In 1905, Howard Carter finds evidence of the undiscovered tomb of Tutankhamun, but his dreams of making the find of the century are put in jeopardy by global events.

In 1918, Carter resumes his search for Tutankhamun's lost tomb.

In 1922 Carter finally discovers the tomb and its untold riches, but the rules of who owns the treasures in Egypt have changed and threaten to bankrupt Carnarvon.

In 1923, Carnarvon falls fatally ill from blood poisoning, forcing a reconciliation with Carter and his daughter.