One hundred years ago, in 1922, Egyptologist Howard Carter made one of the most spectacular discoveries in the history of archaeology, when he unearthed the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. In the first episode in our new series on the life, death and legacy of the iconic pharaoh, Toby Wilkinson and Okasha El Daly tell Ellie Cawthorne about the hunt for the boy king’s tomb – which had lain undisturbed for more than 3,000 years – and the controversies sparked by the discovery.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-extra-plus-specials/id1569637306?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Toby Wilkinson, a historian from Clare College, University of Cambridge, delves into the fascinating life of Ptolemy I, once a general under Alexander the Great, who became the first Greek Pharaoh of Egypt. He discusses Ptolemy's strategies for consolidating power in a chaotic post-Alexander era, including his efforts to bridge Greek and Egyptian cultures. The podcast highlights the establishment of Alexandria as a cultural hub and Ptolemy's clever use of Alexander's legacy to secure political legitimacy. A riveting exploration of a pivotal figure in ancient history!