Mystery of the Painted Mummy

S1 E2: A recent excavation at a vast and ancient burial ground south of Cairo has discovered two huge burial shafts. The first contains the bodies of over 100 people from the 6th and 7th centuries BC, revealing how death became a booming industry to the region. The other contains a remarkably well-preserved, painted coffin of a wealthy young woman with a tragic tale, along with a mysterious bronze treasure made thousands of miles away. Follow our team as they reveal new insights these discoveries have provided about life—and trade—in ancient Egypt.