Cursed Histories
The Pharaoh's Curse
Season 1 Episode 5 of 6
More instances of the granting of so-called 'curses'. This episode highlights the Egyptian royals who promised turmoil for anyone who dares disturb their 'eternal rest'. Plus, a devilish figure at the Mississippi crossroads who granted great musical talents in exchange for a bluesman's soul and the pantheon of gods with the apparent power to punish any accursed name carved into dark tablets of ancient lead
Cursed Histories airs on Sky History 2 at 10:00 PM, Sunday 10 August. (Subtitles.)
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