Ep 3. Nefertiti

Queen Nefertiti was the most powerful woman in ancient Egypt, but few today would know anything about her if it weren't for the discovery of her statue in the Amarna Desert in 1912. Since then, she has become a global icon...and a very controversial figure. Many believe the unearthing of her likeness was staged, and that the bust is one of the greatest art frauds of all time. Follow our team of historians and scientists as they sort through the clues, visit the sites, and put the spectacular object to the test to solve this ancient secret.