The Curse of Tutankhamun: A Terrifying Tale – But Was it Real?
The legend of Tutankhamun's curse began when Howard Carter discovered the boy king’s tomb on November 4, 1922. While it was a day that shook the world – and would mesmerize people around the globe with the golden treasures within – a triumph in archaeology; it also heralded, some say. Yet it also, some say, opened the door to a chain of untimely events. Misfortunes, sickness – event death. Stories of mysterious demises, eerie occurrences, and sinister warnings have surrounded Tutankhamun’s final resting place, inspiring rumors of a deadly curse that spares no one who dares disturb the king's eternal sleep. Was the curse real?

About the Author
Laura Ranieri
Laura Ranieri Roy is an Egyptologist, writer and founder-director of Ancient Egypt Alive – an organization that seeks to inspire passion about Egypt’s past. She creates and leads enriching history content, exciting online events, in-depth ancient history courses — and curated small-group tours to Egypt.
