April 7, giving viewers a rare opportunity to join an actual archeological excavation in real time – exploring a labyrinth of underground tombs and witnessing the inner chambers of the remote burial site known as Al-Ghorifa in Middle Egypt, located approximately 165 miles south of Cairo.
Discovery channel lifts the lid off an Egyptian Sarcophagus to find three mummies, but did they lift the curse?
History is being made on live TV, but ancient forces may still have their way. Indian Jones and his contemporaries worried about what might happen if you disturbed a mummy's final resting place. A team of Egyptian archaeologists and explorers uncovered the 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest on live television on Discovery's Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live. The 2-hour live multi-platform event also revealed two other mummies along with a treasure trove of antiquities, including a "mysterious wax head."
The findings were unearthed live on Sunday, April 7, giving viewers a rare opportunity to join an actual archeological excavation in real time – exploring a labyrinth of underground tombs and witnessing the inner chambers of the remote burial site known as Al-Ghorifa in Middle Egypt, located approximately 165 miles south of Cairo.
- 4/8/2019
- Den of Geek
Audiences from around the world witnessed history on the Discovery show Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live, as a team of Egyptian archaeologists and explores uncovered a 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest.
The two-hour live event also uncovered antiquities, including a mysterious wax head and two other mummies.
“This is Discovery at its best – transporting fans into new worlds through awe-inspiring stories and immersive experiences. It doesn’t get much more immersive than this,” said Nancy Daniels, chief brand officer, Discovery & Factual.
The real-life adventure, which was also simulcast on Travel Channel and Science Channel, gave viewers an opportunity to join an actual archeological excavation in real time. The show explored a labyrinth of underground tombs and witnessed the inner chambers of the remote burial site known as Al-Ghorifa in Middle Egypt, located approximately 165 miles south of Cairo.
Adventurer and avid explorer Josh Gates and Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass explored the...
The two-hour live event also uncovered antiquities, including a mysterious wax head and two other mummies.
“This is Discovery at its best – transporting fans into new worlds through awe-inspiring stories and immersive experiences. It doesn’t get much more immersive than this,” said Nancy Daniels, chief brand officer, Discovery & Factual.
The real-life adventure, which was also simulcast on Travel Channel and Science Channel, gave viewers an opportunity to join an actual archeological excavation in real time. The show explored a labyrinth of underground tombs and witnessed the inner chambers of the remote burial site known as Al-Ghorifa in Middle Egypt, located approximately 165 miles south of Cairo.
Adventurer and avid explorer Josh Gates and Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass explored the...
- 4/8/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Jacobs is joining Josh Gates’ team for Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live,” TheWrap has learned exclusively. Bring a flashlight, Chris.
Also added to the squad, we’re told, is Egyptologist Ramy Romany, who has dedicated his entire career to uncovering rare artifacts using the latest technology. The team also consists of Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, and Mostafa Waziri, the secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt.
Jacobs has a long history with Discovery live events, serving as the digital host during Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk over the Grand Canyon in “Skywire Live” and Chicago’s “Skyscraper Live.” Jacobs has also hosted “Discovery Live: Into the Blue Hole,” “Chopper Live,” “Gold Rush Live” and the live broadcast of the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction for Velocity (now MotorTrend). In addition, he is the regular host of TLC’s “Long Lost Family” and serves as host of the...
Also added to the squad, we’re told, is Egyptologist Ramy Romany, who has dedicated his entire career to uncovering rare artifacts using the latest technology. The team also consists of Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, and Mostafa Waziri, the secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt.
Jacobs has a long history with Discovery live events, serving as the digital host during Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk over the Grand Canyon in “Skywire Live” and Chicago’s “Skyscraper Live.” Jacobs has also hosted “Discovery Live: Into the Blue Hole,” “Chopper Live,” “Gold Rush Live” and the live broadcast of the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction for Velocity (now MotorTrend). In addition, he is the regular host of TLC’s “Long Lost Family” and serves as host of the...
