David Meadows: Ancient World on Television

~ On TV: March 28-April 3

Mon, 28 Mar 2005 00:50:56 GMT

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The Ancient World on Television March 28 - April 3, 2005
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Monday, March 28
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5.00 p.m. |SCI| Who Killed Julius Caesar?
Historians, writers and film-makers have puzzled over the assassination of Julius Caesar for centuries. Using the latest technology and modern profiling techniques, experts reveal the truth behind history's most famous crime.

8.00 p.m. |SCI| What the Ancients Knew: The Chinese
Ancient Chinese researchers harnessed the power of the earth, wind, water and fire to provide emperors practical solutions for ruling empires. Many inventions such as movable type and the multistage rocket are creations of ancient Chinese scientists.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Christianity: The First 1000 Years, Part 1
The story of the crucifixion of Jesus, Paul's preachings to the Gentiles, the crackdown by Roman authorities, the conversion of Constantine, and the fall of Rome to the Goths in 461 AD. [part 2 follows]

9.00 p.m. |SCI| Secrets of the Buried Armies
In 1990, construction workers stumbled upon one of the most lavish mausoleums ever constructed. Over 8,000 silk-clad, life-size sculptures of soldiers accompanied Imperial Emperor Jing Di into the afterlife. Meet the ruler behind this palatial tribute.

10.00 p.m. |SCI| Mysterious Hanging Coffins of China
China's leading explorers have been trying to save the last vestiges of a society that buried their dead in coffins hanging off the side of limestone cliffs. Pollution, encroaching urbanization and graverobbers threaten to destroy these artifacts.
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Tuesday, March 29
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Eternal Stone
The second biggest pyramid in Egypt was built by the pharaoh Khephren, who also built the Sphinx; one of his statues was carved from gneiss, a rare stone that has not been found within 800 kilometres of his pyramid; where did the pharaoh find the stone?

3.30 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the Rebel Pharaoh
Akhenaten is ancient Egypt's most mysterious and puzzling pharaoh; for no apparent reason, he destroyed the established religion of Egypt and moved 50,000 people to a lonely bay on the edge of the Nile, where he built a magnificent city from scratch.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Joshua at the Walls of Jericho
We know the walls of the legendary city "came tumblin' down." We'll explore when. Archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon argues that Jericho fell before Joshua arrived, and Professor Bryant Wood supports the biblical version of events

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Uncovered: Chaos and Kings
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Emperor of the Steppes
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World--The Celts
In the First Millennium BC, the tribes known as the Celts were the dominant force on the continent of Europe. In fringe regions like Ireland, the Celtic people continued to flourish long into the Christian Age. These were warriors with a unique way of life, as this fascinating episode reveals. Dark religious rituals and a love of bloody fighting were a vital part of their life, and classical writers condemned what they saw as a barbarian lifestyle. But we now know that Celtic culture was rich and sophisticated. Buried Celtic treasures have revealed their achievement in crafts such as jewelry, while the great legends of Irish literature confirm that epic storytelling was also part of the life of this still-mysterious ancient people.
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Wednesday, March 30
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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. |DTC| Napoleon's Obsession: Quest for Egypt
In a plot to conquer Egypt, Napoleon set sail with 17,000 troops, 700 horses and 150 scientists. Though his conquest failed, research of the scientists that accompanied him gave birth to modern archeology and Egyptology.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Sailing with the Phoenicians
Sail with a Phoenician captain along the trade routes of the Mediterranean to the ancient ports of Byblos, Rhodes, Tharros, Motya, and the famous Roman naval base at Carthage. Phoenicians, the ancient inhabitants of modern-day Lebanon, were known to be expert sailors. State-of-the-art technology and 3-D graphics allow viewers to see through the eyes of one these seaworthy Phoenicians, and insights from leading archaeology experts enhance the reality.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| The Roman Empire in Africa
During the 2nd century AD, Roman war veterans were granted land in Northern Africa as a sign of gratitude from the politicians. This arid climate proved beneficial in the planting of vast olive groves and wheat fields. The area was prosperous and began to take on many aspects of Roman culture. We'll take a virtual tour through some of the numerous wealthy provinces, including the amphitheatre at El-Djem and the ingenious villa built to escape the hot African climate, and aided by state-of-the-art technology and 3-D graphics, see them as only the original inhabitants could have.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Great Scientists: Aristotle
Dr. Allan Chapman, Oxford University professor and historian of science, presents this humorous and entertaining series charting the life and times of some of the world's most influential scientists. Using a blend of archive footage, animation, and comedy dramatizations, Chapman presents engaging and accessible introductions to their complex theories and ideas. We begin with the Father of Science--Aristotle, a man whose ideas were so important in the foundation of science that they remained unchallenged for nearly 2,000 years. A student of Plato's Academy, Aristotle challenged commonly held--and incorrect--views of the world. Allan Chapman journeys from Oxford's lecture theaters to the sunny beaches of Greece to tell us about the man who discovered the four elements--earth, air, wind, and fire--and first established the idea that there is a logical explanation for everything.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU|William the Conqueror
William's story begins in Northern France with his accession as William of Normandy in 1035. Over the next 30 years, he solidifies his rule through marriage, diplomacy, battle, intrigue, and savage intimidation. His foes prove no match. He builds numerous castles and cathedrals in Normandy to legitimize his rule, while laying claim as the rightful heir of Edward the Confessor and the throne of England. But when Edward dies in 1066, he bestows heir status on the Anglo-Saxon King Harold of Godwin. An enraged William, feeling betrayed by Edward and Harold, seeks papal support of his claim to the English throne. When it is granted what follows is the first D-Day--but in reverse: William's invasion of England from France. Join us for a riveting look at the invasion and the innovations William brought to his new empire.

9.30 p.m. |HINT| Meet the Ancestors, Part 1
Charismatic archaeologist Julian Richards visits sites around the globe and uses the latest forensic techniques to illuminate the lives of ancient peoples. We follow him and his scientists as they seek out and then unravel a wide variety of material clues from graves and cremations that let our ancestors speak for themselves.

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Atlantis
What do we really know about the lost city of Atlantis and what happened on the day it died? Legend tells us that the golden civilization became so corrupt and depraved that it was destroyed by the angry gods, but did the city ever exist at all?

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Real Attila the Hun
No ruler in history represents the unbridled rage and brutality of the barbarian as much as Attila the Hun. In the 5th century, Attila swept through Europe, effectively extinguishing the classical Roman Empire. And for a time, he held the destiny of all of Western Europe firmly in his grasp. But in the end, it was Attila who unwittingly secured the future of the civilized world and Christian Europe. After his death, the Hun Empire began to break up, and the marauding Huns "scattered to the winds."

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Beauport Park, Sussex
A Roman bathhouse unearthed near a huge mound of iron slag near the golf course at Beauport Park, Sussex, England, leads host Tony Robinson (Baldrick in Blackadder) to ask: "What is a Roman bathhouse doing here completely on its own, 40 miles from the nearest Roman town?" The search for other Roman buildings is on. There could be a lost city or forgotten fort, and Time Team, aided by surveyors, geophysicists, and even a dowser, have just three days to find it.
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Thursday, March 31
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Malaria and the Fall of Rome
Was malaria behind the decline and fall of one of the most powerful empires the world has ever seen?

7.00 p.m. |SCI| Mummies of the Philippines
The recent discovery of ancient mummies in the Philippines ignites new interest among scientists. A modern, high-tech examination reveals a surprisingly sophisticated mummification technique used by these warrior/headhunters.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Caligula: Reign of Madness
Caligula ruled the Roman Empire fewer than four years, and was only 28 when assassinated by officers of his guard in 41 AD. His reign was a legendary frenzy of lunacy, murder, and lust. Between executions, he staged spectacular orgies, made love to his sister, and declared himself a living god. Join us for a look at this devoted son, murderer, pervert, and loving father whose anguished life was far more bizarre than the myth that surrounds him.

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Pyramids Are Everywhere
Travel beyond Egypt to Java, China and Iraq to learn why civilizations around the globe constructed pyramids. Ancient people were striving to be closer to God and the laws of physics required them to start with a broad base as they built upward.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Adam & Eve: Lost Innocence
A look at the world's first couple, who are credited with inventing civilization as we know it. We also compare similar stories in religions around the world.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| The Emperor of the Steppes
In a huge undertaking, researchers and archaeologists working in Upper Mongolia unearthed the sepulcher of the Emperor of the Steppes. This expedition may reveal insight into Mongolian history dating back to the second century BC.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Mummies That Made Themselves
Travel to Japan to learn how Shingon Buddhist monks mummified their own bodies while still alive as a way to become Buddha in their own body. Learn how they stopped decomposition and if this painful process was worth the ultimate prize of immorality.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Mystery of the Miami Circle
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9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Who Killed Julius Caesar
Historians writers and film-makers have puzzled over the assassination of Julius Caesar for centuries. Using the latest technology and modern profiling techniques experts reveal the truth behind history's most famous crime.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Quest for the Lost Pharaoh
Follow Egyptologist Vassil Dobrev as he uncovers a hidden tomb of enormous proportions. By analyzing the hieroglyphics and the structure and placement of the tomb, Vassil reveals that the tomb dates back some 4,500 years.
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6.00 p.m. |DTC| The Quest for the True Cross
Based on the New York Times best-seller, scholarly detective work and historical adventure draw conclusions about the remains of Christ's actual cross. This comprehensive study could overturn centuries of academic assumptions about the crucifixion.

8.00 p.m. |NGU| Who Built Stonehenge?
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9.00 p.m. |SCI| The Helike: Real Atlantis
In 373 BC, the Greek city of Helike was destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami and disappeared into the sea. Modern archaeologists have spent decades searching for the lost underwater city until crucial clues finally came from geology.
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Sunday, April 3
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Beauport Park, Sussex
A Roman bathhouse unearthed near a huge mound of iron slag near the golf course at Beauport Park, Sussex, England, leads host Tony Robinson (Baldrick in Blackadder) to ask: "What is a Roman bathhouse doing here completely on its own, 40 miles from the nearest Roman town?" The search for other Roman buildings is on. There could be a lost city or forgotten fort, and Time Team, aided by surveyors, geophysicists, and even a dowser, have just three days to find it.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The True Story of Hannibal
One of history's greatest military leaders, at age nine Hannibal accompanied his father Hamilcar Barca on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy vowed eternal hatred for Rome, his people's bitter rival. Twenty years later, in 218 BC, he left New Carthage (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war on "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants. After crossing the Pyrénées and Rhône River, he traversed the Alps while beset by snowstorms, landslides, and hostile mountain tribes. This 2-hour special brings to life the story of the Carthaginian general who struck fear in all Roman hearts and wreaked havoc with his masterful military tactics, bringing the mighty Roman Republic to the brink of ruin. Archaeologists, historians, and military experts guide us through ancient Carthage and give insight into his military strategy up to defeat at Zama in 203 BC.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Third Crusade
Proclaimed by Pope Gregory VIII, the Third Crusade (1189-1192) set out to reclaim Jerusalem from Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, who had seized it after the Battle of Hittin in 1187. Led by the three great leaders of Western Christendom--Richard I, Frederick I, and Philip II--the Crusaders left home with high hopes and expectations. Using groundbreaking 3-D CGI animation, combined with atmospheric recreations, we'll show viewers why their hopes would be dashed and expectations go largely unmet.

9.00 p.m. |TLC| Noah's Ark: The True Story
Search for the truth behind the story of Noah and his ark. Find out how Noah could have built such a structure and whether or not a great flood took place on the earth. The search for remains of the ark continues today.
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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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~ On TV March 21-27

Sun, 20 Mar 2005 14:12:05 GMT

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The Ancient World on Television March 21-27, 2005
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Monday, March 21
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Mystery of the Shroud
Students discover a 2 000-year-old shroud at a cemetery near Jerusalem; if it is from the 1st century its discovery could undermine claims that the infamous Shroud of Turin is Christ's burial cloth.

7.00 p.m. |NGU| Return of the Mummy
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8.00 p.m. |HINT| Paganism
Presenter Christy Kenneally explores the art and architecture of the ancient creed of paganism. His journey takes him to the huge capstone dolmen of Pentre Ifan in Wales, and the magnificent megalithic Neolithic Passage Tomb of Newgrange, in County Meath, Ireland. In France, he explores the 3,000 standing stones of Carnac, Brittany, and in northern Spain, he rediscovers the ancient rock art-filled Altamira caves. Finally, he visits the fascinating Dogon Tribal Lands in Mali, West Africa, where he witnesses a chicken being slaughtered in a pagan ritual and joins the locals to watch a typical Dogon Mask Dance.

8.00 p.m. |NGU|The Diva Mummy
Two thousand years ago the lords and ladies of China's Han Dynasty lived lives of such opulent splendour they wanted to live forever - and some of them came close.

8.00 p.m. |SCI| What the Ancients Knew: The Egyptians
Belief in the afterlife propelled the ancient Egyptian culture and civilization. Using only rudimentary techniques and tools they created unrivaled objects of perfection.

9.00 p.m. |SCI| Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians showed the world how boundless ambition and vast quantities of human labor could transform rock and stone into the most incredible monuments ever created. Meet the pharaohs, engineers and laborers who built the wonders of Egypt.

