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the ancient world on television                  May 3 - 9, 2004
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Monday, May 3
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5.00 p.m.|DCIVC| Ancient Warriors: The Aztecs
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: The Wounded King
dna

6.00 p.m. |HINT|  Hidden Cities of the Etruscans  
A look at the fascinating people who ruled Italy centuries before
the Romans. Explores the contradictions in the character of the
Etruscans, who embraced both art and slavery, technology and
sensuality.

6.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Living Stones: Heliopolis-Baalbek
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Tomb of the Terra Cotta Warriors
A look at the 8,000 life-sized figures discovered by a Chinese
peasant. What do they reveal about China's first ruler, the brutal
Emperor Ch'in Shihuang?
 
9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Great Egyptians 11: Ramses the Great
dna

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Great Egyptians: The Mystery of Tutankhamen
dna
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Tuesday, May 4
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors: The Spartans
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: Huaca de la Luna
dna

6.00 p.m. |DISCU| Secrets of the Great Wall
The greatest defensive structure ever built by man, China's Great
Wall has remained a mystery. For 3,000 years, it dominated China's
landscape and culture. With unprecedented access, discover the
secrets of the Wall's design and construction.

6.00 p.m. |DTC| Lost Treasures of the Yangtze Valley
As China constructs the world's largest and most powerful dam on the
Yangtze River, scholars and scientists race to uncover and preserve
artifacts that tell its story and and the story of the people who
have lived on its shores for over 50,000 years.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Cities of Evil: Sodom and Gomorrah
Are the twin cities of Bab Edh-Dhra and Numeira the cities of sin
destroyed by God? The program probes the archaeological evidence, and
also studies the view, held by some scholars, that the cities were
destroyed in wars between rival kingdoms.
 
8.00 p.m. |HINT| Pyramids: Majesty and Mystery
Standing majestically for centuries, the world's great pyramids have
long inspired and mystified scholars. Leading experts and historians
explore the engineering genius that created some of the largest
structures on the planet. From ancient Egypt to Central America, we
visit these technological masterpieces.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Museum Mysteries of the World: British Museum
Behind the public exhibitions of the British Museum, lurk stories of
mystery and death. This program visits areas not on any tour to
investigate the deadly impact of the Unlucky Mummy, the ritual murder
of the Lindow Man and the shroud of secrecy that surrounds the Mayan
crystal skull with uncanny links to an alien life force.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Casanova - Wizard of Passion
For a long time, Giacomo Casanova-the Chevalier de Seingalt, as he
titled himself from the middle of his life –was reduced to the status
of an erotic adventurer who explored every aspect of the female sex.
But in fact, he also explored other areas of life with the same
passion, making a striking impression on his age.He was a highly
educated man, an expert on literature and philosophy who could
converse in Latin and who possessed an amazing knowledge of
mathematics and natural sciences. He is an intimate and reliable
chronicler of social and political life in the century of the
enlightenment. [etc.]

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Desert Mummies of Peru
dna

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Inside the Vatican
This inside look at the Vatican is more in-depth and comprehensive
than any before it. Visit areas of the city never before seen by the
public, see the bejeweled Vatican treasures and meet the individuals
who care for the city and aid the Pope.
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Wednesday, May 5
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4.00 p.m. |DTC| Inside the Vatican
This inside look at the Vatican is more in-depth and comprehensive
than any before it. Visit areas of the city never before seen by the
public, see the bejeweled Vatican treasures and meet the individuals
who care for the city and aid the Pope.

5.00 p.m. |HINT| Tombs of the Gods: The Great Pyramids of Giza
An exploration of the grand Egyptian pyramids at Giza, meant to be
the final home of well-preserved pharaohs through eternity. 

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors: The Macedonians
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: Mass Death in Marseille
dna

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mazes and Labyrinths: Solving Ancient Puzzles
dna
 
9.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Civilizations: Greece: A Moment of Excellence
Journey back to Athens, where the world's first democracy took seed,
as Pericles ushered in a Golden Age of unparalleled learning in
philosophy, architecture, science, art, and drama, when small city-
states in Greece rose from obscurity to ignite one of the most
spectacular explosions of cultural achievement in Western
Civilization's history. Learn why, the modern world still clings to
the ideals of Ancient Greece for intellectual and aesthetic
inspiration. Sam Waterston narrates. 
 
9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom
Discovery Channel joins archaeologists Julie Andersen and Salah
Ahmed who have discovered Dangeil a 2 000-year-old Nubian city a
civilization that came to rival Egypt; witness the dig for clues to
the mysterious departure of Dangeil's people. 
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Thursday, May 6
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4.00 p.m. |DISCC| Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom
Discovery Channel joins archaeologists Julie Andersen and Salah
Ahmed who have discovered Dangeil a 2 000-year-old Nubian city a
civilization that came to rival Egypt; witness the dig for clues to
the mysterious departure of Dangeil's people. 

