King Tut: The Time He Didn't Visit Chicago (But Totally Should Have)
So, you're wondering when King Tutankhamun, the boy king with the golden touch (literally), graced the Windy City with his presence, right? Well, I've got some news for you: he never did. Gasp! I know, right? It's like finding out Santa Claus isn't real, but with less disappointment and more ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Tutankhamun: The Original Rock Star
Before there was Justin Bieber or BTS, there was King Tut. This dude was the original rock star. I mean, can you imagine the merch? Tutankhamun t-shirts, Tutankhamun phone cases, even Tutankhamun-themed cereal. The possibilities are endless!
Okay, back to reality. While Tut never made it to Chicago, his treasures did. In 1977, the Field Museum hosted a mind-blowing exhibition called "Treasures of Tutankhamun". It was like the Super Bowl of museums, except instead of football players, there were gold masks and sarcophagi. People camped out for days just to get a glimpse of the golden boy's stuff. It was basically the original FOMO.
Why Didn't Tut Come to Chicago?
You might be wondering, "Why didn't Tut just hop on a plane and come visit?" Well, for starters, planes hadn't been invented yet. And secondly, he was, you know, dead. So, there's that.
But seriously, imagine if he had come. Think of the traffic! And the crowds! It would have been a total disaster. Plus, where would he stay? The Ritz? The Drake? Nah, he probably would have just brought his own pyramid.
How to Become a Tut Expert
So, you're hooked on ancient Egypt now, huh? Good for you! Here are a few quick tips to get you started on your path to Tut expertise:
- How to pronounce Tutankhamun: Too-tank-ah-mon. Not "Toot-on-kah-moon".
- How to identify a hieroglyph: It's like learning a new language, but with pictures. Start with the basics: humans, birds, and circles.
- How to dress like an Egyptian: Sheets, a lot of gold jewelry, and a really good wig.
- How to build a pyramid: You'll need a lot of patience, a steady supply of bricks, and a really, really tall ladder.
- How to avoid being mummified: Just stay alive. It's really that simple.
So, while King Tut may not have ever set foot in Chicago, his legacy certainly has. And that's something to be grateful for. After all, not every city can say they've hosted a million-dollar mummy.