9.00 p.m. |NGU|Hidden Pyramids of Peru
It is one of humanity’s epic journeys. Thousands of years ago people first came out of the wild and formed civilisation. They would build huge monuments, like the pyramids and all the great cities of the Ancient World, but why did they do it? What forces gave birth to civilisation? For years archaeologists have been trying to get back to when it all began to find the answer and now at last it seems they may have done it for they are now exploring a lost city of pyramids in Peru.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Secrets of the Nasca Lines
Etched into the driest desert in the world, the mysterious lines and figures of Nasca in Southern Peru are invisible from the ground. Thought to have been made by the Nasca people, who flourished between 200 BC and 600 AD, in fact, these huge drawings were not discovered until the 1930s--and only then by commercial airline pilots who happened to over-fly them. Ever since, they have intrigued the world. Who built them, and why? Host, explorer, and survival expert Josh Bernstein takes on the secrets of the Nasca Lines, while flying micro-lites and powered para-gliders, clambering through thousand-year old irrigation tunnels, and even recreating rituals with contemporary Native Americans.

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Curses of Ancient Egypt
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10.00 p.m. |SCI| Great Sphinx: Lord of the Pyramids
New theories suggest the Great Sphinx may predate the pyramids, and some believe the legendary Hall of Records may be hidden under it. Explore the mystery of the history of the Sphinx and attempts at its restoration.
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the First Egyptians
The team searches in a desert valley where Egyptian culture began to take shape and in Egypt's oldest city for clues to the identity of the ancient people who created this remarkable civilization.

3.30 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the Pyramids
The teams tries to piece together the logic behind the geography of the royal tombs, including Saqqara and Giza; does the answer lie in the geology of the Nile Valley, or in Egyptian religion and myth?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Bible's Greatest Secrets
In the Holy Land, specialized archaeologists sift through the living sands to uncover civilizations that succumbed to time. We trace biblical archaeology's history and profile some of its prominent figures like the eccentric professor who had his head preserved for posterity, and a husband and wife team who have spent their lives digging the sands of Israel. We also explore the future of biblical archaeology and examine the high-tech tools that will someday make digging with pick and shovel obsolete.

7.00 p.m. |NGU| Ancient Tomb Robbers
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Journey Through the Valley of the Kings
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8.00 p.m. |NGU| Egypt's Warrior King
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Empire of the Queen of Sheba
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9.00 p.m. |NGU| Into the Great Pyramid
Join Dr. Zahi Hawass as he unravels the mystery of both how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built, and who executed the awe-inspiring enterprise

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Death Cult of the Incas
The Catholic conquistadors who conquered the Incas received many cultural shocks--particularly the Inca cult of the dead. We'll journey back to discover why the Incas held lavish banquets with mummified ancestors, sought their advice, and built lavish estates in their honor.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
Throughout the course of history, many great civilizations have flourished in the area we now identify as Turkey, which forms a natural bridge between Europe and Asia. Join us on a virtual tour of Gordiyon (also known as Gordium), the domain of King Midas, Hattusa, the famous Hittite capital with its spectacular royal citadel, and the later cities ruled by the Greeks during the days of the Byzantine Empire. Using state-of-the-art computer technology and the latest in archaeological exploration, we walk viewers through ancient sites along with the citizens of the time.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| The Assassination of King Tut
Did King Tut's gleaming death mask hide an ancient homicide? Dead since 1323 B.C. and hastily mummified, Egypt's boy king lay in an unfinished tomb until its 1922 discovery. Modern forensics sheds light on what caused the blows to the King's skull.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Travels through Greece
By the 2nd century AD, Greece had long been steeped in myth, tradition, and a rich history that made it a major tourist destination even then. In this episode, we travel with a Roman senator as he journeys to artistic and cultural treasures of Greece, including Corinth's welcoming agora (the center of civic activity), the acoustically perfect Theater at Epidaurus, and the famous sporting competitions and chariot races of Olympia, as well as its majestic Temple of Zeus. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we explore these celebrated ancient sites and see them as only the original inhabitants could.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Hannibal
No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be complete without the name of Hannibal, who was both feared and respected by his enemies. Hannibal's tactical genius is illustrated with exciting dramatic reconstructions of his victories.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Thetford, Norfolk
Time Team goes back to school when they are invited to investigate a mystery at Thetford Grammar School in Norfolk, England, where clues in the school grounds may lead to the remains of a Norman cathedral and prove that the site might also have been the ancient ecclesiastical center of East Anglia. They are also assigned another task: to trace the origins of the medieval walls in the school playground. Were they part of a 14th-century friary? Can they solve the mysteries in the 3-day time limit?

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Pyramid of Doom: An Ancient Murder Mystery
Excavations at an ancient pyramid in Peru reveal some 70 skeletons grotesquely splayed across a mud plaza in positions of sudden, violent death. An archaeological team reveals a dark side of one of antiquity's most brilliant civilizations.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Egypt: Quest for Immortality
Beneath the sands of Egypt in 1922, Howard Carter prepares to breach the final barrier between the modern world and the most coveted prize in archaeology--the tomb of the Boy-King, Tutankhamun, intact and untouched for thousands of years. Join us as we probe the enduring legacy of the pharaohs in this Emmy Award-winning series narrated by Sam Waterston. Features dramatic reenactments, location footage, and recent archaeological discoveries to help reconstruct the ancient past.
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Mysteries of Noah and the Flood
Despite minimal scientific evidence that the flood described in the Bible actually occurred, scientists and religious scholars have long been consumed with the search for Noah's Ark.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Pt. 1
A chronicle of the legendary rulers of ancient Egypt and the immense monuments they built to their own greatness. Their wonders include the Great Pyramid of Giza, the temples of Karnak and Luxor, and the treasures of King Tut.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| What is Truth?
This is the story of a book, which at first sight is not very impressive--a collection of 27 compositions; and 21 of them letters. All were originally written in Greek. We do not have a single page or even the smallest scrap of any of the original writings. All we have are copies of copies written many years afterwards. And yet the impact of this book on the world is hard to exaggerate; impossible to measure. Christians have confidently revered the New Testament as authoritative--the word of God. But ours is a questioning age, and this series examines the truth behind the writings of the New Testament. Part 1 looks at the most famous quartet in history--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Were they the men who wrote the four gospels? Who were they? Why did they write them and when?

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Bible's Greatest Secrets
In the Holy Land, specialized archaeologists sift through the living sands to uncover civilizations that succumbed to time. We trace biblical archaeology's history and profile some of its prominent figures like the eccentric professor who had his head preserved for posterity, and a husband and wife team who have spent their lives digging the sands of Israel. We also explore the future of biblical archaeology and examine the high-tech tools that will someday make digging with pick and shovel obsolete.
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Friday, March 25
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: The Celts
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Ancestors: The Princess and The Pauper
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7.00 p.m. |SCI| Mummies
Thousands of years before Egyptians began mummifying their dead, Chileans mastered the art. Mummies discovered under a sand dune in Chile were wrapped in embroidered cloth depicting severed human heads and hallucinogenic plants.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Augustus: First of the Emperors
Story of the bloodthirsty leader who was also one of the most able statesmen in world history. His rule launched the Pax Romana (Roman Peace) that marked the high point of the empire.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Holy Grail & Noah's Ark
Sought for millennia by kings, knights and adventurers, the Holy Grail represents the ultimate treasure to its possessor; researchers combines science with theology to prove that Noah and his ark actually existed.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU|The Search for John the Baptist
John the Baptist's time on the biblical stage was brief, yet he left an indelible mark on Christianity. We know that he began the sacrament of baptism, but was he also the man behind the message of Jesus? Does a secretive Middle Eastern sect practice ancient rituals handed down directly from John? Despite mentions in the Gospels and the works of the Jewish historian Josephus, little was known about the historical John until now. We follow in the footsteps of the prophet and examine startling new archaeological evidence that provides the first concrete proof of the life of this enigmatic biblical character.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mary: Mother of Jesus
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9.00 p.m. |NGU| Quest for Noah's Flood
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10.00 p.m. |NGU| King Solomon's Tablet
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10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Conquerors: Peter the Great
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Saturday, March 26
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4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Jesus of Nazareth
Movie. In this reverent depiction of the life of Christ, director Franco Zeffirelli uses the Gospel accounts and an all-star cast to mighty effect. Beginning before the Nativity, Part 1 stars Olivia Hussey as Mary and Yorgo Voyagis as Joseph. The Three Wise Men are portrayed by James Earl Jones, Donald Pleasence, and Fernando Rey. Christopher Plummer plays King Herod Antipas, who has John the Baptist (Michael York) put to death.

8.00 p.m. |NGU| Da Vinci and The Mystery of the Shroud
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9.00 p.m. |NGU| Unlocking Da Vinci's Code : The Full Story
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Sunday, March 27
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10.00 a.m. |DISCU| Discovery Channel is running a marathonish sort of thing on Jesus-related matters beginning at 10.00 a.m., interrupted by a program on Genghis Khan at 3.00 p.m. and one on Kublai Khan at 4.00.

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Lost Youth of Jesus
Thousands of Christians make pilgrimages to the Holy Land yearly to visit sites connected to Jesus. But are they authentic? The search for the historical Jesus began with the first pilgrim--Constantine the Great's mother Helena Augusta. Scholars have been trying to prove--or disprove--her amazing claims ever since. Traveling to Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Sepphoris in the footsteps of Jesus, we run into heated debate about where he was born, baptized, and grew up, and reveal startling new discoveries.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| From Galilee to Jerusalem
Following in the footsteps of Jesus, we dig for the truth behind "accepted" Holy Land sites and review archaeological controversy about these important religious places. We examine: an Israeli scholar's 1987 discovery of the lost city of Bethsaida, where Jesus called his first disciples, healed a blind man, and fed the multitudes; a boat on the Galilee's shoreline dating to the time of Jesus; a house in Capernaum that may have belonged to St. Peter; and the possible grave of Lazarus.

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Way of the Cross
The search for evidence of Jesus's life moves to Jerusalem and the traditional sites associated with his final days. Deep beneath the city, we explore the buried remains of Herod's temple and tread a pavement where Jesus may have walked. Delving into the mysterious histories of the Cenacle Room, Gethsemane, and the Roman Praetorium, we investigate the latest archaeological theories concerning probable sites of Jesus's last supper, arrest, and trial. Does science support or refute biblical accounts?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Thetford, Norfolk
Time Team goes back to school when they are invited to investigate a mystery at Thetford Grammar School in Norfolk, England, where clues in the school grounds may lead to the remains of a Norman cathedral and prove that the site might also have been the ancient ecclesiastical center of East Anglia. They are also assigned another task: to trace the origins of the medieval walls in the school playground. Were they part of a 14th-century friary? Can they solve the mysteries in the 3-day time limit?

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Mysteries of Golgotha
Recounting the final footsteps in the life of Jesus, we explore the traditional sites of his crucifixion and burial. Does the Church of the Holy Sepulcher truly contain the Rock of Calvary and the tomb of Jesus, or could the Garden Tomb be the authentic site? We investigate the most recent archaeological evidence and learn how it may finally answer this fascinating question.

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Spear of Jesus
In the Hofsburg Museum in Vienna, Austria, lies a metal spearhead said to have been used to pierce the side of Christ during his crucifixion; for the first time, scientific testing establishes if this ancient relic really is the Spear of Christ.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Noah's Ark: The True Story
Search for the truth behind the story of Noah and his ark; find out how Noah could have built such a structure and whether or not a great flood took place on Earth; the search for remains of the ark continues today.

9.00 p.m. |NGU| The Crucifixion
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9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Real Family of Jesus, The - Part One
Little is known about Jesus' family—who they were and what role they played in his public life. Uncover evidence from the gospels and archeology that reveals Jesus as a part of a large extended family that spearheaded the spread of Christianity.

10.00 p.m. |DISCU| Real Family of Jesus, The - Part Two
The traditional image of the Holy Family includes Jesus, Mary and Joseph, but Jesus lived in a society in which the extended family was the norm. Find out how Jesus' network of relations inspired and supported his work as founder of Christianity.

10.00 p.m. |SCI| Who Killed Julius Caesar?
Historians, writers and film-makers have puzzled over the assassination of Julius Caesar for centuries. Using the latest technology and modern profiling techniques, experts reveal the truth behind history's most famous crime.
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Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:32:55 GMT

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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Mystery Gold of the Black Sea Warriors
Long before Egypt and Babylon left their imprint on history, a remarkable culture crafted a vast treasure trove of exquisite golden objects that dazzles the eye and tantalizes the senses. They were the Thracians. Feared and ruthless warriors, they challenged the might of the Greek and Roman empires. According to Homer, they fought on the side of Troy during the Trojan Wars. They left behind an enduring legacy, epitomized by the renegade slave Spartacus, then disappeared into history's mists.

8.00 p.m. |SCI| What the Ancients Knew: The Romans
Backed by the legions, military and engineering skills, the Romans built one of the largest empires in human history. Technology helped shape the ancient world and reverberates in our western lifestyle and amenities today.

9.00 p.m. |SCI| Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome
Recreate these spectacular, awe-inspiring monuments. The men who envisioned the Pantheon, the Aqueducts of Rome, the Via Appia, the Baths of Caracalla, Trajan's Markets, Circus Maximus and the Colosseum created the epitome of human achievement.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Lost Tribe of Israel
The mystery of the 10 Lost Tribes of Israel has fascinated people through the ages. Explorers claim to have discovered evidence of the "lost tribes" all over the world, from Australia to Siberia, but few if any such claims have been backed up by solid evidence. But now a provocative possibility about the whereabouts of one of the tribes has emerged--and it's 4,000 miles from Israel--in Southern Africa. Host and explorer Josh Bernstein retraces the amazing journey that the Lemba people claim they made centuries ago. It stretches from the heart of modern South Africa to the ancient stone cities of Zimbabwe...and then onto the shores of the Mediterranean and the city of Jerusalem. And the evidence for this journey is more than anecdotal. As Josh discovers, recent DNA studies point to the Lemba's true origin in the Middle East.

