Loreplay

In 1922, archaeologists opened the tomb of Tutankhamun, and almost immediately, people started dying.
Coincidence? Bad luck? Or did they anger something ancient, royal, and deeply petty?
In this episode of Loreplay, Dayna Pereira cracks open the legend of The Curse of the Pharaoh—the supposed supernatural punishment that followed those who disturbed King Tut’s tomb. We trace how the curse myth began, who actually died (and who absolutely did not), and why the media latched onto the story like it was the original clickbait headline.

Was this divine revenge from beyond the grave—or just a perfect storm of bad timing, poor medical care, and dramatic storytelling?
Grab your emotional support scarab and join us as we separate myth from mummy dust in one of history’s most enduring spooky legends.
Sources & Further Reading
  • British Museum – King Tut Collection & Tomb History
  • National Geographic – Articles on the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and the curse myth
  • Smithsonian Institution – Scientific explanations for the so-called curse
  • BBC – Historical coverage on Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon
  • Journal of the American Medical Association – Research on tomb bacteria and fungal spores
  • The Tomb of Tutankhamun by Howard Carter
  • Oxford University Press – Egyptology and funerary belief research
  • History – Overviews of the curse legend and excavation aftermath

Creators and Guests

Host
Dayna Pereira
Show Host of Multiple Chart Hitting Podcasts. French Fry and Wine Enthusiast

What is Loreplay?

Dayna Pereira is the sarcastic solo host of Loreplay, serving up paranormal stories, haunted history, creepy folklore, and weird legends with a playful twist. Equal parts storyteller and skeptic, she blends dark humor, spooky vibes, and a love for the bizarre into binge-worthy episodes for fans of ghost stories, urban legends, and true crime with a paranormal twist.