A leading archaeologist interweaves family history and the latest archaeological data into the story of the construction of the great pyramids of Giza, the saga of the fourth dynasty of Egypts Old Kingdom, and the advanced civilization that spawned the engineering expertise and architectural artistry that existed during the time.

A companion to the 2008-2009 traveling museum exhibit, providing a survey of ancient Egyptian history, focusing on the lives and lifestyle of the major pharaohs, and including photographs of over 120 artifacts in the tour.

New excavations are revealing more than we've ever known about what the Egyptians knew they'd encounter on their afterlife journey. Today, Dr. Zahi Hawass is excavating a mysterious tunnel at the very bottom of Seti's tomb, a perilous tunnel dug far below the surface of the Earth. On a true Indiana Jones-style quest, Dr. Hawass will put his own life in jeopardy for the sake of discovery