10.00 p.m. |SCI| The Mummies of Rome
The discovery of two Roman-age mummies in a tomb outside Rome was a shock to the scientific community, since there is no record of mummification in Rome's annals. Trace the ongoing steps being taken to unravel this mystery.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Mummy: The Inside Story
In an incredible investigation that uncovers the inside story of how the British Museum in London resurrected an Egyptian mummy in cyberspace, we begin in the museum basement and end where no one has gone before. Egyptologist John Taylor and a team of virtual reality experts from computer giant SGI transformed the mummified body of Nesperennub--an ancient Egyptian priest--into the world's first virtual mummy. From a set of 1500 CAT scans, they created a 3-D model of the mummy that could be "unwrapped" in the computer. The stunning stereoscopic images reveal Nesperennub's body in amazing clarity--and exactly like the embalmers left it in 800 BC! By going under the wraps of Nesperennub, we journey into the life and times of this ancient Egyptian.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Flying Pyramids Soaring Stones
How did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids and lift obelisks? These spectacular feats of engineering defy explanation. Theories about ropes, ramps, ingenuity, and brute force abound. Even aliens have been credited. But no definitive answer to this enigma exists. Now, an extraordinary new theory is being tested. Expert sailors, Egyptians used wind power on the Nile. Could they also harness the power of the wind on land and use land sails, or kites, to help lift heavy stones?
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Legend Hunters: The Holy Grail & Noah's Ark
Sought for millennia by kings, knights and adventurers, the Holy Grail represents the ultimate treasure to its possessor; researchers combines science with theology to prove that Noah and his ark actually existed.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Jerusalem: Holy Deadly City
The history of the city that is the spiritual center of three of the world's major religions. Explores the mysteries hidden under the city, far from the view of tourists, and shows what the city was like at the time of the great kings David and Solomon.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Pyramid of Doom: An Ancient Murder Mystery
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Persian Mummy
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10.00 p.m. |NGU| Stealing History
Vestiges of Egypt's proud history still stand aboveground--and are also buried below. This is the story of an ancient land and the priceless treasures it holds.

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Superweapons of the Ancient World: The Claw
History says that Archimedes created a terrifying secret weapon that plucked Roman warships from the sea and smashed them against the rocks; could such a devastating weapon have been built using available technology in 213 BC?

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Road to El Dorado
Discover the gems of the 15th century Incan empire, a domain which covered much of South America. The splendid cities of Cuzco and Chairana and the grandeur of Machu Picchu captivated the imagination and, unfortunately, greed of the Spanish conquistadors. Lifelike virtual construction gives viewers a close look at the massive sacred grounds of the Temple of the Sun at Cuzco, religious and political capital of a world known to generations of European adventurers as El Dorado.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| The Lost Cities of the Maya
Between the 3rd and 10th centuries AD, the Mayan civilization ruled much of Central America. Travel back to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulúm, Chichén Itzá, and the capital Palenque, with its breathtaking pyramid built by master mathematicians. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we take viewers on a virtual tour of these ancient cities to see them as only their inhabitants could have done.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Superweapons of the Ancient World: The Ram
The team, including top military engineers from the U.S. military academy at West Point, re-creates a Roman tortoise ram and tests it by trying to demolish a specially re-created replica of an ancient six-metre-high, 3.5-metre-thick city wall.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Hartlepool, Northumbria
In 640 AD, on a storm-swept headland surrounded on three sides by the sea, St. Aidan founded a monastery at what is now modern-day Hartlepool in Northumbria, England. Occupied by both monks and nuns, it survived for three centuries before finally being destroyed by the Danes in the 9th century. Join Time Team as they investigate the site and unearth a piece of metal thought to be a clasp from a book used in the monastery and a complete female burial--all in three days!

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Aegean: Legacy of Atlantis
This episode of the Emmy Award-winning series explores ancient civilizations that spread through the Aegean Sea and searches for historical roots of some of Western civilization's oldest legends, including an examination of ruins on the Greek Island of Thera (modern-day Santorini) for the basis of the Atlantis legend. On Crete, the Greek mainland, and Turkey, we follow the trail of clues that leads from ancient myths to evidence of the Trojan War, Trojan Horse, Minoan civilization, and the Minotaur. Sam Waterston narrates.
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Thursday, March 17
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4.00 p.m. |DISCC| Superweapons of the Ancient World: The Claw
History says that Archimedes created a terrifying secret weapon that plucked Roman warships from the sea and smashed them against the rocks; could such a devastating weapon have been built using available technology in 213 BC?

5.00 p.m. |DISCC| Superweapons of the Ancient World: The Ram
The team, including top military engineers from the U.S. military academy at West Point, re-creates a Roman tortoise ram and tests it by trying to demolish a specially re-created replica of an ancient six-metre-high, 3.5-metre-thick city wall.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 4
Cleopatra uses her cunning mix of politics and seduction in a desperate bid to maintain her power, but fails.

9.00 p.m. |NGU| Stonehenge
Why was it built? Who did it? These questions surround Stonehenge -- one of the history's greatest unsolved mysteries. Explore cutting edge theories and watch as a leading scientist attempts to crack the mystery.
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Friday, March 18
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| MTA: The Lost City of Roman Britain
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9.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Sphinx Unmasked
The Sphinx is the largest free-standing stone sculpture on Earth, but for most of the 4,500 years of its existence, its true origin and the identity of its face have been cloaked in mystery; an Egyptologist is on the verge of cracking the riddle.

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Conquerors: Alexander the Great
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Hartlepool, Northumbria
In 640 AD, on a storm-swept headland surrounded on three sides by the sea, St. Aidan founded a monastery at what is now modern-day Hartlepool in Northumbria, England. Occupied by both monks and nuns, it survived for three centuries before finally being destroyed by the Danes in the 9th century. Join Time Team as they investigate the site and unearth a piece of metal thought to be a clasp from a book used in the monastery and a complete female burial--all in three days!

8.00 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.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Genghis Khan: Rise of the Conqueror
He was a man who combined savagery with sheer tactical genius. Follow the rise to glory of Genghis Kahn, a man who became the greatest conqueror the world has ever known, measuring his territories not in thousands but in millions of square miles.

9.00 p.m. |HINT|Viking! The Norse Raiders
During the long years of the Dark Ages, there was no more feared sight than that of a Viking longship on the horizon. The Norsemen were ruthless warriors who plundered for land and gold as they made settlements in Britain, most notably in York. We take viewers back to 991 BC to experience the Battle of Maldon--a battle for which history provides the only detailed description of an Anglo-Saxon army during the Viking era. Features groundbreaking 3-D CGI animation combined with atmospheric recreations.

10.00 p.m. |DISCU| Khubla Khan: Fall of the Mongol Hordes
The night before his invasion of Japan, Kublai Khan's fleet of 4,000 ships was decimated by a catastrophic hurricane. Now, a team of underwater archaeologists uses the wreck of a huge Mongol warship to revisit the final moments of Khan's legendary glory.
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Sun, 06 Mar 2005 22:44:58 GMT

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10.00 p.m. |HINT| Gods & Goddesses
The world of the Ancient Greeks lives on today through its mythology. For countless generations prior to biblical times, tales of gods and goddesses were passed down by storytellers and interwoven into traditions and philosophies. Each city devoted itself to particular gods. But these gods also had human frailties. Where did the pantheon originate? Did any of the stories in Greek mythology actually occur? We look at new archaeological evidence that supports the possibility.

10.00 p.m. |SCI| Queen of Sheba: Behind the Myth
The name of the Queen of Sheba is synonymous with the exotic and the erotic, and yet she has remained a tantalizing mystery. Follow the work of archaeologists as they piece together the dramatic life of one history's most enigmatic queens.
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4.00 a.m. |DCIVC| Leonardo's Dream Machines
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Ancient Clues: In Search of Warrior Women
Excavation of a series of large earthen burial mounds near the Black Sea leads to new discoveries about the role women played in defensive and offensive warfare within the ancient nomadic Sarmation culture.

3.30 p.m. |DISCC| Ancient Clues: The Mummy's Curse
When an amateur archaeologist opens an unmarked crypt beneath a church in the Italian hamlet of Cereto, he stumbles onto the epic tale of a doctor excommunicated for practising early forms of surgery.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Herod the Great
Explores the life of King Herod, the great builder who left behind Masada and the Temple Mount. Was he a great king or a ruthless killer?

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Tibetan Mummy
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Atlantis in the Andes
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico
Travel to the ancient city of Teotihuacán, home of the magnificent pyramids and Temple of the Feathered Spirit.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of Archaeology: Greek Cities in Italy
Nearly 2,800 years ago, a group of Greek settlers landed on the coast of Italy, an event that marked the start of the process that created Magna Graecia--(Latin for Greater Greece)--Greek colonization of Southern Italy and Sicily. Explore the computer-recreated streets of the original Greek colonies as we walk through Cumae, Pasteum, Puteoli, and Neapolis, reconstructed using the most advanced computer graphics.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of Archaeology: The Pyramids of the Sun
Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century. Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elaborate sacred temples that sit atop gigantic stepped pyramids. Witness the majesty of this warrior culture that has been unearthed by preeminent archaeologists below what is modern-day Mexico City. Take a virtual walking tour, right along with Aztec citizens, as our state-of-the-art technology coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics allow us to see the ancient sites as only the original inhabitants could.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC|Great Fire of Rome
In the early hours of July 19, 64 A.D, fire broke out in Rome. More than one million people ran for their lives as flames devoured their homes. The fire raged for more than a week. For centuries, questions surrounding the fire have remained unanswered. What—or who—started this raging inferno? This program takes viewers back to ancient times in search of definitive explanations.

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Who Built Stonehenge?
With the help of animation, CGI, and special effects, investigate who-or what-built Stonehenge.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Cirencester
Around 1,700 years ago, Corinium--modern day Cirencester--was the second-most important city in Roman Britain after Londinium. By about 300 AD, it had developed into a bustling, wealthy city. Time Team was drawn to Cirencester by the opportunity to excavate in the gardens of a number of properties near the center of old Corinium. Though it has been said that you can't put a shovel into the ground in Cirencester without unearthing Roman relics, Time Team adds their 2-spades worth!

11.00 p.m. |HISTU|Mesopotamia: Return to Eden
Leap back through time as this Emmy Award-winning series travels to the Fertile Crescent to recreate the ancient past using dramatic reenactments, visits to actual locations, and recent archaeological discoveries. This episode, narrated by Sam Waterston, explores ancient Mesopotamia, now located in Iraq; examines the kingdoms of Sumeria, Babylon, and Assyria; studies the origins of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths; and follows clues leading to the locations of the Garden of Eden, Tower of Babel, and Noah's Ark.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 3
Akhenaten the Heretic King and Queen Nefertiti rock Egypt to its foundations, and King Seti the First wages brilliant military campaigns against Egypt's enemies.

8.00 p.m. |HINT|Maintaining the Truth
Part 2 investigates the letters of the New Testament, many of which warn the early Christian communities against heretics and their teachings. We examine the letters of the brothers of Jesus, James and Jude, and look at how the Jewish movement in Jerusalem, led by James, eventually clashed with Paul's preachings on Christ. And speaking of Paul, we look at Saul's conversion to Paul, and how his subsequent correspondences with the Mediterranean congregations helped Christianity grow from a seed movement in its homeland into a pullulating global movement.
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7.00 p.m. |DTC| Sodom and Gomorrah
Examine geological clues to a natural disaster responsible for one of the most dramatic apocalyptic events in history. Search for evidence of earthquakes and landslides that sparked the fires that consumed the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World
An original profile of the explorer that reveals details of his life that will surprise many viewers. Columbus received little credit for his discoveries and died a broken and largely forgotten man.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| The Early Years
Explore the strange fables that surround Jesus' birth. Follow the childhood and early adult years of Jesus using a first century living museum newly opened in Nazareth. Find out why Jesus began his mission and why he chose to live his life the way he did.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| The Mission
Learn how Jesus carried out his ministry as a healer and exorcist and how his taste for parties with undesirable guests became an attack on religious authorities. Follow him to Jerusalem and see how dangerous it was for him during the Passover Festival.

9.00 p.m. |SCI| Leonardo's Incredible Machines - Part One
Leonardo da Vinci was a brilliant inventor and engineer as well as a gifted painter. Modern engineers try to rebuild da Vinci's inventions to his specifications as found in his famous coded drawings.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Mysterious Death of Cleopatra
The daughter of an incestuous marriage, Cleopatra married and murdered her brothers, inheriting the throne of Egypt at age 17; her life was filled with the unexplained; experts reexamine the circumstances of Cleopatra's untimely death.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Last Days
Look at the last days of Jesus' life: the Last Supper; the Mount of Olives where he prayed and sweat blood; and the trial where he is condemned for blasphemy. Explore what may have accounted for his resurrection and find out what he may have looked like.

10.00 p.m. |SCI| Leonardo's Incredible Machines - Part Two
Leonardo da Vinci was a brilliant inventor and engineer as well as a gifted painter. Modern engineers try to rebuild da Vinci's inventions to his specifications as found in his famous coded drawings.

