Lost Civilizations

  • : 1995
  • : 10
  • : 1
  • NBC
  • Documentary

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Ancient Egypt: Quest for Immortality
Episode overview
25, 1995
Discover the enduring legacy of the pharaohs in the magnificent riches of their tombs and among the fragile relics of their mummies. Explore the ancient Egyptians' fascination with death and their quest for immortality.
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Aegean: Legacy of Atlantis
Episode overview
02, 1995
Follow the trail of clues that lead from the ancient myths of the Aegean world to their real-life counterparts. Experience the lives of the legendary heroes as they are rediscovered in the ruins of this ancient Mediterranean world.
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The Maya: The Blood of Kings
Episode overview
09, 1995
Witness the dark rituals of human mutilation as the Maya rulers draw their own blood to offer to the gods. This episode reveals Maya culture at its peak---while its cities matched the .. show full overview
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Mesopotamia: Return to Eden
Episode overview
16, 1995
Explore the land of the Bible and see evidence of the world's oldest civilizations. Go back to the dawn of civilization, following clues that lead to the Garden of Eden
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Rome: The Ultimate Empire
Episode overview
23, 1995
Enter the Colosseum alongside the gladiators and their foes as they prepare for battle. This episode re-creates the glory of Rome at the zenith of its power and explains how the Romans .. show full overview
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China: Dynasties of Power
Episode overview
30, 1995
Witness the glory of ancient China's greatest rulers and the secrets of their giant tombs. Learn the ruthless military tactics and weapons technology of these all-powerful rulers and .. show full overview
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Greece: A Moment of Excellence
Episode overview
06, 1995
Enter the extraordinary lives of the classical Greeks at the height of their civilization. Examine the conflicting forces of passion and reason that shaped the art and ideas of the western world.
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Africa: A History Denied
Episode overview
13, 1995
Uncover the hidden history of Africa's great coastal kingdoms and its mysterious counterparts in the heartland of Zimbabwe and southern Africa. For years, this legacy has been denied---only now can the true story be revealed.
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The Inca: Secrets of the Ancestors
Episode overview
20, 1995
Witness the conquest of an Inca ruler at the pinnacle of his power. Follow Inca roads into the past and explore the secrets of their ancestors---the Moche, the Nazca, and the Paracas---whose legacies inspired the greatest South American empire ever.
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Tibet: The End of Time
Episode overview
27, 1995
Follow the tale of glory and tragedy as a young boy---the reincarnation of the Tibetan God-King---witnesses the collapse of a timeless culture. This episode explores a genuine Shangri-la and its struggle to survive in a hostile contemporary world.

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