Legends of the Pharaohs

Discover why Egypt built its first pyramid and how the project set off a chain of events that transformed the country.

Witness the evolution of pyramid building--and Egypt itself--as we examine Pharaoh Snefru and his three massive monuments.

Discover the story of the pharaoh, the rituals, and the workforce behind the ancient wonder, the Great Pyramid of Giza.

See how newly discovered ancient documents is changing our understanding of how the Great Pyramid was built.

Witness the power struggles after the death of Pharaoh Khufu and see the role it played in the building of the Sphinx.

After centuries of legendary pharaohs and massive pyramids, the Old Kingdom came to a crushing end. Find out why.