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👑 Today in History: Wonderful Things! November 26, 1922: Archaeologist Howard Carter made history by peering into the antechamber of King Tutankhamun's tomb (KV62) in Egypt. After clearing the final sealed doorway, his famous response to the question, "Can you see anything?" was, "Yes, wonderful things!" The discovery of the nearly intact, 3,300 year old tomb revealed an unparalleled treasure trove, making the "Boy King" one of the most famous pharaohs in the world.

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