EGYPT

Americans, when asked, can identify at least one Egyptian pharaoh. He is “King Tut”, popularized in movies, song and quiz shows during the 80 years after the discovery of his tomb at Luxor.

Not until visiting Egypt do you learn that Tutankhamen was the Millard Fillmore of Ancient Egyptian politics, an ignoble noble from birth to death. CONTINUE

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Ellie Hilferty 2002