789K views · 15K reactions | Psamtik I was believed to be a minor Egyptian pharaoh. But in 2017, an exquisite statue of him was uncovered, suggesting his status and importance in history may need to be revisited. Secrets | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

920K views · 10K reactions | To the ancient Egyptian elite, the afterworld was an idealized version of the living world, complete with lush fields. But fields need workers–which is why their tombs were packed with magical servant figurines, known as ‘Shabtis.’ Learn more by tuning in to Tomb Hunters tonight at 9 PM. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

3.9M views · 77K reactions | Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed more than 100 delicately painted wooden coffins, some with mummies inside, and 40 funeral statues in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara. https://nyti.ms/3nrHrUt | The New York Times | Facebook