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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 12 MIN

Who was King Tutankhamun?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Imagine being handed the keys to an entire empire when you're only nine years old! That's exactly what happened to King Tutankhamun in Ancient Egypt. In this exciting episode of History's Not Boring, Mira and Finn travel back over 3,000 years to uncover the incredible true story of the famous Boy King! Join the adventure as we explore the blazing hot deserts of Egypt and follow British archaeologist Howard Carter on his desperate, years-long hunt for a lost tomb. When he finally uncovers a hidden stone step in the sand in 1922, what lies beneath will shock the world! Discover a secret burial chamber packed with over 5,000 priceless treasures, including a solid gold coffin that weighed as much as a baby elephant and a dazzling golden death mask. But that's not all! You won't believe what King Tut packed for the afterlife. From 145 pairs of ancient Egyptian underwear to a super cool dagger made from an actual outer space meteorite, this is one historical mystery you do not want to miss. Grab your explorer hat and let's go!

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Imagine being handed the keys to an entire empire when you're only nine years old! That's exactly what happened to King Tutankhamun in Ancient Egypt. In this exciting episode of History's Not Boring, Mira and Finn travel back over 3,000 years to uncover the incredible true story of the famous Boy King! Join the adventure as we explore the blazing hot deserts of Egypt and follow British archaeologist Howard Carter on his desperate, years-long hunt for a lost tomb. When he finally uncovers a h...

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