How the Afterlife Shaped Ancient Egypt

Season 52 Episode 4

About the Episode

Were ancient Egyptians obsessed with death? That common misconception hides the true relationship between life and death in ancient Egypt. Discover how they thought about death, why they invested so much in life after death, and how their belief in the afterlife shaped Egyptian culture.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 15s

Recent Episodes

Episode 6, Season 52<br> Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.

NOVA

| 53:32
Episode 5, Season 52<br> Pompeii's Secret Underworld

Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.

NOVA

| 53:40

Become a GBH sponsor

Extras

UFO Sightings: How Scientists are Trying to Capture More Data

To better study the UFO phenomenon, science needs more eyes on the skies.

5:00
What's Inside These Ancient Egyptian Jars?

A nearly 3,000-year-old canopic jar is discovered in an Egyptian tomb.

1:58
Secrets of the Forest Preview

Follow scientists in a quest to understand how complex forest ecosystems can help cool our planet.

0:30
The Rocket-Less Future of Space Travel

Space elevators? Nuclear rockets? The future of space travel could look radically different.

5:17
Do Aliens Exist? This Famous Equation Offers a Clue

The Drake Equation helps scientists estimate the odds of finding intelligent alien civilizations.

5:04
4 Ways the Universe Could End

If the universe as we know it started with the Big Bang, will it also have an end?

5:07
Building Blocks of Life Discovered on Distant Asteroid

Scientists have discovered the building blocks of life in samples retrieved from a distant asteroid.

6:03
Revolutionary War Weapons Preview

Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.

0:30
What Went Wrong on the Dali Before the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The container ship Dali lost power causing it to crash into Baltimore’s Key Bridge.

2:57
What Caused Baltimore’s Key Bridge to Collapse?

Engineers explain how a vulnerability made the bridge open to catastrophe.

2:57

What matters to you.