Host John Rhys-Davies explores various archeological subjects and their link to stories of the past. In addition, we follow the efforts of archaeologists and the methods they use to discover the answers to these mysteries.
Where to Watch Archaeology • Sezon 2
13 Episodes
Fall of the Maya
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Fall of the MayaTranslation of Mayan hieroglyphics has dispelled long-standing myths surrounding Mayan culture.
Death March of de Soto
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Death March of de SotoDiscovering lost American Indian cultures as archaeologists chart the trail of Hernando de Soto's arrival in North America.
Voyages of the Vikings
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Voyages of the VikingsNorwegian sailor Ragnar Thorseth attempts to re-create the expeditions of his ancestors.
Lost City of Zimbabwe
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Lost City of ZimbabweComputer graphics reconstruct the ancient Karanga city of Zimbabwe.
Who Were the Israelites?
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Who Were the Israelites?Some Middle Eastern scholars doubt Joshua's conquest of Jericho.
The Myth of Masada
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The Myth of MasadaMasada in the Negev Desert is the site of the last Jewish revolt against Rome.
Unraveling Hitler's Conspiracy
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Unraveling Hitler's ConspiracyA study of Heinrich Himmler, head of the Gestapo and SS, and his work to gather support for Hitler's racial theories.
Who Was Cleopatra?
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Who Was Cleopatra?Suppressed accounts of Egyptian influence on Greek technology, philosophy and political theory.
Caesar's Nightmare: An Ambush in the Forest
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Caesar's Nightmare: An Ambush in the ForestGerman archaeologists reveal evidence of a massacre that occurred in A.D. 9.
Searching for Neanderthal
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Searching for NeanderthalThe controversy surrounding the discovery of the Neanderthal skeleton in Germany in 1856.
Ancients of North America
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Ancients of North AmericaAn archaeological expedition in southeastern Utah yields possible answers concerning human life 8,000 years ago.
Secrets of Little Bighorn
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Secrets of Little BighornScientists simulate the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Quest for Gold
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Quest for GoldThe English establish Jamestown in a quest for gold.
