About the film

Uncover the mysterious world of the Pharaohs: their fascinating culture, religion, medicine, and daily life. Ancient wonders and historic intrigue come to life using dramatic re-enactments including the discovery of a cache of forty mummies, amongst them the legendary Ramses the Great and other Egyptian kings.

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs demonstrates what scientists can learn from mummy DNA to help in developing medical treatments for modern diseases.