Ancient Mysteries (UK)

Archaeologists John Kelly and Tim Pauketat reveal evidence of a once great civilisation who built a thriving metropolis in the heart of North America over a thousand years ago.

Ever since it was uncovered, Tutʼs tomb and burial has baffled archaeologists. Now, we follow the evidence that has led to the stunning theory that it was originally built to house Nefertiti. And we join the experts as they forensically analyse the tomb, and hunt down the clues to solve this 3500-year-old mystery.

Documentary which follows scientists and archaeologists who believe they have uncovered evidence that could lead them to the remains of one of the most magnificent cities ever created in the ancient world, Pi-Ramesses, built by the most powerful Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Ramesses the Great.

History series. The fabled island that vanished beneath the waves is one of the greatest enigmas of the ancient world. Described by Plato, Atlantis was initially thought to be just myth and legend. But could the lost civilization be real?

Documentary examining the possible whereabouts of the ancient Christian relic, reputed to be the cup that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper and that received His blood at the Crucifixion. In 2014, historian Margarita Torres discovered two Arabic parchments recording the journey of Christ's cup from Jerusalem to Spain in 1055. One parchment states that the cup arrived in Spain with a piece missing. The onyx cup in Leon's San Isidora basilica matches this description. In Leon, Torres finds further evidence that this may be the Holy Grail in a medieval painting of the Supper

In 1952, a team of archaeologists discovered what was to become known as the Copper Scroll in a cave high above the Dead Sea. It was classified as a Dead Sea Scroll, but was not regarded a treasure map rather than a biblical text - and the riches it listed are estimated to be worth $3billion. In this programme, experts travel to Israel, Egypt and Rome, attempting to solve the greatest treasure hunt ever set.