- 3/22/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
The third week of the Television Critics Assn. press tour continued Tuesday with presentations from Discovery, Inc. that featured talent across Hgtv, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Food Network and Discovery Channel, while Acorn TV and Starz also brought some new spring series, including the former’s “Manhunt” and “Queens of Mystery” and the latter’s “Now Apocalypse,” “The Rook,” “The Spanish Princess” and the second seasons of “Vida” and “American Gods.”
Here, Variety breaks down five things learned at TCA Day 15.
African and Egyptian Adventures
Although Discovery Channel pulled “Border Live” from the network weeks back, the network is not shying away from live event television overall, announcing a two-hour live broadcast from Egypt, during which a sarcophagus will be opened in search of ancient artifacts. Entitled “Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live,” the special will be hosted by Josh Gates, feature world-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and secretary general of the...
Here, Variety breaks down five things learned at TCA Day 15.
African and Egyptian Adventures
Although Discovery Channel pulled “Border Live” from the network weeks back, the network is not shying away from live event television overall, announcing a two-hour live broadcast from Egypt, during which a sarcophagus will be opened in search of ancient artifacts. Entitled “Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live,” the special will be hosted by Josh Gates, feature world-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and secretary general of the...
- 2/13/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Discovery has announced plans to open an Egyptian sarcophagus for the first time on live TV this spring for an upcoming special titled “Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live.”
The two-hour live event is set to air Sunday, April 7. Per Discovery, the special “will take viewers to the inner chambers of an excavation site, where archeologists recently uncovered a network of vertical shafts leading to an underground network of tunnels and tombs with 40 mummies believed to be part of the noble elite.”
Archeologists will open a 3,000-year-old limestone sarcophagus found inside underground complex. The identity of the person inside remains unknown.
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Adventurer and avid explorer Josh Gates will host the program alongside Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and Mostafa Waziri, the secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt.
“This is Discovery at its best, as we seek to uncover...
The two-hour live event is set to air Sunday, April 7. Per Discovery, the special “will take viewers to the inner chambers of an excavation site, where archeologists recently uncovered a network of vertical shafts leading to an underground network of tunnels and tombs with 40 mummies believed to be part of the noble elite.”
Archeologists will open a 3,000-year-old limestone sarcophagus found inside underground complex. The identity of the person inside remains unknown.
Also Read: Discovery to Bring Back 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' on Hgtv
Adventurer and avid explorer Josh Gates will host the program alongside Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and Mostafa Waziri, the secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt.
“This is Discovery at its best, as we seek to uncover...
- 2/12/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Exclusive: As the King Tut exhibit prepares to leave Los Angeles en route to Europe, Discovery is doing a little digging of its own in Egypt. The cable net is going live in the spring with a two-hour multiplatform special hosted by adventurer and explorer Josh Gates that will search for ancient artifacts and open an Egyptian sarcophagus for the first time.
Set to air at 9 p.m. April 7, Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live (working title) will give viewers a rare opportunity to see the inner chambers of an excavation site, where archeologists recently uncovered a network of vertical shafts leading to an underground network of tunnels and tombs with 40 mummies believed to be part of the noble elite.
The massive underground complex of chambers is a treasure trove of antiquities – all laying undisturbed for thousands of years. But there are several chambers yet to be explored and many more discoveries to be revealed,...
Set to air at 9 p.m. April 7, Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live (working title) will give viewers a rare opportunity to see the inner chambers of an excavation site, where archeologists recently uncovered a network of vertical shafts leading to an underground network of tunnels and tombs with 40 mummies believed to be part of the noble elite.
The massive underground complex of chambers is a treasure trove of antiquities – all laying undisturbed for thousands of years. But there are several chambers yet to be explored and many more discoveries to be revealed,...
- 2/12/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, Storied Media Group has acquired the production and sponsorship rights to a large archeological excavation in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, to begin in September, led by renowned Egyptologist and archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass. The project is being pitched to multiple networks as a docuseries and possible live-event special. Storied Media Group was selected by Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities to document the event.
