Many unfortunate events befell the people involved in the 1923 discovery of King Tut's tomb. Were these people cursed from the afterlife by a vengeful spirit? This book examines the idea of King Tut's curse: how it began, how it grew, and whether or not it could be real. One of the world's foremost archaeological mysteries, the tale of a pharaoh's curse is captivating no matter what one ultimately believes.

Introduction: The boy king -- Egypt and the pharaohs -- Exploring the tombs of the pharaohs -- Strange events -- The story grows -- Is the curse real?.