THE EARL AND THE PHARAOH: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun

Between November 1922 and spring 1923, the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun would be the most astonishing archaeological find of the century. This work tells the story of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon's life, money, and sudden death. Following the discovery of the tomb, fueling rumors persisted that it was the "curse of the pharaohs." 16 pages, some in color.