The focus of the excavations will be an area near the tomb of the Golden King Tutankhamun — known as Kv 62 — and an area near the tomb of King Merenptah, according to Hawass. This is the first time that there has been excavation within yards of King Tut’s tomb based on promising scans of the area. King Tutankhamun was a minor king, a mere teenager with a relatively short reign. And yet...
The focus of the excavations will be an area near the tomb of the Golden King Tutankhamun — known as Kv 62 — and an area near the tomb of King Merenptah, according to Hawass. This is the first time that there has been excavation within yards of King Tut’s tomb based on promising scans of the area. King Tutankhamun was a minor king, a mere teenager with a relatively short reign. And yet...
- 7/23/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Discovery has given the green light to Valley of the Kings, a docuseries which goes inside the first major excavation in Egypt in a generation.
Valley Of The Kings takes place at Egypt’s famed burial ground of the pharoahs in a search for the lost tomb of an ancient royal. Led by renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, the crew of more than 100 Egyptian workers are digging in the largely untouched western portion of the valley, where leading archaeologists believe several royal tombs lie hidden. Using cutting edge technology, Discovery says the series takes audiences inside the search for answers in a land full of mystery—the search for the secrets buried in the sand.
The series will premiere later this year on Discovery Channel and Science Channel.
“This is what Discovery strives to do every day: bring our audiences to unknown places, resolve longstanding mysteries, while unearthing something new,...
Valley Of The Kings takes place at Egypt’s famed burial ground of the pharoahs in a search for the lost tomb of an ancient royal. Led by renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, the crew of more than 100 Egyptian workers are digging in the largely untouched western portion of the valley, where leading archaeologists believe several royal tombs lie hidden. Using cutting edge technology, Discovery says the series takes audiences inside the search for answers in a land full of mystery—the search for the secrets buried in the sand.
The series will premiere later this year on Discovery Channel and Science Channel.
“This is what Discovery strives to do every day: bring our audiences to unknown places, resolve longstanding mysteries, while unearthing something new,...
- 4/6/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey
In Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey, the one-time Avenger explores the iconic sites of pre-financial crisis era Greece. As ever, Lumley is a great host. She gushes over even the most mundane dishes and attractions while the more monumental sites bring her to tears — literally. Lumley is surprisingly youthful for her age but despite her exterior, she’s a throwback to a bygone era when well-to-do aristocrats explored the world on behalf of King and country. You could easily imagine her hauling the Elgin marbles off to the British Museum or indeed holding the lantern while Howard Carter shoveled his way into King Tut’s tomb. She adds a certain gravitas to travel shows that you just don’t get with the usual nasally voiced twenty-somethings with their contrived estuary accents.
Over the course of this 4 episode, 180 minute series, Lumley visits sites including Delphi, the Parthenon,...
In Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey, the one-time Avenger explores the iconic sites of pre-financial crisis era Greece. As ever, Lumley is a great host. She gushes over even the most mundane dishes and attractions while the more monumental sites bring her to tears — literally. Lumley is surprisingly youthful for her age but despite her exterior, she’s a throwback to a bygone era when well-to-do aristocrats explored the world on behalf of King and country. You could easily imagine her hauling the Elgin marbles off to the British Museum or indeed holding the lantern while Howard Carter shoveled his way into King Tut’s tomb. She adds a certain gravitas to travel shows that you just don’t get with the usual nasally voiced twenty-somethings with their contrived estuary accents.
Over the course of this 4 episode, 180 minute series, Lumley visits sites including Delphi, the Parthenon,...
- 1/14/2014
- by Edited by K Kinsella
Washington, November 28: Beyonce's rep has dismissed reports that the singer was turned away from a tour of the pyramids.
The 32-year-old singer's rep said that it never happened and that Zahi Hawass was making up stories and it was all a lie, Contactmusic reported.
The famed archaeologist and tour guide had earlier claimed that the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker's time for a tour of the pyramids was cut short after she arrived late and failed to apologise to him. (Ani)...
