Mysteries of the Pyramids with Dara Ó Briain: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Dara Ó Briain will be joined by archaeologist Raksha Dave and Egyptologist Dr Chris Naunton to explore the most compelling questions surrounding pyramids – 'How were they built using massive chunks of stone, so heavy that even today a modern crane would struggle?' or 'What were the Egyptian pyramid's true function?'; 'If, as Egyptologists suggest, they're tombs, why has no-one ever discovered a Pharaoh in any of them?'    

They will also explore the more far-fetched theories surrounding the pyramids: Was one a giant power station? Were they built for, or even by, aliens? And the biggest mystery of all – why did the Ancient Egyptians start building them and then stop?    

Debunking the many myths that encompass them, this definitive series will uncover the fascinating archaeological, historical, and scientific findings which tell the story of the Pyramids – revealing the secrets of these mega structures –- and will share eye-opening facts that will both surprise and captivate the audience.

Series details

• Title: Mysteries of the Pyramids with Dara Ó Briain
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: History
• Premiere date: 2024-05-20
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-05-27
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: 5
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 76196

Cast and credited roles

• Dara Ó Briain — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-05-20; final listed air date 2024-05-27; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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