History's Greatest Mysteries

10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday 16 September
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Secrets of the Sphinx

Season 6 Episode 17

Actor Laurence Fishburne explores Egypt's 4,500 year-old Sphinx. This mighty, mythological creature - with the head of a human and the body of a lion - looks like it's standing guard at the great pyramids of Giza. The episode delves into the Sphinx's origins, purpose, and potential hidden secrets, featuring insights from archaeologists and Egyptologists

History's Greatest Mysteries airs on Sky History HD at 10:00 PM, Tuesday 16 September. (Subtitles.)
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Laurence Fishburne
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