The 32-year-old singer's rep said that it never happened and that Zahi Hawass was making up stories and it was all a lie, Contactmusic reported.
The famed archaeologist and tour guide had earlier claimed that the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker's time for a tour of the pyramids was cut short after she arrived late and failed to apologise to him. (Ani)...
- 11/28/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Was Beyoncé banned from the Egyptian pyramids?! In a recent interview with the Independent, Zahi Hawass, a controversial archaeologist and the former Egyptian Minister of State for Antiquities, recalled a dramatic encounter he had with the 32-year-old pop star back in 2009 that apparently resulted in Jay Z's other half being kicked out of the famed tourist site. "Most people I take on tours are very nice and we become friends. But this lady..." Hawass recently said of Bey. "She said she would come at 3 p.m. but she came late. I said, 'You have to say I'm sorry I'm late.' But she didn't open her mouth." "I brought a photographer and she also had a photographer...
- 11/27/2013
- E! Online
London, November 23: Beyonce has been banned from Pyramids by Egypt's Indiana Jones, after he got sickened by the star's rudeness.
Zahi Hawass said that most people he has taken on tours have been nice and become friends with him later, except the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker, the Independent reported.
Hawass said that Beyonce was late and didn't even apologise to him.
He added that despite him bringing a photographer, the 32-year-old singer also came along with a photographer and guard, but when Hawass' photograoher started clicking pics, Beyonce's photographer said that he is the one who says yes or no.
Hawass.
Zahi Hawass said that most people he has taken on tours have been nice and become friends with him later, except the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker, the Independent reported.
Hawass said that Beyonce was late and didn't even apologise to him.
He added that despite him bringing a photographer, the 32-year-old singer also came along with a photographer and guard, but when Hawass' photograoher started clicking pics, Beyonce's photographer said that he is the one who says yes or no.
Hawass.
- 11/23/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
If you thought archaeology was for mild-mannered folk who like standing around in fields digging up old coins, then think again. Angry archaeologist Dr Zahi Hawass runs 250 digs throughout Egypt – and makes Indiana Jones look like a wimp. This brand new ground-breaking series follows the master at work, as he and his crew explore the pyramids, crypts and tombs of the ancient land.
- 8/9/2011
- Sky TV
Episode Number: 6155 (December 7, 2010)
Guests: David Eisenhower and Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Segments: Extension of the Bush Tax Cuts, Mysteries of the Ancient Unknown – The Pursuit of the Pharaoh’s Phallus Pt. 2, Poll to Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Videos: Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Hello kids! Last night was another great show, but seriously, I really have to stop trying to put on my make-up while watching it online every morning. Suffice it to say, my eyeliner only looks good if you’re looking at me, while standing on your head, and with one eye closed. But enough of that, let’s get to it. What d’ya say?
First of all…New Colbertism in the opening credits kiddies – “Deck the Balls”!! Glad to see everyone at The Colbert Report getting into the holiday spirit, huh? However, once again, the economy (or lack thereof) and the repeal of Dadt were in the news,...
Guests: David Eisenhower and Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Segments: Extension of the Bush Tax Cuts, Mysteries of the Ancient Unknown – The Pursuit of the Pharaoh’s Phallus Pt. 2, Poll to Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Videos: Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Hello kids! Last night was another great show, but seriously, I really have to stop trying to put on my make-up while watching it online every morning. Suffice it to say, my eyeliner only looks good if you’re looking at me, while standing on your head, and with one eye closed. But enough of that, let’s get to it. What d’ya say?
First of all…New Colbertism in the opening credits kiddies – “Deck the Balls”!! Glad to see everyone at The Colbert Report getting into the holiday spirit, huh? However, once again, the economy (or lack thereof) and the repeal of Dadt were in the news,...
