Everywhere the Glint of Gold: The Discovery of a Pharaoh’s Tomb

Speaker: Vicky Bailey
5 March 2024

This lecture covers the turbulent life of Tutankhamun, his relationship with the Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses and the abrupt ending to his short reign.

Over 3,000 years later, the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb made him the most famous pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian history.  Hear about the tomb robbers in the Valley of the Kings, the apparent “curse” and see works of art from his tomb, on display in Egypt today.

Profile

Vicky became a London Blue Badge Tourist Guide in 2005, receiving an award as the ‘Best Guide in Gallery Exams’.

One of her main areas of interest is Ancient Egypt and she studied hieroglyphs and worked as a volunteer in the Egyptian department at the British Museum. Vicky leads specialist tours at relevant sites across London and also delivers lectures on this subject.

She was invited to give a talk on BBC Radio 4 about the execution site of Tyburn and she is currently writing a book on the British monarchy.