6.00 p.m. |HISTC| Desert Explorer: Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell (1868 -1926) was a bright star in a constellation of
Victorian aristocrat archaeologists, journalists, botanists,
linguists and diplomats in the Middle East. At the height of her
powers she was something of all of these. She was also a lone woman
in a world dominated by men.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Massacre At Waterloo
Waterloo has always been seen as a tactical victory for the Duke of
Wellington, his small but highly trained Allied army outfighting the
veteran soldiers of Napoleon’s Army. But was there more to Napoleon’s
defeat than the tactics and fighting prowess of the Allies New
scientific techniques and a dramatic archaeological discovery help
uncover exactly what went wrong for Napoleon at Waterloo.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Empire: Rome: The Republic of Rome 
A sweeping chronicle of one of history's most dynamic empires. Part
1 features the city's fabled founding by Romulus and Remus; overthrow
of the Etruscan monarchy; and the republic's formation and ultimate
undoing with the rise of Imperial Rome. Host Joe Mantegna introduces
Rome's great faces--Pompey, Cicero, Caesar, Antony, and Cleopatra. 
 
9.00 p.m. |HINT|  The Great Empire: Rome: Age of Emperors 
After Caesar's murder, his great-nephew Augustus was victorious in
the civil wars that followed, becoming the first emperor. Host Joe
Mantegna explores this sensational, scandalous age when palace plots,
hostile takeovers, and imperial family intrigues were humdrum.
Features Augustus, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, among others. 
 
10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Empire: Rome: Building an Empire 
Host Joe Mantegna visits the vast territories conquered by the
imperial army--by the 2nd century AD, the empire spanned three
continents. The over 4,000 Roman cities were cultural melting pots,
where diverse customs and beliefs blended. Features life in Pompeii,
the flamboyant Emperor Hadrian, and religious revolts in Judea.
 
11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Empire: Rome: The Enduring Legacy
The final episode reveals the birth of Christianity and how this
religion that the emperors initially tried to destroy ultimately
passed on the empire's legacy. Highlights include: the crucifixion of
Jesus; religious persecutions; rise of Constantine, the first emperor
to embrace Christianity; and Justinian, Rome's last emperor.
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Friday, May 7
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11.00 a.m. |DISCC| Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom
Discovery Channel joins archaeologists Julie Andersen and Salah
Ahmed who have discovered Dangeil a 2 000-year-old Nubian city a
civilization that came to rival Egypt; witness the dig for clues to
the mysterious departure of Dangeil's people. 

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Warrior
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: The Chosen One
dna

6.00 p.m. |HINT| Pyramids: Majesty and Mystery 
Standing majestically for centuries, the world's great pyramids have
long inspired and mystified scholars. Leading experts and historians
explore the engineering genius that created some of the largest
structures on the planet. From ancient Egypt to Central America, we
visit these technological masterpieces.
 
7.00 p.m. |HINT| Attila: Scourge of God   
Bloodthirsty barbarian or benevolent ruler? Our profile portrays
Attila the Hun as he really was: shrewd, tough, and at times even
thoughtful. A man who, through intelligence and sheer force of
character, forged a loose confederation of nomadic tribes into the
most fearsome military machine of its time.  
 
7.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of the Sphinx
The Sphinx is a major tourist attraction, commanding the attention
and interest of people around the world. But the truth about the
origin and purpose are shrouded in mystery and controversy. Examine
recent geological evidence and hear from experts.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| The Mystery of the Alaskan Mummies
Over the past two centuries, Alaska's Aleutian Islands have been a
hotbed of exploration for both anthropologists and treasure hunters.
Caves there house the Aleutian mummies, whose remains hold keys to
questions of human migration in North America.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Joan of Arc: Soul on Fire 
A teenage girl so dangerous, she was burnt at the stake? Why did her
executioners believe she was a witch? How did an illiterate peasant
girl take command of an army and seat a king on the throne of France?
We'll explore the remarkable story of the woman warrior who became a
saint.
 
9.00 p.m. |DTC| Mystery of the Persian Mummy
Encased in a gilded wooden coffin inside a stone sarcophagus, a
Persian princess mummy over 2,600 years old was found. Follow the
discoveries that turned this archaeological treasure into a murder
hunt.

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Most Evil Men in History: Francisco Pizzaro
dna

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Mystery of the Tibetan Mummy
In a lost corner of Tibet, a team of Discovery scientists have
uncovered the story of a centuries old body... perfectly intact. It
wasn't embalmed like the Egyptian pharaohs or preserved in a glacier.
Could this mysterious man have mummified himself?

10.30 p.m. |DCIVC| The Most Evil Men in History: Ivan the Terrible
dna
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Saturday, May 8
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Romans
Host Richard Karn looks at the Roman legionnaires, who conquered and
dominated most of the known world for 500 years, and left behind a
legacy of language, culture, architecture, and government.
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Sunday, May 9
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 7.00 p.m. |HINT| Greece: A Moment of Excellence   
Journey back to Athens, where the world's first democracy took seed,
as Pericles ushered in a Golden Age of unparalleled learning in
philosophy, architecture, science, art, and drama, when small city-
states in Greece rose from obscurity to ignite one of the most
spectacular explosions of cultural achievement in Western
Civilization's history. Learn why, the modern world still clings to
the ideals of Ancient Greece for intellectual and aesthetic
inspiration. Sam Waterston narrates.
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                        Channel Guide

A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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