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15 Famous Myths That Started with True Events

Darren October 11, 2025 5 min
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14. The Curse of Tutankhamun

14. The Curse of Tutankhamun
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After Lord Carnarvon died shortly after opening the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, rumors spread of an ancient ‘curse.’ Modern research shows most people present lived long lives, but early deaths and media hype fueled supernatural beliefs (nationalgeographic.com).

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