Ancient Mysteries

  • Premiered: Jan 1994
  • Episodes: 93
  • Followers: 5
  • Ended
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Season 3
3x1
The Hidden City of Petra
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Sep 08, 1995
It remained hidden behind walls of sheer rock for more than 2,000 years. In 1812, Johann Burckhardt ventured into the Jordanian desert and discovered hundreds of structures stretching .. show full overview
3x2
Palenque: The Maya
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Sep 15, 1995
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3x3
Camelot
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Sep 22, 1995
The court of King Arthur, Camelot was at the center of a world of magic and honor. But what lies behind this captivating legend?
3x4
Vikings in North America
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Oct 06, 1995
The exploits of Eric the Red. The legend of Leif Ericson. The struggle for power the bond of a family and the courage to sail beyond a dark and dangerous ocean. Guided by their hopes the .. show full overview
3x5
Machu Picchu: City in the Sky
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Oct 08, 1995
The structure of Machu Picchu, originally built by the Incas, is one of the most archaeologically stunning mysteries of the past. However, even today we are still unsure what its purpose .. show full overview
3x6
Quest for the Fountain of Youth
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Oct 13, 1995
It is one of the most puzzling tales to come out of the European Age of Discovery. And yet, the alleged search for the Fountain of Youth by Spanish explorer Ponce de León was almost .. show full overview
3x7
The Timber Castles of England
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Oct 20, 1995
The history of the timber castles that once populated medieval England, but are only mounds of earth today.
3x8
Secret Mounds of Prehistoric America
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Oct 29, 1995
Explore some of the most intriguing archaeological sites on earth - the puzzling pre-historic mounds built by the ancient residents of North America.
3x9
The Search for Shangri-La
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Nov 03, 1995
A tale told through the centuries of a lost, hidden civilization that lives in an euphoric state of peace and harmony enclosed by impassable mountains.
3x10
Who Built Stonehenge?
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Nov 10, 1995
An investigation of the origins of Stonehenge, the prehistoric megaliths on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, believed to have been erected during the Neolithic period (circa 2000 B.C.).
3x11
Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
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Nov 17, 1995
Exploring the existence of the lost civilization of Atlantis, which was first mentioned in Plato's writings and is said to have sunk into the ocean in a day and a night.
3x12
The Search for Alexander the Great
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Nov 19, 1995
Efforts to locate the remains of Alexander the Great. Included: the discovery of treasures in northern Greece that appear to have belonged to his father, Phillip II of Macedonia.
3x13
The Riddle of the Maya
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Nov 24, 1995
The Maya temple city of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico, abandoned by the Mayans around 835 A.D., is explored. Included: the Temple of Inscriptions, a sarcophagus, and the great Palace.
3x14
The Lost Canyon of the Pueblos
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Nov 26, 1995
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3x15
Naked Warriors of Europe
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Dec 03, 1995
An examination of the Celts, whose culture reached its zenith in Europe between the 5th and 1st centuries B.C. Included: their artwork, religious practices and fighting tactics.
3x16
Life and Death in Britain's Ancient Theaters
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Dec 10, 1995
A look at British theater in the Elizabethan age.
3x17
Quest for the Holy Lance
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Dec 24, 1995
A Roman soldier takes his spear and pierces the side of Christ as he hangs on a crucifix. Thus, the legend of the Holy Lance is born. Relics associated with the life of Christ have .. show full overview
3x18
Blood and Honor at the First Olympics
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Jan 11, 1996
A look at the first Olympic competitions in Greece, circa 776 B.C.
3x19
The Sunken City
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Jan 14, 1996
The ancient city of Ostia, Italy, used at one time as the port of Rome, from its founding by Ancus Marcius (641-616 B.C.) to its eventual decline and abandonment over a 1600-year period.
3x20
The Miraculous Canals of Venice
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Jan 21, 1996
"The Miraculous Canals of Venice" looks into why - and how - Venetians built their city on 120 islands in the Adriatic. The city was first settled in the 5th century by people fleeing .. show full overview
3x21
Blood and Treasure in Peru
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Feb 01, 1996
“Blood and Treasure in Peru” chronicles the discovery - by grave robbers - of the royal tombs of Sipan, a treasure trove of artifacts produced about A..D. 400, and the find's effect on .. show full overview
3x22
Pompeii: Buried Alive
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Feb 02, 1996
Examining the ruins of Pompeii and neighboring Herculaneum, which were destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79. Included are comments from archaeological superintendent Baldassare Conticello, .. show full overview
3x23
Hadrian's Wall
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Feb 04, 1996
Speculation on why the Roman emperor Hadrian constructed a wall along the empire's British frontier in the 2nd century. The wall (and accompanying fortifications) was built between A.D.122 and 136, and was abandoned by the end of the 4th century.