11.00 p.m. |DTC| The Quest for the True Cross
Based on the New York Times best-seller, scholarly detective work and historical adventure draw conclusions about the remains of Christ's actual cross. This comprehensive study could overturn centuries of academic assumptions about the crucifixion.

12.00 a.m. |DTC| Spear of Jesus
In the Hofsburg Museum in Vienna, Austria, lies a metal spearhead said to have been used to pierce the side of Christ during his crucifixion. For the first time, scientific testing will establish if this ancient relic really is the Spear of Christ.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Cirencester
Around 1,700 years ago, Corinium--modern day Cirencester--was the second-most important city in Roman Britain after Londinium. By about 300 AD, it had developed into a bustling, wealthy city. Time Team was drawn to Cirencester by the opportunity to excavate in the gardens of a number of properties near the center of old Corinium. Though it has been said that you can't put a shovel into the ground in Cirencester without unearthing Roman relics, Time Team adds their 2-spades worth!

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Superweapons of the Ancient World: The Claw
History says that Archimedes created a terrifying secret weapon that plucked Roman warships from the sea and smashed them against the rocks; could such a devastating weapon have been built using available technology in 213 BC?

9.00 p.m. |DISCC|Superweapons of the Ancient World: The Ram
The team, including top military engineers from the U.S. military academy at West Point, re-creates a Roman tortoise ram and tests it by trying to demolish a specially re-created replica of an ancient six-metre-high, 3.5-metre-thick city wall.
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Sun, 20 Feb 2005 16:33:15 GMT

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6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Digging for the Truth: The Holy Grail
For all its fame, the Holy Grail remains shrouded in mystery. What exactly was it? Could it have survived to this day? Why has it inspired so many treasure seekers? To Christians, it is the holiest of objects, the cup from which Jesus drank at the Last Supper, also believed to be the chalice that Joseph of Arimathea used to catch Christ's blood as he died on the cross. Though now thought of as a goblet, the actual word "grail" comes to us from the Latin word gradalis--a flat dish or shallow vessel brought to the table during various courses of a meal. The story itself did not originate until medieval times, when it helped inflame the Crusaders' quest. Host and adventurer Josh Bernstein follows the Grail's trail from Holy Land to medieval French castles to a dark chapter in the Nazi saga, when Hitler financed a search for the Grail to unite a secret society of knights. On the way, Josh learns its true meaning and power.

7.00 p.m. |BIO| Pompeii: Buried Alive
Exploration of the archaeological site of the city that was encrusted by incendiary ash when deadly Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Archaeological director Baldasarre Conticello takes viewers on a tour of Pompeii's ruins, and visits Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius at the same time.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU|Digging for the Truth: The Iceman Cometh
In 1991, a pair of vacationing German hikers stumbled onto one of the most remarkable finds in the history of archaeology: the perfectly preserved body of a 5,000-year old man. What made the discovery so important was more than just his state of physical preservation, but also the period of time from which he came--the very cusp of the age between stone and steel. Host and adventurer Josh Bernstein heads for the high Alps on the Austrian-Italian border to discover the latest secrets revealed by the clothes, weaponry, and body of Ötzi the Iceman. Josh faces down a deadly blizzard, helicopters out of near disaster, and comes face-to-face with a stone-cold, stone-age killer. Along the way, he discovers that the Iceman is rewriting our ideas about the life of our ancestors at the dawn of civilization--and he learns much about the character of Ötzi!
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Ancient Clues: Huaca de la Luna
Along the coast of northern Peru, a jumble of bones reveals the violent secret ceremonies of the Moche people.

3.30 p.m. |DISCC| Ancient Clues: Mass Death in Marseille
A work crew digging the foundation for a new apartment building comes across an ancient mass grave; scientists isolate the DNA of the infamous plague of 1720 which killed half the city in three months.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Murder in the Old West/ The Turin Mummies
In Wyoming, the skeleton of a man was uncovered in a sand dune. John and Heather apply their skills in 21st century forensics to a long-cold case. Can they reconstruct the last moments of this man from the 1850s?

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Priests of Amun
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Nile: The River of the Gods
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Sunken City
The ancient Roman city of Ostia was once a vital seaport. Yet it died a slow, painful death. This documentary explores the reasons for its demise and looks at the abandoned wasteland today.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Death Cult of the Incas
The Catholic conquistadors who conquered the Incas received many cultural shocks--particularly the Inca cult of the dead. We'll journey back to discover why the Incas held lavish banquets with mummified ancestors, sought their advice, and built lavish estates in their honor.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
Throughout the course of history, many great civilizations have flourished in the area we now identify as Turkey, which forms a natural bridge between Europe and Asia. Join us on a virtual tour of Gordiyon (also known as Gordium), the domain of King Midas, Hattusa, the famous Hittite capital with its spectacular royal citadel, and the later cities ruled by the Greeks during the days of the Byzantine Empire. Using state-of-the-art computer technology and the latest in archaeological exploration, we walk viewers through ancient sites along with the citizens of the time.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Pyramids Are Everywhere
Travel beyond Egypt to Java, China and Iraq to learn why civilizations around the globe constructed pyramids. Ancient people were striving to be closer to God and the laws of physics required them to start with a broad base as they built upward.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Pyramid Builders
Discover the genius of a handful of men responsible for one of man's greatest achievements. Rulers like Egypt's Imhotep, China's Emperor Chin and Mayan ruler Yax K'uk Mo masterminded some of the most ambitious structures in history.

11.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Greece: Journeys to the Gods
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Egypt: Quest for Immortality
Beneath the sands of Egypt in 1922, Howard Carter prepares to breach the final barrier between the modern world and the most coveted prize in archaeology--the tomb of the Boy-King, Tutankhamun, intact and untouched for thousands of years. Join us as we probe the enduring legacy of the pharaohs in this Emmy Award-winning series narrated by Sam Waterston. Features dramatic reenactments, location footage, and recent archaeological discoveries to help reconstruct the ancient past.
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Thursday, February 24
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Priests of Amun
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Most Evil Men in History: Caligula
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6.00 p.m. |DTC| Finding Atlantis
The search for the lost civilization of Atlantis has captured the imagination for the last 2,000 years. Examine the evidence gathered by three teams, each with its own theory. Discover mysterious links to ancient civilizations lost to time.

7.00 p.m. |NGU| Egyptian Mummies
Hidden for 25 centuries, a mummy lies among the remains of an elaborately carved coffin. Examine the mysteries surrounding the life and death of this Egyptian official and the secrets his tomb promises to unlock.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Pompeii: The Last Day
On August 24, AD 79, Mount Vesuvius showered the city of Pompeii with ash, smoke and rock. The city lay undisturbed under volcanic debris for more than 1,500 years. Follow a compelling account of the city's final 24 hours, based on the buried evidence.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| But Whose Truth Was the Truth?
In Part 3, we examine how heresies emerged, the literature they produced, and the dangers they posed to the early Christian Church. Few have heard of the 50 "other" gospels that circulated in antiquity, including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, and writings by Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate. Then, there are countless letters--some of them valid, others dangerously heretical, and a few that nearly made it into the accepted canon. And we learn in this investigation that if these "heresies" had been included in the New Testament, Christianity and our understanding of Christ would be fundamentally different.
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7.00 p.m. |DTC| The Pyramid of Doom: An Ancient Murder Mystery
Excavations at an ancient pyramid in Peru reveal some 70 skeletons grotesquely splayed across a mud plaza in positions of sudden, violent death. An archaeological team reveals a dark side of one of antiquity's most brilliant civilizations.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Napoleon's Lost Army
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8.00 p.m. |DTC| Death on the Nile
The Egyptian Empire tottered as the monsoon failed and the desert moved in. Journey to the Giza pyramids in the remote deserts of southern Egypt and visit the archaeological excavation where newly discovered skeletons show that people here died in agony.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Sodom and Gomorrah
Examine geological clues to a natural disaster responsible for one of the most dramatic apocalyptic events in history. Search for evidence of earthquakes and landslides that sparked the fires that consumed the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC|Becoming Alexander
Follow actor Colin Farrell as he prepares to bring Alexander the Great to life on the big screen; the political, military and historical context in which Alexander operated.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Maya Collapse
Journey into the heart of the Belize jungle to uncover clues to the demise of an extraordinarily advanced civilization. Could a devastating drought be the cause of the sudden death of millions? Examine the archaeological evidence.
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5.00 p.m. |HISTC| Beasts of the Roman Games
This program tells the story of how the Romans procured and transported thousands of wild animals from every corner of their Empire to feed the blood-thirsty sensationalism of "to the death" animal fights in Rome.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Medici Assassination
As head of the powerful 15th-century Florentine family, Lorenzo de' Medici was the ultimate Renaissance man. The leadership of Lorenzo and his family created an atmosphere of culture, sophistication, and wisdom that enabled Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli to flourish artistically. Just as skilled at politics, the wealthy Medici ruled Florence for centuries without holding an office. Their power to bestow and withhold favors made them feared and revered, loved and hated. On April 26, 1478, a gang of men repeatedly attacked Lorenzo and his brother Giuliano with knives in the Duomo cathedral during high Mass. Giuliano died, but a wounded Lorenzo survived. For centuries, historians believed the Pazzi family, Medici banking rivals, were at the center of the complex plot. Now, Dr. Marcello Simonetta, a historian at Wesleyan University, offers a shocking twist. Did the Pazzi Conspiracy include a much broader range of perpetrators, reaching all the way to the Vatican?
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Sunday, February 27
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Thetford, Norfolk
Time Team goes back to school when they are invited to investigate a mystery at Thetford Grammar School in Norfolk, England, where clues in the school grounds may lead to the remains of a Norman cathedral and prove that the site might also have been the ancient ecclesiastical center of East Anglia. They are also assigned another task: to trace the origins of the medieval walls in the school playground. Were they part of a 14th-century friary? Can they solve the mysteries in the 3-day time limit?
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~ On TV February 14-20

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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Mystery Gold of the Black Sea Warriors
Long before Egypt and Babylon left their imprint on history, a remarkable culture crafted a vast treasure trove of exquisite golden objects that dazzles the eye and tantalizes the senses. They were the Thracians. Feared and ruthless warriors, they challenged the might of the Greek and Roman empires. According to Homer, they fought on the side of Troy during the Trojan Wars. They left behind an enduring legacy, epitomized by the renegade slave Spartacus, then disappeared into history's mists.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Heaven on Earth: Christianity
Christy Kenneally explores the art and architecture of Christianity and visits some of the earliest outposts of Christianity. He begins his journey on Ireland's Island of Inishmurray, where Celtic monks took sanctuary in beehive-shaped stone huts built to survive both the extreme climate and Viking attacks. Some of the other spectacular locations he visits include the monolithic rock-hewn cave churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia, Santa Sophia (Hagia Sophia in Greek) in Istanbul, and the spectacular Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Heaven on Earth: Islam
Presenter Christy Kenneally explores the art and architecture of Islam. He begins his journey in Djenné, Mali, West Africa, where he discovers the largest mud structure in the world--the Djenné Mosque. He continues on to the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid Mosque in Dehli. From there, he travels to the Muslim Mosque of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, once a Christian Cathedral. Next, Christy explores the artistic splendor of the Great Mosque of Córdoba, Spain and, finally, the unique and imposing structure that is the New York Mosque.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Holy Grail
For all its fame, the Holy Grail remains shrouded in mystery. What exactly was it? Could it have survived to this day? Why has it inspired so many treasure seekers? To Christians, it is the holiest of objects, the cup from which Jesus drank at the Last Supper, also believed to be the chalice that Joseph of Arimathea used to catch Christ's blood as he died on the cross. Though now thought of as a goblet, the actual word "grail" comes to us from the Latin word gradalis--a flat dish or shallow vessel brought to the table during various courses of a meal. The story itself did not originate until medieval times, when it helped inflame the Crusaders' quest. Host and adventurer Josh Bernstein follows the Grail's trail from Holy Land to medieval French castles to a dark chapter in the Nazi saga, when Hitler financed a search for the Grail to unite a secret society of knights. On the way, Josh learns its true meaning and power.
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Tuesday, February 15
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Ancient Clues: Neanderthals
The discovery of a 120,000-year-old skull fragment in a cave in southern France provides scientific proof that Neanderthals engaged in ritual cannibalism.

3.30 p.m. |DISCC| Ancient Clues: The Wounded King
A Mayan king is found to have survived incredible injuries that cannot have been simply battle wounds; fascinating details of the life of Yax KukMo are revealed.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Ancient Egyptians - Tomb Robbers
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8.00 p.m. |DISCU| The Emperor's Mummy/ Death of a Warrior
In Peru, analysis of skeletons in a burial pit reveals throats that were slit with enough force to nearly decapitate the victims. These deaths were part of an organized ritual. But why did they need to appease their gods with so much blood?

