For decades, the unexplained deaths surrounding the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 have been attributed to a curse. However, a new study published in the Journal of Scientific Exploration suggests that the culprit may have been highly toxic materials, including radioactive elements like uranium and radon. These materials could have remained potent within the sealed tomb for over 3,000 years, posing a significant health risk to those who entered.