Ancient Aliens

"Tomb of the Cosmic Bulls" is a one‑hour episode from the BBC’s “Ancient Enigmas” series, fronted by archaeologist Dr Amelia Hart with historian Prof Yusuf Al‑Masri joining the dig. It’s essentially a deep‑dive into a cluster of 24 massive, empty sarcophagi that sit like silent sentinels beneath the Egyptian desert sands. The premise feels a bit like the opening of “The Mummy” – lots of mystery, a dash of cosmic speculation, and a healthy dose of on‑site footage. The episode walks you through the discovery, the painstaking surveys, and the various theories that have cropped up over the years – from royal burial chambers to ancient observatories, even a fringe idea that they were meant for some sort of celestial bull‑cult. Hart and Al‑Masri let the landscape do most of the talking, sprinkling in satellite images and 3‑D scans to show just how colossal these stone boxes are. No major spoilers, just a steady build of possibilities that keep you guessing whether we’re looking at forgotten royalty or a lost piece of astronomy. Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. The on‑location shots are brilliant and the chemistry between the hosts feels genuinely curious, which makes the technical jargon more digestible. On the flip side, the pacing drags a touch in the middle and some of the CGI reconstructions look a bit ropy by today’s standards – think early 2000s documentary vibes. Still, if you enjoy “Ancient Aliens” but want something a little more grounded, it’s surprisingly good fun. Rated PG‑13. Expect some mild suspense, a few graphic close‑ups of ancient bone fragments, and occasional references to ancient religious rites that might unsettle younger viewers. This is the first terrestrial broadcast of the episode, originally streamed online in 2022, so it’s not brand‑new but worth a watch if you’re into dusty tombs and cosmic speculation.