Was part of King Tut’s story swept under the rug?

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research. The culture and traditions of Ancient Egypt have long captivated history students. But one part its history may have been swept under the rug. On today’s program, we’ll explore opium use in Ancient Egypt, and how the drug was used by people of all classes, including the pharaohs.

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Was part of King Tut’s story swept under the rug? is an episode from The Best Of Our Knowledge by WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

This episode is 00:28:31 long.

This episode was published on Jan 26, 2026.

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