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Originally Posted by frahse
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I've just started watching episode 1, and from the first few minutes, as a (very amateur) Egyptologist I can only say "Arrrrggghhhh!". An American expedition in the Valley of the Kings uncovers a cup with Tutankhamun's name on it. "Who is it?" they ask? "Probably a minor official", their "expert" says. For heaven's sake, the name's in a flipping cartouche - that means it's the name of a king! Why do TV companies do this sort of idiotic thing? It's totally unnecessary and REALLY annoying to anyone with the slightest knowledge of the subject.
I suppose I should at least be thankful that the inscription on the cup was at least genuine. (It said "The perfect god, Nebkheperure, given life", which is a real royal inscription).
I shall grit my teeth and watch more in the hope it gets better.