Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun's tomb in full

02/11/2025 48 min
Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun's tomb in full

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Episode Synopsis

Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum with a lavish inauguration, which it intends as a cultural highlight of the modern age.

Also on the programme: Jamaicans confront the stark reality of how Hurricane Melissa has changed their lives; and as baseball's World Series goes to the wire, we preview the deciding game with a Blue Jay and a Dodgers fan.

(Photo: A girl wears a costume as people gather to watch the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian. Credit: Reuters)