Wealth can be both a blessing and a curse. It allows many to wander far and wide, and one soul has been wandering for an eternity.
The discovery of a lifetime almost didn’t happen, but when Howard Carter found King Tut’s tomb everything changed. Curses and mummies came with fame and fortune. Come see how the fortune behind the discovery also connects to our stories of heirs and heiresses, the Titanic and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as Universal’s Mummy Franchise and Downton Abbey.
Section 1: Discovery of King Tut’s tomb
Date: November 26-27, 1922
Location(s): Valley of the Kings, Egypt
Event(s): Exploring King Tut’s tomb
Characters: Alice (Ava) Astor, Howard Carter, Lord Carnarvon, Evelyn Carnarvon, Jakey Astor
Historical mentions: Arthur Weigall, Marie Corelli, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Archibald Douglas Reid, Prince Ali Kamel Fahm Bey, John Jacob Astor, John Jacob Astor V, John Jacob Astor IV, Prince Serge Obolensky, Pola Negri, Rudolph Valentino, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr
Section 2: King Tut’s curse & reincarnation, cursed fortunes, Titanic connection, silver screen movie stars with mummy themes
Section 3: King Tut and Egypt in modern pop culture, Universal’s Mummy Franchise and connections to Highclere Castle & Downton Abbey
Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com
Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands
Section 1 Music: Nightfall by Benny Carter & His Orchestra, Album Nightfall – Sophisticated Jazz Classics
Section 2 Music: – I Double Dare You by Jack Harris & His Orchestra, Albums More Sophistication & Hits of the 30s
Section 3 Music: Top Hat, White Tie and Tails by Carroll Gibbons & Boy Friends, Album Sophistication – Songs of the Thirties
End Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands