Bradley Walsh: Egypt's Cosmic Code

Bradley journeys to the resting places of the pharaoh Akhenaten and Horemheb, who succeeded Tutankhamun, examining their ancient tombs. His expedition culminates in a direct encounter with the mummy of the Boy King himself, revealing the young ruler’s preserved remains.

is a television episode that forms part of a larger programme dedicated to uncovering historic mysteries. It is presented as a concise, self‑contained feature that follows a single investigative thread, focusing on a particular figure from ancient Egypt. The format is that of a typical documentary‑style episode, designed to guide viewers through a series of archaeological sites. In this installment, the presenter, Bradley, sets out to explore two notable burial locations from the New Kingdom. He first examines the tomb of Akhenaten, the revolutionary pharaoh who attempted to reshape Egyptian religion, and then moves on to the final resting place of Horemheb, the ruler who succeeded Tutankhamun. These visits provide a contextual backdrop for the episode’s main objective. The journey culminates when Bradley encounters the mummy of the so‑called Boy King himself. This encounter is presented as the pivotal moment of the episode, bringing together the earlier visits to Akhenaten’s and Horemheb’s tombs and tying them to the central mystery surrounding the youthful monarch’s remains. Overall, the episode weaves together these three key locations—Akhenaten’s tomb, Horemheb’s burial site, and the Boy King’s mummy—offering a brief yet focused look at how the lives and deaths of these ancient rulers intersect. By following Bradley’s path, viewers are taken from one historic resting place to another, ending with the direct, up‑close view of the Boy King’s preserved form.