King Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered on Nov. 4, 1922, when a 12-year-old Egyptian boy tripped over a stone while fetching water. Its discovery has gripped the world for the last 100 years | Reuters

Was there really a curse? When King Tut’s tomb was opened in 1922, the sudden deaths of a few individuals connected to the discovery sparked global headlines. Newspapers fueled the mystery, and the legend of the “Pharaoh’s Curse” was born. But the full story is more layered — and far more fascinating. History is often shaped as much by media as by myth. Ready to separate fact from fiction? Step inside the world of the Boy King at Discovering King Tut inside the Luxor. Experience the tomb through