3x24
Secrets of the Pueblo
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Feb 22, 1996
An examination of the 19 Pueblo towns located in New Mexico's Chaco Canyon, believed to be some of the earliest dwellings in North America. Included: a history of the Pueblo tribe.
3x25
The Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico
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Feb 29, 1996
An examination of the pyramids in the Mexican city of Teotihuacan. Also: the Temple of the Feathered Spirit and the Avenue of the Dead.
3x26
The Rosetta Stone
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Mar 21, 1996
An examination of the Rosetta stone, discovered in 1799, which provided French scholar Jean Francois Champollion the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian documents that were written in hieroglyphics.
3x27
China's Wall of Doom
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Mar 21, 1996
The mysterious gravesite of an ancient Chinese emperor, who had an "army" of 7000 terra cotta statues built around the tomb to guard it against intruders.
3x28
Astrology: Secrets in the Stars
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Mar 28, 1996
Are the secrets truly written in the heavens, or is the ancient practice of astrology further evidence of mankind's need to seek fate and meaning beyond the "real" world?
3x29
The Queen Pharaoh
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Apr 11, 1996
A profile of Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut attempts to explain why the male rulers who followed her tried to erase her name from history, despite her leadership on the battlefield and in government.
3x30
Secrets of Sex: The Kama Sutra
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Apr 18, 1996
An examination of the Kamasutra, the Hindu text that details "the delights of the human sexual experience," focuses on its religious origins and whether it is sacred or profane. Included: comments from author Deepak Chopra.
3x31
Temples of Eternity
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Apr 21, 1996
Egyptian temples are explored, including Karnak and Luxor.
3x32
The Forbidden City: The Dynasty and Destiny
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Apr 25, 1996
Inside China's Forbidden City, an enclave of temples and palaces built in the 15th century, which served as home to emperors and their households but was closed to the public until 1911, when Emperor Pu Yi was forced to abdicate his throne.
3x33
Incredible Monuments of Rome
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May 05, 1996
"The Incredible Monuments of Ancient Rome," and the emperors who had these palaces, arenas and temples built.
3x34
Lost Spirits of Cambodia
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May 09, 1996
A visit to the ruins of the imperial city of Angkor in Cambodia, built over 75 square miles between the 9th and 12th centuries. Angkor's landmark was Angkor Wat, a temple to the Hindu god Vishnu. At its peak, Angkor was home to a million people.
3x35
Lost Legions of Rome
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May 12, 1996
“Lost Legions of Rome” explores the efficacy and the legacy of Rome's military machine, which was sometimes more powerful than the emperors it was supposed to serve. Examined: the Roman army's conquests, tactics and weapons.
3x36
Voodoo!
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May 16, 1996
A survey of voodoo, an amalgam of African religions and Christianity, which is still practiced in the Caribbean, South America and the U.S. The program searches for voodoo's roots in .. show full overview
3x38
Rites of Death
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Jun 06, 1996
A look at burial customs throughout history. Cultures examined include India, Tibet and ancient Egypt.
3x39
Lost Castles of England
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Jun 09, 1996
Along with chivalry, romance, and royalty, the image of the great stone castle with lofty towers, a drawbridge, and a deep moat has always been associated with medieval England. Yet, .. show full overview
3x40
Secrets of Delphi
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Jun 20, 1996
“Secrets at Delphi,” the ancient site of a temple to the Greek god Apollo, whose priestess prophesied the fates of mortals. Delphi is located on the southern slope of Mount Parnassus in Greece.
3x41
The Secret Life of King Ramses II
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Jul 11, 1996
Hailing the life and the 67-year reign of the ancient Egyptian monarch King Ramses II, who is thought to be the pharaoh mentioned in the book of Exodus. Included: a look at his extensive building program of temples and monuments.
3x42 Season finale
The Powerful Gods of Mt. Olympus
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Jul 11, 1996
An examination of the origins of the 12 Greek gods and goddesses, such as Zeus and Athena, who, according to mythology, ruled from Mount Olympus.

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