Strangest Things

2021•2 series•Entertainment / Factual

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From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms.

Episode 1Tutankhamun's Mask?, Terror Balloon, Witch Bottle

Tutankhamun's Mask?, Terror Ballon, Witch Bottle: The mask of Tutankhamun is one of the most famous finds of ancient Egypt. Close inspection reveals a set of strange marks. (S3, ep 1) 7+

Episode 2Tukuturi, Avrocar, Mesmer Tub

Easter Island's tall stone moai have long captured the global imagination, and there are still mysteries surrounding them. (S3, ep 2) 7+

Episode 3Bog Body, Abrams Machine, Bust of Nefertiti

A 2,400-year-old body, perfectly preserved the stubble on the dead man's chin visible. Is this ancient cold case what it seems. (S3, ep 3) 7+

Episode 4Roanoke, Acoustic Horn, Sphinx Beard

Was the Dare Stone the key to Roanoke's fate? And how did First World War gunners use a 'satellite dish' on wheels? (S3, ep 4) 7+

Episode 6Revenant Skeleton, Spy Cam, Shakespearean Mangle

Why is a skeleton found with a blade across its stomach, a stone on its neck and a strange green colour in its mouth? (S3, ep 6) 7+

Episode 7Babe Flute, Casino Shoe, Cursed Amethyst

Is a beautiful gemstone in London's Natural History Museum really cursed and what do the strange symbols on its setting mean? (S3, ep 7) +

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