- 12/8/2010
- by LoriE
- No Fact Zone
History Channel has had great luck with antiquities, including collectible Americana in their family affair Vegas "Pawn Stars" series, so it would seem going to the epicenter of all things buried and old would be a slam dunk hit. Mixed feelings arise like the cinematic mummies of an old Laurel & Hardy film, as our new Indiana Jones of Egypt, the cranky screamer Dr. Zahi Hawass, takes us on what feels like a very contrived scripted reality show to find new old dead people chilling out in their sarcophaguses. "Chasing Mummies" is a frenetically paced, split-screen "Blair Witch" cinematography styled show that makes you forget that field archaeology is in fact a very tedious and often times slow...
- 7/14/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Archaeologists believe they have found the tomb of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. A 2,000-year-old headless granite statue has been found during excavations at the royal temple of Taposiris Magna west of the Egyptian port city of Alexandria, sparking rumours it is part of the tomb of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and her lover Marc Antony. Zahi Hawass, the head of the Supreme Council of Antiquities - who described the headless statue as one of the most beautiful carvings he had ever seen - claimed it could belong to King Ptolemy IV. The king ruled Egypt at the same time the queen supposedly committed suicide with her lover after their defeat at the battle of Actium. The archaeology team, which has spent...
- 5/5/2010
- Monsters and Critics
Filed under: TV News
A wise man named Peter Parker once said, "with great power comes great responsibility." And in today's world, perhaps no power is greater than than the ability to shape culture through the omnipotent medium of television. Now History Channel has embraced their responsibility to use this power for good by enlisting Peter Parker's creator himself: Stan Lee.
Yes, according to the Hollywood Reporter, Stan Lee, creator of such legendary comic book characters as Spider-man, Hulk, X-Men and the Fantastic Four, will be getting his own History Channel series. Titled 'Superhumans,' the series will "find people who have remarkable abilities because of being genetically different" and will feature Lee as co-shot alongside the world's most flexible man, Daniel Browning Smith.
This isn't Lee's first foray into the dangerous world of television, of course; in addition to high profile guest stints on shows like 'The Simpsons...
A wise man named Peter Parker once said, "with great power comes great responsibility." And in today's world, perhaps no power is greater than than the ability to shape culture through the omnipotent medium of television. Now History Channel has embraced their responsibility to use this power for good by enlisting Peter Parker's creator himself: Stan Lee.
Yes, according to the Hollywood Reporter, Stan Lee, creator of such legendary comic book characters as Spider-man, Hulk, X-Men and the Fantastic Four, will be getting his own History Channel series. Titled 'Superhumans,' the series will "find people who have remarkable abilities because of being genetically different" and will feature Lee as co-shot alongside the world's most flexible man, Daniel Browning Smith.
This isn't Lee's first foray into the dangerous world of television, of course; in addition to high profile guest stints on shows like 'The Simpsons...
- 5/4/2010
- by Scott Harris
- Aol TV.
History is teaming with comic book icon Stan Lee for a series that finds real-life X-Men.
As part of a slate of new shows, the "X-Men" creator will co-host "Stan Lee's Superhumans," which will find people who have remarkable abilities because of being genetically different. Daniel Browning Smith, dubbed the world's most flexible man, will host the series with Lee.
"Superhumans" will debut on the network during the third quarter and is joined by five other series and a slew of specials being greenlighted in time for the network's upfront presentation to advertisers this week.
History's previously announced miniseries "The Kennedys" and its U.S. version of "Top Gear" are expected to be the headliners of the network's presentation, but the network also has a trio of new reality shows from prolific "Ice Road Truckers" producer Thom Beers.
The first, "Around the World in 80 Ways," could serve as a "Top Gear" companion.
As part of a slate of new shows, the "X-Men" creator will co-host "Stan Lee's Superhumans," which will find people who have remarkable abilities because of being genetically different. Daniel Browning Smith, dubbed the world's most flexible man, will host the series with Lee.
"Superhumans" will debut on the network during the third quarter and is joined by five other series and a slew of specials being greenlighted in time for the network's upfront presentation to advertisers this week.
History's previously announced miniseries "The Kennedys" and its U.S. version of "Top Gear" are expected to be the headliners of the network's presentation, but the network also has a trio of new reality shows from prolific "Ice Road Truckers" producer Thom Beers.