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Quest for the Lost Pharaoh
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
Why has the legend of a continent under the sea captivated the imaginations of generations of people that have searched for Atlantis? Did Atlantis really exist, and if so, where? Plato discussed the legend in two of his dialogues, Timaeus and Critias, the only known written accounts from ancient sources that refer specifically to Atlantis. Atlantis has been linked to Bimini, the Canary Islands, Santorini, and Troy, among other places. What kind of people were the Atlanteans? According to scholars of Atlantis, they developed a technologically advanced civilization that has yet to be surpassed. Did Atlantis sink to the bottom of the ocean in a day and a night? What catastrophic events may have led to its demise? Or is the tale pure fiction invented by a Plato to illustrate a philosophic argument?
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Wednesday, February 16
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Secrets at Delphi
An exploration of the hallowed Greek ground at Delphi, where Zeus's two eagles crossed paths and the Oracle prophesied the fortunes of kings and countries.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Road to El Dorado
Discover the gems of the 15th century Incan empire, a domain which covered much of South America. The splendid cities of Cuzco and Chairana and the grandeur of Machu Picchu captivated the imagination and, unfortunately, greed of the Spanish conquistadors. Lifelike virtual construction gives viewers a close look at the massive sacred grounds of the Temple of the Sun at Cuzco, religious and political capital of a world known to generations of European adventurers as El Dorado.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Dawn of the Maya
In the tangled jungle of northern Guatemala lie clues to the origin of the great Maya civilization. A one-hour Special follows archaeologists as they excavate magnificent Preclassic ruins, from an enormous carved mask to temples that may hold tombs of the first Maya kings to a stunning mural depicting a Maya creation myth.

11.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Discovery Time Capsule: Ancient Civilizations
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Friday, February 18
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Seven Wonders of the World: Ghosts of Wonder
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Saturday, February 19
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Legend Hunters: The Holy Grail & Noah's Ark
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Sunday, February 20
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6.00 p.m. |HINT|Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
Why has the legend of a continent under the sea captivated the imaginations of generations of people that have searched for Atlantis? Did Atlantis really exist, and if so, where? Plato discussed the legend in two of his dialogues, Timaeus and Critias, the only known written accounts from ancient sources that refer specifically to Atlantis. Atlantis has been linked to Bimini, the Canary Islands, Santorini, and Troy, among other places. What kind of people were the Atlanteans? According to scholars of Atlantis, they developed a technologically advanced civilization that has yet to be surpassed. Did Atlantis sink to the bottom of the ocean in a day and a night? What catastrophic events may have led to its demise? Or is the tale pure fiction invented by a Plato to illustrate a philosophic argument?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| History Explorer
In 640 AD, on a storm-swept headland surrounded on three sides by the sea, St. Aidan founded a monastery at what is now modern-day Hartlepool in Northumbria, England. Occupied by both monks and nuns, it survived for three centuries before finally being destroyed by the Danes in the 9th century. Join Time Team as they investigate the site and unearth a piece of metal thought to be a clasp from a book used in the monastery and a complete female burial--all in three days!

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: Viking! The Norse Raiders
During the long years of the Dark Ages, there was no more feared sight than that of a Viking longship on the horizon. The Norsemen were ruthless warriors who plundered for land and gold as they made settlements in Britain, most notably in York. We take viewers back to 991 BC to experience the Battle of Maldon--a battle for which history provides the only detailed description of an Anglo-Saxon army during the Viking era. Features groundbreaking 3-D CGI animation combined with atmospheric recreations.

10.00 p.m. |TLC| Noah's Ark: The True Story
Search for the truth behind the story of Noah and his ark. Find out how Noah could have built such a structure and whether or not a great flood took place on the earth. The search for remains of the ark continues today.
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~ On TV February 7-13

Sun, 06 Feb 2005 21:48:06 GMT

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10.00 p.m. |HINT| Gods & Goddesses
The world of the Ancient Greeks lives on today through its mythology. For countless generations prior to biblical times, tales of gods and goddesses were passed down by storytellers and interwoven into traditions and philosophies. Each city devoted itself to particular gods. But these gods also had human frailties. Where did the pantheon originate? Did any of the stories in Greek mythology actually occur? We look at new archaeological evidence that supports the possibility.
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Tuesday, February 8
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Herod the Great
Explores the life of King Herod, the great builder who left behind Masada and the Temple Mount. Was he a great king or a ruthless killer?

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Ancient Egyptians - Battle of Megiddo
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8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Four Severed Heads/ The Warrior of Alloa
Set out for the Nasca desert in Southern Peru to investigate four "trophy heads"—taken and mutilated for public display. Tiffiny and James attempt to uncover who these ancient people were and what their society was like.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Language of the Mummies
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico
Travel to the ancient city of Teotihuacán, home of the magnificent pyramids and Temple of the Feathered Spirit.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| The City Destroyer
The early fourth century saw the creation of a mobile armor-plated siege tower armed with the world's first catapults. This team of builders must recreate a 40-foot high "City Destroyer." Will they get the job done and defeat a local "enemy"?

8.00 p.m. |HINT|Greek Cities in Italy
Nearly 2,800 years ago, a group of Greek settlers landed on the coast of Italy, an event that marked the start of the process that created Magna Graecia--(Latin for Greater Greece)--Greek colonization of Southern Italy and Sicily. Explore the computer-recreated streets of the original Greek colonies as we walk through Cumae, Pasteum, Puteoli, and Neapolis, reconstructed using the most advanced computer graphics.

8.30 p.m. |HINT|The Pyramids of the Sun
Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century. Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elaborate sacred temples that sit atop gigantic stepped pyramids. Witness the majesty of this warrior culture that has been unearthed by preeminent archaeologists below what is modern-day Mexico City. Take a virtual walking tour, right along with Aztec citizens, as our state-of-the-art technology coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics allow us to see the ancient sites as only the original inhabitants could.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Mongols
It is known as "The Mongol Catastrophe." To the cultured, Muslim civilization of the time—the most developed in the world—it is an overwhelming invasion by nomadic warriors, swarming out of the east. At the greatest point in their conquest, the Mongols control an empire that stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Baltic, from Korea to East Germany, taking in most of Eruasia as well

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Mesopotamia: Return to Eden
Leap back through time as this Emmy Award-winning series travels to the Fertile Crescent to recreate the ancient past using dramatic reenactments, visits to actual locations, and recent archaeological discoveries. This episode, narrated by Sam Waterston, explores ancient Mesopotamia, now located in Iraq; examines the kingdoms of Sumeria, Babylon, and Assyria; studies the origins of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths; and follows clues leading to the locations of the Garden of Eden, Tower of Babel, and Noah's Ark.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 3
Akhenaten the Heretic King and Queen Nefertiti rock Egypt to its foundations, and King Seti the First wages brilliant military campaigns against Egypt's enemies.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Christopher Columbus
An original profile of the explorer that reveals details of his life that will surprise many viewers. Columbus received little credit for his discoveries and died a broken and largely forgotten man.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Seven Wonders of the World
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9.00 p.m. |DTC| The Early Years
Explore the strange fables that surround Jesus' birth. Follow the childhood and early adult years of Jesus using a first century living museum newly opened in Nazareth. Find out why Jesus began his mission and why he chose to live his life the way he did.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Mission
Learn how Jesus carried out his ministry as a healer and exorcist and how his taste for parties with undesirable guests became an attack on religious authorities. Follow him to Jerusalem and see how dangerous it was for him during the Passover Festival.

11.00 p.m. |DTC|The Last Days
Look at the last days of Jesus' life: the Last Supper; the Mount of Olives where he prayed and sweat blood; and the trial where he is condemned for blasphemy. Explore what may have accounted for his resurrection and find out what he may have looked like.
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Legend Hunters: Noah's Ark
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Sunday, February 13
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9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Revenge of Cortez
The remarkable warriors of the Aztec civilization come under the spotlight as we travel back to the Spanish conquest of Central and South America. Viewers go inside the Battle of Tenochtitlán, the Aztec capital, which, despite the capture of the Aztec leader Montezuma, saw the greatest defeat of Spanish forces in nearly 50 years--a victory that would ultimately cost the Aztecs dearly. Featuring 3-D CGI animation, combined with atmospheric recreations, to create a virtual battlefield.
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8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Weapons That Made Britain: The Sword
Mike Loades is a medieval weapons expert and one of Hollywood's foremost historical fight stunt arrangers. Now, in his unique hands-on fashion, he illustrates the great advances in fighting technology that underpinned British medieval history and goes back to the historical record to find out how the weapons were really used. In this episode, he explores the weapon most associated with the medieval period--the sword. Mike focuses on the Battle of Barnet, during the brutal War of the Roses, where on Easter Sunday 1471, 24,000 soldiers fought desperately for over three hours--the sword was the principal weapon. To see how the swords would have been used in a conflict like Barnet, Mike brings along 10 students for a crash course in 15th-century techniques. And swordsmith Hector Cole makes an intricate Anglo-Saxon sword, revealing the secrets of ancient techniques.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Roman Conquests
Although Caesar invaded it in 54 BC, Britain wasn't conquered until 43 AD when Claudius established Roman garrisons at Lincoln, York, and Chester. Viewers go inside this savage period of British history and enter the battlefield from an unique perspective--of those who fought and died there. And a bloody period it proved to be for the Romans had not reckoned on the ferocious campaign mounted against the all-powerful Legions under the leadership of the legendary Queen Boudicca.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Pompeii Secrets Revealed
In 79 AD, the volcano Vesuvius exploded in one of history's deadliest eruptions, burying the city of Pompeii and other Roman towns along the Bay of Naples beneath layers of ash and pumice. Pompeii was rediscovered in the 18th century, but only recently have archaeologists and volcanologists come to understand exactly how the eruption unfolded, and why it took the people of Pompeii almost entirely by surprise. Intrigued, host Josh Bernstein visits the Bay of Naples, and learns the entire area is built on ancient volcanic rock, some of it still steaming. He climbs the world's most active volcano--Stromboli--an island near Sicily, where "fireworks" from the mountain are a nightly entertainment. Back at Pompeii, he searches for clues that might have enlightened the Romans to the growing threat in their midst. And he literally plays with fire as he follows the story right into the heart of Vesuvius.
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Quest for the True Cross
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Enduring Mystery of Stonehenge
For 5,000 years, the sacred site of Stonehenge has stood on the plain of Salisbury, England, silent witness to myriad mysteries. Who built the prehistoric stone circle? Druids? Merlin the Magician? Was it an altar for human sacrifice, or landing pad for UFOs? Experts, anthropologists, and astronomers assess the mystery.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Archenemy: The Philistines
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this hour chronicles the history of the Philistines, the ruthless warriors of the Hebrew Bible's early period. Visits to archaeological digs reveal fascinating artifacts that provide new information about Philistine culture.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Shroud
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8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Pompeii: The Last Day
On August 24, 79, Mount Vesuvius showered the city of Pompeii with ash, smoke and rock. The city lay undisturbed under volcanic debris for more than 1,500 years. Follow a compelling account of the city's final 24 hours, based on the buried evidence.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Saving the Sphinx
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that more than 3,000 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Sunken City
The ancient Roman City of Ostia was once a vital seaport. Yet it died a slow, painful death. This documentary explores the reasons for its demise and looks at the abandoned wasteland today.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Cities of the Pharaohs
Perhaps no person in the history of mankind has wielded more power than a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. The pharaohs ruled the population with an iron hand and were worshipped as direct descendents of the Sun God. They were considered immortal, capable of subduing the forces of nature and of laying down a challenge to the centuries. A challenge that was taken up and won by the pharaohs' magnificent tombs and the sacred temples erected in honor of the gods. We visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and Luxor and explore the temples, residences, shops, and streets of ancient cities such as Memphis and Thebes.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Egypt According to Cleopatra
Walk the streets of Alexandria, during the time of the Ptolemies, alongside its citizens as their pharaoh, Cleopatra, serves as virtual tour guide of Egypt. From the exotic yet cosmopolitan capital, built by her ancestor Alexander the Great, to the Sanctuary of Dendera to the magical Isle of Philae, we explore her empire by land and sea. And, we follow Queen Cleopatra as she sets sail for Italy on a visit to Caesar and end our journey within the city walls of Rome, where an Egyptian temple is being erected for Cleopatra's deity protector, Isis.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Bawsey
Time Team investigates the murder of a man whose skull had been sliced through at Bawsey St. James near England's Norfolk coast. Rarely do archaeologists have the opportunity to piece together the cause of a victim's death. But on their final day of the dig, Time Team found a remarkably preserved skeleton that's wound could only have been inflicted by an expert swordsman traveling at high speed on a horse. This unique stretch of coast was exposed to invasion from the North, particularly by Vikings.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Rome: The Ultimate Empire
Sam Waterston narrates this Emmy Award-winning series that sweeps through 7,000 years of history--from Ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Tibet--and transports viewers across the ages using dramatic reenactments, location footage from 25 countries, and recent archaeological discoveries to reconstruct the ancient past. In this episode, we explore the glory of Rome--from founding to its zenith--and march along as the Romans conquer the then-known world.
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4.00 p.m. |DISCC| Pompeii: The Last Day
On August 24, AD79, Mount Vesuvius showered the city of Pompeii with ash, smoke and rock; the city lay undisturbed under volcanic debris for more than 1,500 years; follow a compelling account of the city's final 24 hours, based on the buried evidence.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 2
A visit to the newly opened pyramid complex of the Pharaoh Snefru and the ancient burial ground of Abydos.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Who Wrote the New Testament?
In Part 3, we examine how heresies emerged, the literature they produced, and the dangers they posed to the early Christian Church. Few have heard of the 50 "other" gospels that circulated in antiquity, including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, and writings by Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate. Then, there are countless letters--some of them valid, others dangerously heretical, and a few that nearly made it into the accepted canon. And we learn in this investigation that if these "heresies" had been included in the New Testament, Christianity and our understanding of Christ would be fundamentally different.
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Colosseum
Nothing symbolizes the Roman Empire at its height or Rome in magnificent ruins more than the Colosseum. Built in 70 AD, it seated 80,000 people, boasted a retractable roof, underground staging devices, marble seating, and lavish decorations. It still serves as the prototype for the modern stadium. The complexity of its construction, the beauty of its architecture, and the functionality of its design made it the perfect place for massive crowds to congregate for the bloody spectacles it contained.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Lost Frescoes
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Constantine: The Christian Emperor
Portrait of the ruler who overcame civil war and barbarian invasions to bring Rome a long period of peace. Nevertheless, the city of Rome itself was facing disaster. In response, Constantine founded the new Roman capital, Constantinople, and also converted his empire to Christianity.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Seven Wonders of the World:The Magic Metropolis
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9.00 p.m. |DTC| Napoleon's Obsession: Quest for Egypt
In a plot to conquer Egypt, Napoleon set sail with 17,000 troops, 700 horses and 150 scientists. Though his conquest failed, research of the scientists that accompanied him gave birth to modern archeology and Egyptology.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Hannibal
No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be complete without the name of Hannibal, who was both feared and respected by his enemies. Hannibal's tactical genius is illustrated with exciting dramatic reconstructions of his victories.
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Saturday, February 5
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3.00 p.m. |DISCU| Pompeii: The Last Day
On August 24, 79, Mount Vesuvius showered the city of Pompeii with ash, smoke and rock. The city lay undisturbed under volcanic debris for more than 1,500 years. Follow a compelling account of the city's final 24 hours, based on the buried evidence.
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1.00 p.m. |DISCC| Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
Remains of 300 skeletons found huddled in 12 vaults on the beach at Herculaneum offer a unique chance to reconstruct life in the 1st century AD; computer graphics re-create the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Bawsey
Time Team investigates the murder of a man whose skull had been sliced through at Bawsey St. James near England's Norfolk coast. Rarely do archaeologists have the opportunity to piece together the cause of a victim's death. But on their final day of the dig, Time Team found a remarkably preserved skeleton that's wound could only have been inflicted by an expert swordsman traveling at high speed on a horse. This unique stretch of coast was exposed to invasion from the North, particularly by Vikings.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Who Wrote the Bible?
What are the origins of the Bible? Who actually wrote it? We'll explore possible answers with visits to Egypt, the Galilee, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, and the caves of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. (2.5-hour version)

