The Golden Age (S01E02)

Alastair Sooke embarks on an exploration of Ancient Egyptian art, highlighting its most lavish and breathtaking period. He begins with the haunting psychological depictions of the tyrant king Senwosret III and concludes with the stunning golden mask of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun. Throughout his journey, Sooke delves into remarkable architectural feats, elaborate tombs, and a forgotten city known for sparking an artistic revolution under King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti. Along the way, insights from Egyptologists and artists uncover the profound humanity hidden beneath the shimmering surface of this ancient artistry.