The Hidden History of Egypt
Monty Python star Terry Jones goes behind the scenes of history in this look at the lives of ancient Egyptians. Bringing to life the everyday details - bizarre, hilarious or shocking - this entertaining and factually revealing film is packed full of surprises. With Jones throwing informed yet sometimes crazed light on the subject, a previously hidden world of the ancient Egyptians is wonderfully brought to life.
Monty Python star Terry Jones goes behind the scenes of history in this look at the lives of ancient Egyptians. Bringing to life the everyday details - bizarre, hilarious or shocking - this entertaining and factually revealing film is packed full of surprises. With Jones throwing informed yet sometimes crazed light on the subject, a previously hidden world of the ancient Egyptians is wonderfully brought to life.
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