9.00 p.m. |HINT| : The Roman Conquests
Although Caesar invaded it in 54 BC, Britain wasn't conquered until 43 AD when Claudius established Roman garrisons at Lincoln, York, and Chester. Viewers go inside this savage period of British history and enter the battlefield from an unique perspective--of those who fought and died there. And a bloody period it proved to be for the Romans had not reckoned on the ferocious campaign mounted against the all-powerful Legions under the leadership of the legendary Queen Boudicca.

10.30 p.m. |HISTU| Sex in the Bible
From erotic poetry to sinful sex, we'll explore the uncensored Bible. Discover scriptures brimming with lustful tales like King Solomon's 700 concubines, Sodom and Gomorrah, and Jesus and the adulteress. Dr. Ruth Westheimer and other experts discuss a Bible where passion and sexual deviancy live alongside the quest for the Holy. (90-minute version)
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~ On TV January 24-30

Sun, 23 Jan 2005 20:07:48 GMT

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7.00 p.m. |NGU| Into the Great Pyramid
Join Dr. Zahi Hawass as he unravels the mystery of both how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built, and who executed the awe-inspiring enterprise

9.00 p.m. |NGU| Egypt's Warrior King
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9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Who Built Egypt's Pyramids?
The great Egyptian Pyramids of Giza have inspired awe and wonder and, quite likely, fierce speculation from the moment they were built. In fact, even the date of their construction has become a topic of debate. Explorer, survival expert, and host Josh Bernstein takes a hard look at the competing theories as to who really built the pyramids--and when. Archaeologists say it was the ancient Egyptians, others argue for an even older civilization. Filmed in HDTV, this fresh and engaging series digs for the truth and goes to extremes to do it! Josh examines the evidence, explores secret chambers in the heart of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, visits the first pyramid ever built, and tries his hand at ancient stone-quarrying techniques. It's a hard-won perspective, but, with the discovery of a mysterious flooded chamber deep beneath the Sphinx, Josh learns what appears to be the final truth.

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Tomb Robbers
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Nefertiti: The Mummy Returns
Queen Nefertiti was once the most beautiful and powerful woman in Egypt, renowned throughout the ancient world. But she vanished without a trace, lost to the sands of Egypt for more than 3,000 years. Only in the last century did archeologists discover that this legendary queen really lived at all. Since then, though, only fragments of her story have emerged. Host Josh Bernstein, an explorer and survival expert, is determined to put the pieces together and uncover the true story of Queen Nefertiti. Who was this mysterious woman? Why did she disappear? And can her mummy still be found today? To find out, he'll follow a trail of clues into Egypt's most sacred and secret places, exploring dark tombs and coming face-to-face with the truth of at least one ancient mummy's identity.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Curse on the Gypsies
This special 2-hour investigation uncovers the mysteries of one of the most secretive and persecuted of peoples--the Gypsies. Though they call themselves Roma or Romani, the term "gypsy" probably comes from a corruption of Egypt, which is where medieval Europeans believed they originated. Most likely, they came from India in the Punjab region. One theory claims they were a warrior caste in India, and after losing a battle to Muslims, they were driven out around 1000 AD and have been wandering ever since. Today represented in the United Nations, by some estimates, 500,000 Roma were slaughtered during the Holocaust.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Crypts, Coffins, and Corpses
The manner in which a society deals with the dead reveals a great deal about how it views life. From mummification and cannibalism to cremation, cryonics, and interments in space, our final tributes to loved ones have been as varied and bizarre as the methods used to treat the deceased body. Starting at the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, where we view a modern embalming, we'll turn back in time and travel the world to witness the many historical methods of dealing with the deceased.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Bible's Greatest Secrets
In the Holy Land, specialized archaeologists sift through the living sands to uncover civilizations that succumbed to time. We trace biblical archaeology's history and profile some of its prominent figures like the eccentric professor who had his head preserved for posterity, and a husband and wife team who have spent their lives digging the sands of Israel. We also explore the future of biblical archaeology and examine the high-tech tools that will someday make digging with pick and shovel obsolete.

7.00 p.m. |NGU| Curses of Ancient Egypt
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8.00 p.m. |NGU| Quest for Noah's Flood
The oxygen-deprived waters of the Black Sea hold many ancient mysteries. National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Dr. Robert Ballard leads a National Geographic expedition to look for proof that people were living here at the time of an ancient flood -

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Assassination of King Tut
dna

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt's City of the Dead
dna

9.00 p.m. |NGU| King Solomon's Tablet
dna

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Hidden Pyramids of Peru
dna

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Who Killed Crazy Horse?
The young, mystical Sioux leader Crazy Horse (Tasunka Witko) personifies Native-American resistance to white advancement westward. His leadership in the 1876 defeat of Custer's 7th Cavalry at Little Big Horn made him the most famous Indian warrior in America. Ironically, Crazy Horse is a controversial figure among his own people. We know that he died on September 5, 1877, while resisting arrest; but the manner of his death, and just who was responsible for it, remain a hotly debated topic. Was there a military conspiracy led by General Sheridan (Custer's mentor) and General Crook? Did Red Cloud and other agency chiefs spread rumors to panic soldiers into eliminating this threat to their rule? And what about Frank Grouard, an army interpreter who mistranslated Crazy Horse? Finally, what role did the mysterious Crazy Horse play in his own demise?
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Death Cult of the Incas
The Catholic conquistadors who conquered the Incas received many cultural shocks--particularly the Inca cult of the dead. We'll journey back to discover why the Incas held lavish banquets with mummified ancestors, sought their advice, and built lavish estates in their honor.

7.00 p.m. |NGU| Unlocking Da Vinci's Code : The Full Story
dna (repeated at 9.00, I think)

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
Throughout the course of history, many great civilizations have flourished in the area we now identify as Turkey, which forms a natural bridge between Europe and Asia. Join us on a virtual tour of Gordiyon (also known as Gordium), the domain of King Midas, Hattusa, the famous Hittite capital with its spectacular royal citadel, and the later cities ruled by the Greeks during the days of the Byzantine Empire. Using state-of-the-art computer technology and the latest in archaeological exploration, we walk viewers through ancient sites along with the citizens of the time.

11.00 p.m. |NGU| Da Vinci and The Mystery of the Shroud
dna

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Egypt: Quest for Immortality
Beneath the sands of Egypt in 1922, Howard Carter prepares to breach the final barrier between the modern world and the most coveted prize in archaeology--the tomb of the Boy-King, Tutankhamun, intact and untouched for thousands of years. Join us as we probe the enduring legacy of the pharaohs in this Emmy Award-winning series narrated by Sam Waterston. Features dramatic reenactments, location footage, and recent archaeological discoveries to help reconstruct the ancient past.
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Thursday, January 27
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3.00 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.

8.00 p.m. |HINT|Who Wrote the New Testament? Maintaining the Truth
Part 2 investigates the letters of the New Testament, many of which warn the early Christian communities against heretics and their teachings. We examine the letters of the brothers of Jesus, James and Jude, and look at how the Jewish movement in Jerusalem, led by James, eventually clashed with Paul's preachings on Christ. And speaking of Paul, we look at Saul's conversion to Paul, and how his subsequent correspondences with the Mediterranean congregations helped Christianity grow from a seed movement in its homeland into a pullulating global movement.
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Friday, January 28
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7.00 p.m. |DTC| Sodom and Gomorrah
Examine geological clues to a natural disaster responsible for one of the most dramatic apocalyptic events in history. Search for evidence of earthquakes and landslides that sparked the fires that consumed the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Moses and the Exodus
Lawgiver and liberator, spiritual leader and magician, enigmatic and mysterious; Moses is one of the most fascinating characters in the Bible. This film peels back the layers of myth to expose the dramatic truths that lie at the heart of the Moses story.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Napoleon: Episode 2
1800-1807. During a First Council meeting, Napoleon Bonaparte narrowly escapes an attempt on his life and organizes the capture of Duke of Enghien, cousin to Louis XVI. The execution of Enghien promotes Bonaparte to the Emperor of France, although other countries in Europe do not recognize him as the legitimate leader and declare war.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Finding Atlantis
The search for the lost civilization of Atlantis has captured the imagination for the last 2,000 years. Examine the evidence gathered by three teams, each with its own theory. Discover mysterious links to ancient civilizations lost to time.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Agincourt's Dark Secrets
A battlefield investigation of Henry V's English victory over the French, made famous by William Shakespeare. The English were heavily outnumbered, battle-weary, retreating, and--according to contemporary chronicles--suffering from dysentery. Yet they still beat the French. How could this have happened? Was it simply the power of the English longbow?
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Sunday, January 30
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Thetford, Norfolk
Time Team goes back to school when they are invited to investigate a mystery at Thetford Grammar School in Norfolk, England, where clues in the school grounds may lead to the remains of a Norman cathedral and prove that the site might also have been the ancient ecclesiastical center of East Anglia. They are also assigned another task: to trace the origins of the medieval walls in the school playground. Were they part of a 14th-century friary? Can they solve the mysteries in the 3-day time limit?

