Examines the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, discussing how it was built, its purpose, and what it reveals about the ancient Egyptians.

Provides information about mummies, discussing both natural and manmade mummies, with information on the processes by which mummification occurred, speculation about why various cultures mummified their dead, and a look at some of the world's most famous mummies.