The first, "Around the World in 80 Ways," could serve as a "Top Gear" companion.
- 5/4/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A top documentarian has solved the 3,000-year-old mystery of what killed Egyptian king Tutankhamen with the help of high-tech science.
Brando Quilici worked with top researchers, using DNA tests and Ct scans, to determine King Tut's cause of death - and came to the conclusion the legendary pharoah died of complications of a broken leg and malaria.
The life and death of King Tut has puzzled scholars the world over ever since his tomb was discovered in 1922.
Quilici's King Tut Unwrapped film will also unearth other medical findings about the ancient Egyptian - like the fact he suffered from a cleft palate and had a club foot.
The filmmaker created cigarette-sized cameras to capture the precise work of the researchers as they tested the DNA on a royal Egyptian mummy for the first time.
Quilici says, "King Tut is such a famous name but so little is known about him; we just knew when he was born and when he died. So now, thanks to the DNA, (leading Egyptologist) Dr. Zahi Hawass was able to identify the father... who is an extremely well-known pharoah, called Akhenaten. It's very important because he's the first Egyptian pharoah... who started to believe in one single god."
The study featured in the documentary also unearths the fact that Tutankhamen's parents were siblings and that his stepmother was fabled queen Nefertiti.
Brando Quilici worked with top researchers, using DNA tests and Ct scans, to determine King Tut's cause of death - and came to the conclusion the legendary pharoah died of complications of a broken leg and malaria.
The life and death of King Tut has puzzled scholars the world over ever since his tomb was discovered in 1922.
Quilici's King Tut Unwrapped film will also unearth other medical findings about the ancient Egyptian - like the fact he suffered from a cleft palate and had a club foot.
The filmmaker created cigarette-sized cameras to capture the precise work of the researchers as they tested the DNA on a royal Egyptian mummy for the first time.
Quilici says, "King Tut is such a famous name but so little is known about him; we just knew when he was born and when he died. So now, thanks to the DNA, (leading Egyptologist) Dr. Zahi Hawass was able to identify the father... who is an extremely well-known pharoah, called Akhenaten. It's very important because he's the first Egyptian pharoah... who started to believe in one single god."
The study featured in the documentary also unearths the fact that Tutankhamen's parents were siblings and that his stepmother was fabled queen Nefertiti.
- 2/18/2010
- WENN
Tutankhamun may have died of malaria. The Egyptian boy king, Tutankhamun - who at 19-years-old was thought to have been murdered - could have in fact died of malaria. Scientists in Egypt have spent the last two years scrutinising the mummified remains of the pharaoh and believe the findings could lay to rest a number of conspiracy theories. The scientists found traces of malaria parasite in the pharaoh's blood - the oldest mummified genetic proof for malaria in ancient populations available. Antiquity chief of Egypt, Dr Zahi Hawass, said his team revealed: "A sudden leg fracture possibly introduced by a fall might have resulted in a life-threatening condition when a malaria infection occurred. "Seeds, fruits and leaves found in the...
- 2/17/2010
- Monsters and Critics
King Tut never goes out of style. Discovery is exhuming the boy king in a special event, two night world premiere, titled "King Tut Unwrapped" to air Sunday, February 21, at 8 Pm (Et/Pt) andMonday, February 22, at 8 Pm (Et/Pt) on Discovery Channel in the U.S. World-renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass leads an unprecedented forensic investigation into the life and times of King Tut that reveals for the first time the identity of Tut.s parents and grandparents, his cause of death and new details of his reign in a two-night world premiere special event. Papers published today in The Journal of the American Medical Association (Jama) detail the painstaking medical and archeological research conducted by an international team of...
- 2/16/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Egypt's royal tombs could be destroyed in 150 years if they remain open to tourists. The African nation's head of antiquities Zahi Hawass said humidity and fungus are "eating into" the walls of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. The site, located on the west bank of the Nile and home to Egypt's most famous pharaonic tombs, is visited by several thousand tourists a day. Hawass claims the visitors' breath, combined with poor ventilation, is slowly destroying the ancient structures. He said: "The tombs in the Valley of the Kings and nearby Valley of the Queens which are open to visitors are facing severe damage to both colours and the engravings. "The levels of humidity and fungus are...
