Naked History – Unearthed

The Egyptian site of Karnak was the largest religious complex in the ancient world. Constructed over three thousand five hundred years ago, this giant labyrinth of temples and halls was a political and religious powerbase for the pharaohs. But what weird rituals went on behind its high walls? Unearthing grisly human remains and using the latest technologies, archaeologists are finally revealing th...

New investigations are slowly uncovering the secret history of the world’s most iconic monument. The Sphinx has mystified historians for generations, but an extraordinary new investigation is about to reveal which pharaoh the Sphinx was built for. Forensic work at the nearby Sphinx temples has uncovered an astonishing religious connection to the Sun. Was the Sphinx part of an elaborate machine to...

The tomb of Tutankhamun is unique in the Valley of the Kings and historians are desperate to understand why. For decades King Tut’s tomb was a complete mystery: why was it built so small, why was it so sparsely decorated compared to its neighbours and how did it escape the clutches of ancient grave robbers? Using the latest technology, teams of archaeologists are finally finding the answers. With...

Uncover the secrets buried beneath history’s most astonishing monuments in Naked History – Unearthed.  This electrifying podcast series delves into the mysteries behind legendary megastructures, from the hidden chambers of the Pyramids to the eerie mass graves sealed within Mexico’s ancient pyramids.  Scientists, archaeologists, and historians reveal groundbreaking discoveries – how sticky rice re...