Burke mentions the "Curse of Tutankhamun's Tomb" as an example of a superstition with a logical explanation. In fact although Lord Carnavon, who funded the expedition, died six weeks later most of the people involved in finding Tut's tomb died of perfectly natural causes often decades later. Of 58 people involved only 8 died within 12 years of the discovery
Gloves are not the recommended method for handling paper artifacts as they limit dexterity which increases the risk of tearing and similar damage. Books like the Bible in this episode should be handled with clean dry hands.