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Weapons That Made Britain: Armor
The knight in shining armor is the most enduring and evocative image of the medieval period; his armor a reminder of an age when warriors were encased in steel. At the height of its evolution, armor reached a peak of artistic achievement--a sculptural medium that made the knight look splendid, intimidating, and invulnerable. Throughout history, armor and weapons competed in an arms race--one designed to protect the warrior, the other intent on his destruction. At no time in medieval history was this contest fiercer than on the bloody battlefields of the Hundred Years' War. For almost a century, English archers reigned supreme. But in 1424, outside the French town of Vernueil, English archers got a terrible shock when they encountered a cavalry force with arrow-proof armor! Join medieval weapons expert Mike Loades as he puts various types of armor to the test.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU and DISCC| Pompeii: The Last Day
On August 24, 79, Mount Vesuvius showered the city of Pompeii with ash, smoke and rock. The city lay undisturbed under volcanic debris for more than 1,500 years. Follow a compelling account of the city's final 24 hours, based on the buried evidence.
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Beyond The Da Vinci Code
Is it the greatest story ever told - or the greatest story ever sold? A best-selling novel sparks a debate that could change Christianity forever. Were Jesus and Mary Magdalene married and co-leaders of their movement? Was Mary Magdalene, herself, the Holy Grail - the vessel said to hold Jesus's blood--and mother of his descendants? Did the early Church know this "truth" and deliberately mislead followers? Is there a secret, ancient society, the Priory of Sion, which still protects this bloodline? Have some of the most illustrious names in art and science been members? These are some of the questions that Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code raises. We examine both sides of the story--the conventional view of Christianity and the "alternate history" proposed by Brown--so that viewers can decide.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Mystery Gold of the Black Sea Warriors
Long before Egypt and Babylon left their imprint on history, a remarkable culture crafted a vast treasure trove of exquisite golden objects that dazzles the eye and tantalizes the senses. They were the Thracians. Feared and ruthless warriors, they challenged the might of the Greek and Roman empires. According to Homer, they fought on the side of Troy during the Trojan Wars. They left behind an enduring legacy, epitomized by the renegade slave Spartacus, then disappeared into history's mists.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Heaven on Earth: Paganism
Presenter Christy Kenneally explores the art and architecture of the ancient creed of paganism. His journey takes him to the huge capstone dolmen of Pentre Ifan in Wales, and the magnificent megalithic Neolithic Passage Tomb of Newgrange, in County Meath, Ireland. In France, he explores the 3,000 standing stones of Carnac, Brittany, and in northern Spain, he rediscovers the ancient rock art-filled Altamira caves. Finally, he visits the fascinating Dogon Tribal Lands in Mali, West Africa, where he witnesses a chicken being slaughtered in a pagan ritual and joins the locals to watch a typical Dogon Mask Dance.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Heaven on Earth: Judaism
Christy Kenneally takes us on a journey of discovery as he explores the magnificent art and architecture of Judaism. His journey begins at the glorious Temple Israelitico on the banks of the Tiber in Rome. In southern Spain, he discovers the ancient Synagogue of Córdoba nestled amongst the cobbled streets of the Juderia. He then visits the largest and most splendid synagogue in Europe--the Dóhany Street Synagogue in Budapest. His final destination is New York City, where he finds the largest synagogue in the world, Temple Emanu-El, standing proudly amongst the stately buildings on Fifth Avenue.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| The French Revolution
18th-century France was the world's wealthiest nation with the most powerful king, best-educated population, and strongest army in Europe. But it also boasted an exploding national debt (partly due to the King's support of the American Revolution) and an increasingly restless middle and lower class. On July 14, 1789, the festering boil of discontent erupted when a ragtag mob of Parisians stormed the Bastille, seizing arms and gunpowder and instituting a decade of revolutionary ideals and a murderous cycle of carnage. The French Revolution shook the very foundations of monarchy, destroyed the last vestiges of feudalism, and planted the seeds of modern politics, diplomacy, and nationalism. Travel back to the heady days of the guillotine and meet the rebels and rebelled against, including Marie-Antoinette, Louis XVI, Maximilien Robespierre, Jean-Paul Marat, Georges Danton, and Charlotte Corday.
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Tuesday, January 18
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Jerusalem: Holy Deadly City
The history of the city that is the spiritual center of three of the world's major religions. Explores the mysteries hidden under the city, far from the view of tourists, and shows what the city was like at the time of the great kings David and Solomon.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysterious Hanging Coffins in China
dna

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Road to El Dorado
Discover the gems of the 15th century Incan empire, a domain which covered much of South America. The splendid cities of Cuzco and Chairana and the grandeur of Machu Picchu captivated the imagination and, unfortunately, greed of the Spanish conquistadors. Lifelike virtual construction gives viewers a close look at the massive sacred grounds of the Temple of the Sun at Cuzco, religious and political capital of a world known to generations of European adventurers as El Dorado.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Barbarians: Vikings
With the extraordinary discovery of a buried Viking grave-ship in Norway in the late 1900s, the true story of the Vikings civilization was revealed, shattering may of the myths that once defined them. Not just raiders and warriors—though this they certainly were—the Vikings are shown to be explorers and merchants as well, whose slender ships carry them all the way from Arabia to the coast of the New World, hundreds of years before Columbus ever set sail.

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Most Evil Men in History: Bad King John
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 4
Cleopatra uses her cunning mix of politics and seduction in a desperate bid to maintain her power, but fails.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Who Wrote the New Testament: What is Truth?
This is the story of a book, which at first sight is not very impressive--a collection of 27 compositions; and 21 of them letters. All were originally written in Greek. We do not have a single page or even the smallest scrap of any of the original writings. All we have are copies of copies written many years afterwards. And yet the impact of this book on the world is hard to exaggerate; impossible to measure. Christians have confidently revered the New Testament as authoritative--the word of God. But ours is a questioning age, and this series examines the truth behind the writings of the New Testament. Part 1 looks at the most famous quartet in history--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Were they the men who wrote the four gospels? Who were they? Why did they write them and when?
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Friday, January 21
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Mystery of the Parthenon
dna

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Death on the Nile
The Egyptian Empire tottered as the monsoon failed and the desert moved in. Journey to the Giza pyramids in the remote deserts of southern Egypt and visit the archaeological excavation where newly discovered skeletons show that people here died in agony.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Earthquake: Sunken Cities
dna

8.00 p.m. |DTC| The Quest for the True Cross
Based on the New York Times best-seller, scholarly detective work and historical adventure draw conclusions about the remains of Christ's actual cross. This comprehensive study could overturn centuries of academic assumptions about the

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Galileo's Battle for the Heavens
dna

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Spear of Jesus
In the Hofsburg Museum in Vienna, Austria, lies a metal spearhead said to have been used to pierce the side of Christ during his crucifixion. For the first time, scientific testing will establish if this ancient relic really is the Spear of Christ.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Skeletons of Roman Ashkelon
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Ashkelon in Israel made a sinister find: the skeletons of one hundred newborn babies, thrown into the sewers beneath a Roman bathhouse. Explore this two thousand-year-old murder mystery of sex and infanticide.
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Sunday, January 23
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2.00 p.m. |HISTU| Archaeology and the Bible
The Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, may be the most important religious text in history. Revered as a divine scripture by Jews, Christians, and Muslims, it is a book of great spirituality and controversy. Recent archaeological finds seem to contradict many of its stories, threatening the foundations of these ancient religions and even the delicate balance of power in modern Israel. Stakes are high as these biblical archaeologists dig for the truth with a shovel in one hand and a bible in the other.

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| History Alive 1
Venture down the Nile through a lost civilization focused on immorality as we examine the burial places of the mummies and construction of the pyramids. In this hour, viewers witness the process of mummification and learn its secrets.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| History Alive 2
Stare into the stone face of the massive silent mixture of man and beast, the Sphinx, and learn how it helped bridge the gap between the living and the dead. Travel back to a time when the Pharaohs reigned supreme as we bring the Sphinx and the Giza Plateau back to life through modern technology.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
Why has the legend of a continent under the sea captivated the imaginations of generations of people that have searched for Atlantis? Did Atlantis really exist, and if so, where? Plato discussed the legend in two of his dialogues, Timaeus and Critias, the only known written accounts from ancient sources that refer specifically to Atlantis. Atlantis has been linked to Bimini, the Canary Islands, Santorini, and Troy, among other places. What kind of people were the Atlanteans? According to scholars of Atlantis, they developed a technologically advanced civilization that has yet to be surpassed. Did Atlantis sink to the bottom of the ocean in a day and a night? What catastrophic events may have led to its demise? Or is the tale pure fiction invented by a Plato to illustrate a philosophic argument?

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| History Alive 3
Unravel the mystery of the hieroglyphs, sacred detailed instructions for mummies to travel to the other side. Discover what was needed for the trip as revealed in the most famous cache of burial riches ever found--the undisturbed treasure from the tomb of the Boy-King Tutankhamun.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Hartlepool, Northumbria
In 640 AD, on a storm-swept headland surrounded on three sides by the sea, St. Aidan founded a monastery at what is now modern-day Hartlepool in Northumbria, England. Occupied by both monks and nuns, it survived for three centuries before finally being destroyed by the Danes in the 9th century. Join Time Team as they investigate the site and unearth a piece of metal thought to be a clasp from a book used in the monastery and a complete female burial--all in three days!

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| History Alive 4
In the conclusion of our extensive look at mummies, ancient Egyptian religious beliefs, the pyramids, and well-known pharaohs, we examine several 20th century excavation projects, including KV-5, the newly uncovered tomb of Rameses the Great's sons.

7.00 p.m. |NGU|Atlantis
What do we really know about the lost city of Atlantis and what happened on the day it died? Legend tells us that the golden civilization became so corrupt and depraved that it was destroyed by the angry gods, but did the city ever exist at all?

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Viking! The Norse Raiders
During the long years of the Dark Ages, there was no more feared sight than that of a Viking longship on the horizon. The Norsemen were ruthless warriors who plundered for land and gold as they made settlements in Britain, most notably in York. We take viewers back to 991 BC to experience the Battle of Maldon--a battle for which history provides the only detailed description of an Anglo-Saxon army during the Viking era. Features groundbreaking 3-D CGI animation combined with atmospheric recreations.
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Sun, 09 Jan 2005 17:27:34 GMT

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Monday, January 10
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1.00 p.m. |HISTC| The Fall of the Roman Empire
Under Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire was at the height of
its glory in the Second Century A.D. His health failing, he summons
all the rulers of the Empire to urge support of Roman peace. He also
remarks to Livius that he wishes him to be his successor because his
son, Commodus, is unfit to rule.
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Tuesday, January 11
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Herod the Great
Explores the life of King Herod, the great builder who left behind
Masada and the Temple Mount. Was he a great king or a ruthless
killer?

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Tomb Of The Warrior Prince
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico
Travel to the ancient city of Teotihuacán, home of the magnificent
pyramids and Temple of the Feathered Spirit.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of Archaeology: Greek Cities in Italy
Nearly 2,800 years ago, a group of Greek settlers landed on the
coast of Italy, an event that marked the start of the process that
created Magna Graecia--(Latin for Greater Greece)--Greek colonization
of Southern Italy and Sicily. Explore the computer-recreated streets
of the original Greek colonies as we walk through Cumae, Pasteum,
Puteoli, and Neapolis, reconstructed using the most advanced computer
graphics.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of Archaeology: The Pyramids of the Sun
Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century.
Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elaborate
sacred temples that sit atop gigantic stepped pyramids. Witness the
majesty of this warrior culture that has been unearthed by preeminent
archaeologists below what is modern-day Mexico City. Take a virtual
walking tour, right along with Aztec citizens, as our state-of-the-
art technology coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics allow us to see the
ancient sites as only the original inhabitants could.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Cirencester
Around 1,700 years ago, Corinium--modern day Cirencester--was the
second-most important city in Roman Britain after Londinium. By about
300 AD, it had developed into a bustling, wealthy city. Time Team was
drawn to Cirencester by the opportunity to excavate in the gardens of
a number of properties near the center of old Corinium. Though it has
been said that you can't put a shovel into the ground in Cirencester
without unearthing Roman relics, Time Team adds their 2-spades worth!

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Mesopotamia: Return to Eden
Leap back through time as this Emmy Award-winning series travels to
the Fertile Crescent to recreate the ancient past using dramatic
reenactments, visits to actual locations, and recent archaeological
discoveries. This episode, narrated by Sam Waterston, explores
ancient Mesopotamia, now located in Iraq; examines the kingdoms of
Sumeria, Babylon, and Assyria; studies the origins of the Christian,
Jewish, and Muslim faiths; and follows clues leading to the locations
of the Garden of Eden, Tower of Babel, and Noah's Ark.
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Thursday, January 13
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Mount Nemrud: The Throne of the Gods
Trace the history of the Mount Nemrud sanctuary in Turkey and its
builder, Antiochus the Great of Kommangene, through interviews with
world-renowned scholars, 3D computer animations and battle re-
enactments.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 3
Akhenaten the Heretic King and Queen Nefertiti rock Egypt to its
foundations, and King Seti the First wages brilliant military
campaigns against Egypt's enemies.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| A History of Britain: The Body of the Queen
John Knox called them the "monstrous regiment of women." In the 16th
century, Britain was dominated by queens. Mary Queen of Scots in the
north; sad Jane Gray, the 9-day queen; and dominating them all, the
great success story, Elizabeth I. Their lives were complicated by sex-
-marriage and succession were two conundrums they could never escape.
But Elizabeth found a way to stave off her rivals. One of the
shrewdest politicians of her age, host Simon Schama explores the
woman behind the Gloriana image.
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Friday, January 14
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7.00 p.m. |DTC| Hannibal
No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be complete
without the name of Hannibal, who was both feared and respected by
his enemies. Hannibal's tactical genius is illustrated with exciting
dramatic reconstructions of his victories.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost City Of Pompeii - Secrets Of The Dead
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT|Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World
An original profile of the explorer that reveals details of his life
that will surprise many viewers. Columbus received little credit for
his discoveries and died a broken and largely forgotten man.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| True Gladiators
Just outside the city walls of ancient Ephesus, the remains of the
largest gladiator graveyard ever discovered have been excavated. This
find gives new insight into the Roman Empire's bloody sport. Find out
how gladiators lived, trained, fought and died.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Lost City of Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead
Journey to the playground of the Roman aristocracy, Herculaneum.
Buried by the same volcanic eruption that leveled Pompeii, this city
of luxurious villas, magnificent arcades and extensive library
collections holds clues to the Roman's riches.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Dead Sea Scrolls: The Haunted Desert
dna

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome
The latest archaeological research, 3D models and sophisticated
graphics re-create the grandeur and majesty of ancient Rome's
wonders, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Aqua Appia and Via Appia,
baths of Caracalla, Hadrian's Wall, and more.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Real Cleopatra
The life of one of the most powerful women ever is told in the
places she lived it, from her romance with Julius Caesar to her
suicide after losing her war against the Romans, shaping the course
of history for centuries
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Beyond The Da Vinci Code
Is it the greatest story ever told--or the greatest story ever sold?
A best-selling novel sparks a debate that could change Christianity
forever. Were Jesus and Mary Magdalene married and co-leaders of
their movement? Was Mary Magdalene, herself, the Holy Grail--the
vessel said to hold Jesus's blood--and mother of his descendants? Did
the early Church know this "truth" and deliberately mislead
followers? Is there a secret, ancient society, the Priory of Sion,
which still protects this bloodline? Have some of the most
illustrious names in art and science been members? These are some of
the questions that Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code
raises. We examine both sides of the story--the conventional view of
Christianity and the "alternate history" proposed by Brown--so that
viewers can decide.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: The Revenge of Cortez
The remarkable warriors of the Aztec civilization come under the
spotlight as we travel back to the Spanish conquest of Central and
South America. Viewers go inside the Battle of Tenochtitlán, the
Aztec capital, which, despite the capture of the Aztec leader
Montezuma, saw the greatest defeat of Spanish forces in nearly 50
years--a victory that would ultimately cost the Aztecs dearly.
Featuring 3-D CGI animation, combined with atmospheric recreations,
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~ On TV January 3 - 9

Sun, 02 Jan 2005 15:51:38 GMT

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The Ancient World on Television January 3-9, 2005
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Tuesday, January 4
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Archenemy: The Philistines
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this hour chronicles the history of the Philistines, the ruthless warriors of the Hebrew Bible's early period. Visits to archaeological digs reveal fascinating artifacts that provide new information about Philistine culture.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unearthing the Lost Empire of the Queen of Sheba
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Wednesday, January 5
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that more than 3,000 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites.

