The Face of Tutankhamun recounts the discovery of the tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in 1922, presenting both the historical context and the global fascination with Egypt's treasures. Christopher Frayling draws on eyewitness accounts, personal diaries, and letters to reconstruct the excitement and drama of the excavation, while also exploring the cultural impact of Tutankhamun's tomb, from art and fashion to popular culture, showing how this archaeological find has left a lasting mark on public awareness and the perception of ancient Egypt.