- 8/19/2009
- Monsters and Critics
Egypt's royal tombs could be destroyed in 150 years if they remain open to tourists. The African nation's head of antiquities Zahi Hawass said humidity and fungus are "eating into" the walls of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
The site, located on the west bank of the Nile and home to Egypt's most famous pharaonic tombs, is visited by several thousand tourists a day.
Hawass claims the visitors' breath, combined with poor ventilation, is slowly destroying the ancient structures.
He said: "The tombs in the Valley of the Kings and nearby Valley of the Queens which are open to visitors are facing severe damage to both colors and the engravings."...
The site, located on the west bank of the Nile and home to Egypt's most famous pharaonic tombs, is visited by several thousand tourists a day.
Hawass claims the visitors' breath, combined with poor ventilation, is slowly destroying the ancient structures.
He said: "The tombs in the Valley of the Kings and nearby Valley of the Queens which are open to visitors are facing severe damage to both colors and the engravings."...
- 8/19/2009
- icelebz.com
Archaeologists believe they have found the skull of Egypt's Queen Cleopatra. The remains were uncovered during a radar survey of the Temple of Taposiris in Alexandria. Egyptologists - who claim the skull is the most important find since the tomb of Tutankhamen was unearthed in 1992 - are now searching for the bones of Cleopatra's Roman general lover Mark Antony. Excavation leader Zahi Hawass said: "This could be the most important discovery of the 21st century. This is the perfect place for them to be hidden." Scientists are testing the skull and a complete skeleton found nearby to confirm they are the remains of the legendary queen. Researchers have been searching for the final resting place of Cleopatra and Antony...
- 4/20/2009
- Monsters and Critics
Archaeologists believe they have found the skull of Egypt's Queen Cleopatra. The remains were uncovered during a radar survey of the Temple of Taposiris in Alexandria.
Egyptologists - who claim the skull is the most important find since the tomb of Tutankhamen was unearthed in 1992 - are now searching for the bones of Cleopatra's Roman general lover Mark Antony.
Excavation leader Zahi Hawass said: "This could be the most important discovery of the 21st century. This is the perfect place for them to be hidden."
Scientists are testing the skull and a complete skeleton found nearby to confirm they are the remains of the legendary queen.
Egyptologists - who claim the skull is the most important find since the tomb of Tutankhamen was unearthed in 1992 - are now searching for the bones of Cleopatra's Roman general lover Mark Antony.
Excavation leader Zahi Hawass said: "This could be the most important discovery of the 21st century. This is the perfect place for them to be hidden."
Scientists are testing the skull and a complete skeleton found nearby to confirm they are the remains of the legendary queen.
- 4/20/2009
- icelebz.com
In a crazy interview with Collider, Michael Bay answered a few direct questions about what fans can expect from future installments of giant fighting robots. The director of Transformers laughs at his own jokes about buying the website before being professional for a minute or two.
If you don’t want to watch the video, here are the high points:
They were able to shoot on and around the pyramids thanks to Dr. Zahi Hawass, who is inexplicably a fan of the original movie. Three scenes were shot using IMAX cameras and they look “pretty awesome.” The movie will be darker in tone than the first. Michael Bay is willing to return for Transformers 3, but wants to take a year off. Update: New pictures revealed of Devastator and The Fallen.
If you don’t want to watch the video, here are the high points:
They were able to shoot on and around the pyramids thanks to Dr. Zahi Hawass, who is inexplicably a fan of the original movie. Three scenes were shot using IMAX cameras and they look “pretty awesome.” The movie will be darker in tone than the first. Michael Bay is willing to return for Transformers 3, but wants to take a year off. Update: New pictures revealed of Devastator and The Fallen.
- 2/10/2009
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
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