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Treasures of Ancient Egypt, Episode 2, The Golden Age
directed by Suniti Somaiya, fl. 2011; presented by Alistair Cooke, 1908-2004; produced by Suniti Somaiya, fl. 2011, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Treasures of Ancient Egypt, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 56 mins
If you think the treasures of Ancient Egypt are just gold, gaudiness and pyramids, think again. In this epic, visually stunning adventure through Ancient Egypt, journalist and art critic Alastair Sooke follows on from his hit series Treasures of Ancient Rome, tracking down the treasures of the longest-lasting civi...
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directed by Suniti Somaiya, fl. 2011; presented by Alistair Cooke, 1908-2004; produced by Suniti Somaiya, fl. 2011, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Treasures of Ancient Egypt, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2014), 56 mins
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If you think the treasures of Ancient Egypt are just gold, gaudiness and pyramids, think again. In this epic, visually stunning adventure through Ancient Egypt, journalist and art critic Alastair Sooke follows on from his hit series Treasures of Ancient Rome, tracking down the treasures of the longest-lasting civilisation in history and uncovering the true story of their rise and fall throughout the ages. Stepping aside from the well-worn usual c...
If you think the treasures of Ancient Egypt are just gold, gaudiness and pyramids, think again. In this epic, visually stunning adventure through Ancient Egypt, journalist and art critic Alastair Sooke follows on from his hit series Treasures of Ancient Rome, tracking down the treasures of the longest-lasting civilisation in history and uncovering the true story of their rise and fall throughout the ages. Stepping aside from the well-worn usual clichés of this era, he discovers how Egypt’s unique melting pot of geography and culture created some of the most remarkable treasures the world has ever seen.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Suniti Somaiya, fl. 2011, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Suniti Somaiya, fl. 2011, Alistair Cooke, 1908-2004
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Person Discussed
Tutankhamun, Pharaoh of Egypt, Nefertiti, Queen of Egypt, 1370 BC-1330 BC, Akhenaten, Pharoah of Egypt, Amenhotep III, Pharoah of Egypt, 1388 BC-1351 BC, Hatshepsut, Senwosret III, fl. 1878
Topic / Theme
Religion and Belief Systems, War and Violence, Imperialism and Colonialism, Egyptians, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 BBC Worldwide
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