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Pyramid of Doom: An Ancient Murder Mystery
Excavations at an ancient pyramid in Peru reveal some 70 skeletons grotesquely splayed across a mud plaza in positions of sudden, violent death. An archaeological team reveals a dark side of one of antiquity's most brilliant civilizations.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Cities of the Pharaohs
Perhaps no person in the history of mankind has wielded more power than a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. The pharaohs ruled the population with an iron hand and were worshipped as direct descendents of the Sun God. They were considered immortal, capable of subduing the forces of nature and of laying down a challenge to the centuries. A challenge that was taken up and won by the pharaohs' magnificent tombs and the sacred temples erected in honor of the gods. We visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and Luxor and explore the temples, residences, shops, and streets of ancient cities such as Memphis and Thebes.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Egypt According to Cleopatra
Walk the streets of Alexandria during the time of the Ptolemies along with its citizens as Cleopatra herself serves as virtual tour guide through Egypt during her reign as Queen. From the exotic yet cosmopolitan capital, built by Alexander the Great, to the Sanctuary of Dendera to the magical Isle of Philae, we explore her empire by land and sea. And, we follow Cleopatra as she sets sail for Italy on a visit to Caesar and end our journey within the city walls of Rome, where an Egyptian temple is being erected for Cleopatra's deity protector, Isis.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Meet the Ancestors - Stonehenge Enigma
In the spring of 2002, a should-be routine excavation began in advance of the building of a new school at Amesbury in Wiltshire, England. By the end of the excavation, the richest Bronze Age burial ever found in Britain had been discovered. The Bronze Age human remains discovered at the site had been buried near the great temple of Stonehenge. Were the remains discovered those of a king of Stonehenge?

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Rome: The Ultimate Empire
Sam Waterston narrates this Emmy Award-winning series that sweeps through 7,000 years of history--from Ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Tibet--and transports viewers across the ages using dramatic reenactments, location footage from 25 countries, and recent archaeological discoveries to reconstruct the ancient past. In this episode, we explore the glory of Rome--from founding to its zenith--and march along as the Romans conquer the then-known world.
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Thursday, January 6
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 2
A visit to the newly opened pyramid complex of the Pharaoh Snefru and the ancient burial ground of Abydos.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Who Wrote the New Testament?
Part 2 investigates the letters of the New Testament, many of which warn the early Christian communities against heretics and their teachings. We examine the letters of the brothers of Jesus, James and Jude, and look at how the Jewish movement in Jerusalem, led by James, eventually clashed with Paul's preachings on Christ. And speaking of Paul, we look at Saul's conversion to Paul, and how his subsequent correspondences with the Mediterranean congregations helped Christianity grow from a seed movement in its homeland into a pullulating global movement.
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Friday, January 7
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Secrets of Ancient Empires: First Civilizations
dna

6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Colosseum
Nothing symbolizes the Roman Empire at its height or Rome in magnificent ruins more than the Colosseum. Built in 70 AD, it seated 80,000 people, boasted a retractable roof, underground staging devices, marble seating, and lavish decorations. It still serves as the prototype for the modern stadium. The complexity of its construction, the beauty of its architecture, and the functionality of its design made it the perfect place for massive crowds to congregate for the bloody spectacles it contained.

7.00 p.m. |DTC| The Assassination of King Tut
Did King Tut's gleaming death mask hide an ancient homicide? Dead since 1323 B.C. and hastily mummified, Egypt's boy king lay in an unfinished tomb until its 1922 discovery. Modern forensics sheds light on what caused the blows to the King's skull.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| King Arthur
dna

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries of the Sphinx
dna

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Colosseum: A Gladiator's Story
Revealing the true life of a gladiator in all its grit and glory, this spectacular dramatized documentary reveals the truth about the events that took place inside the arena.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Why Build Pyramids?
Pyramids served many purposes throughout history, from a gateway to heaven for Buddhists to a sacrificial altar for Mayans. Learn how the same structure that guarded Pharaoh's treasures in the afterlife served to honor the gods with human sacrifice.
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Sunday, January 9
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| The Boy Who Would be King
An adventure packed documentary exploring the extraordinary life and times of the young Prince Charles up to the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. Charles II became known as the 'Merry Monarch.' But was he a sex-obsessed hedonist with no principles, or a brilliant political strategist with a common touch, who saved the British monarchy?

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Longbow
Medieval weapons expert Mike Loades trains people how to fight authentically with ancient arms and armor. One of Hollywood's foremost historical fight stunt arrangers, in this series, he illustrates the great advances in fighting technology that underpinned British medieval history and goes to the historical record to see how the weapons were really used. In this episode, Mike focuses on the longbow, and especially its use at the Battle of Crecy during the Hundred Years' War. English King Edward III laid claim to the French crown, and in 1346 sailed with a massive invasion force to France. In his army of 14,000 men were 7,500 archers; and Crecy proved the greatest test of nerve and skill the longbowmen had ever faced when they stood against the full might of the French armored cavalry. And bowyer Chris Boynton makes a reflexed bow like the ones found on Henry VIII's sunken flagship, the Mary Rose.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Roman Conquests
Although Caesar invaded it in 54 BC, Britain wasn't conquered until 43 AD when Claudius established Roman garrisons at Lincoln, York, and Chester. Viewers go inside this savage period in British history and enter the battlefield from an unique perspective--of those who fought and died there. And a bloody period it proved to be for the Romans had not reckoned on the ferocious campaign mounted against the all-powerful Legions under the leadership of the legendary Queen Boudicca.
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~ On TV December 27-January 2

Mon, 27 Dec 2004 00:19:25 GMT

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Monday, December 27
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Who Killed Tchaikovsky?
dna
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Tuesday, December 28
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Bible's Greatest Secrets
In the Holy Land, specialized archaeologists sift through the living sands to uncover civilizations that succumbed to time. We trace biblical archaeology's history and profile some of its prominent figures like the eccentric professor who had his head preserved for posterity, and a husband and wife team who have spent their lives digging the sands of Israel. We also explore the future of biblical archaeology and examine the high-tech tools that will someday make digging with pick and shovel obsolete.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Mummy Autopsy: Episode 4
In 2003, a mummy was discovered sitting in a cave in the Andean foothills of southern Peru. Items found with it suggest it could be from the Inca period. What was the cause of death? And could this be a rare example of adult human sacrifice?

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Stolen Treasures
Looting archaeological sites hoping to find antiquities to sell in the lucrative market of ancient art is illegal, but big business. Hear the story of how a piece of ancient Egyptian art was looted and smuggled from Egypt and eventually sold in the U.S.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Persian Mummy
dna

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Athens: Western Splendor
Discover why Athens became the preeminent city during the Golden Age of Greece on this virtual tour of the cradle of Western civilization. Travel back to the time of Pericles, the noble statesman who led the revolution that touched all fields of knowledge. We visit the amphitheaters that were home to the famous tragedies of the day, tour the site of the ancient Olympic Games, and see the ornate temples of the Gods, including a bird's eye view of the architectural masterpiece of its day--the Acropolis.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| UFOs in the Bible
Journey back through time into the mysterious history of UFOs as revealed through ancient biblical texts. Through intensive reinterpretation of early religious documents, researchers believe that they have found evidence of ancient UFO activity. From Elijah's flying "chariots of fire" and Ezekiel's "wheels within wheels in the sky" to the enigmatic aerial phenomenon that lead Moses during the Exodus, we apply a modern perspective to the writings of the Bible in the context of UFOs.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| A Place to Call Eturia
Go on a journey to the ancient cities Volterra, Populonia, and Cervetari, and see why Etruscan civilization was famous for its extravagant wealth, fine ceramics, handicrafts, and bustling trade, and how it was all lost in battles with the Greek colonies in southern Italy. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we take viewers on a virtual tour of these ancient sites.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: Peter: Jesus' Fisherman
dna
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Thursday, December 30
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Pt. 1
A chronicle of the legendary rulers of ancient Egypt and the immense monuments they built to their own greatness. Their wonders include the Great Pyramid of Giza, the temples of Karnak and Luxor, and the treasures of King Tut.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Roman Empire in North Africa
dna

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Conquerors: Suleyman the Magnificent
dna
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Friday, December 31
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6.00 p.m. |BIO| 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.

7.00 p.m. |BIO| King Solomon
Exploration of the life of the great Hebrew king renowned for his wisdom. Features Solomon's love affair with the Queen Sheba, and the disappearance of the Ark of the Covenant.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Civilizations
In this hour, we study sex in the ancient world--from Mesopotamians, who viewed adultery as a crime of theft, to Romans, who believed that squatting and sneezing after sex was a reliable method birth control. We also look at revealing Egyptian and Greek practices--from the origins of dildos, to intimate relations between Egyptian gods and goddesses, to the use of crocodile dung as a contraceptive.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU|The Middle Ages
In this steamy history, we trace the evolution of sexual beliefs and practices from the fall of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance. We'll also uncover the conflicting extremes of medieval romance and sex--from the bawdy life of European city dwellers to the staid and dangerous practice of courtly love. Medieval scholars offer humorous and interesting carnal tales of lusty knights, bawdy widows, naughty priests, and chaste maidens.

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Conquerors: Napoleon Bonaparte
dna

12.00 midnight |DTC| Spear of Jesus
In the Hofsburg Museum in Vienna, Austria, lies a metal spearhead said to have been used to pierce the side of Christ during his crucifixion. For the first time, scientific testing will establish if this ancient relic really is the Spear of Christ.
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4.00 p.m. |HISTU| he True Story of Alexander the Great
334 BC--a 20-year-old military commander from Northern Greece set out to conquer the known world. During the next 12 years, King Alexander of Macedon led 40,000 troops more than 20,000 miles, defeated the world's most powerful ruler, King Darius of Persia, and conquered West Asia before dying at age 32. In a 3-hour special, host Peter Woodward explores the true story of Alexander the Great--a tale of conquest, love, hate, revenge, and ultimately tragedy. He visits locations of Alexander's youth, temples dedicated to Greek gods where Alexander sought divine counsel, and actual battlefields, as well as demonstrating his signature battle plans and weaponry. How could one man accomplish so much at such a young age? What led to his demise? These questions drive our analysis of Alexander's complex character, delicately balanced between genius and insanity.

6.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Assassination of King Tut
Did King Tut's gleaming death mask hide an ancient homicide?; dead since 1323 BC and hastily mummified, Egypt's boy king lay in an unfinished tomb until its 1922 discovery; modern forensics shed light on what caused the blows to the king's skull.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Real Attila the Hun
No ruler in history represents the unbridled rage and brutality of the barbarian as much as Attila the Hun. In the 5th century, Attila swept through Europe, effectively extinguishing the classical Roman Empire. And for a time, he held the destiny of all of Western Europe firmly in his grasp. But in the end, it was Attila who unwittingly secured the future of the civilized world and Christian Europe. After his death, the Hun Empire began to break up, and the marauding Huns "scattered to the winds."

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The True Story of Hannibal
One of history's greatest military leaders, at age nine Hannibal accompanied his father Hamilcar Barca on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy vowed eternal hatred for Rome, his people's bitter rival. Twenty years later, in 218 BC, he left New Carthage (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war on "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants. After crossing the Pyrénées and Rhône River, he traversed the Alps while beset by snowstorms, landslides, and hostile mountain tribes. This 2-hour special brings to life the story of the Carthaginian general who struck fear in all Roman hearts and wreaked havoc with his masterful military tactics, bringing the mighty Roman Republic to the brink of ruin. Archaeologists, historians, and military experts guide us through ancient Carthage and give insight into his military strategy up to defeat at Zama in 203 BC.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Weapons That Made Britain: The Sword
Mike Loades is a medieval weapons expert and one of Hollywood's foremost historical fight stunt arrangers. Now, in his unique hands-on fashion, he illustrates the great advances in fighting technology that underpinned British medieval history and goes back to the historical record to find out how the weapons were really used. In this episode, he explores the weapon most associated with the medieval period--the sword. Mike focuses on the Battle of Barnet, during the brutal War of the Roses, where on Easter Sunday 1471, 24,000 soldiers fought desperately for over three hours--the sword was the principal weapon. To see how the swords would have been used in a conflict like Barnet, Mike brings along 10 students for a crash course in 15th-century techniques. And swordsmith Hector Cole makes an intricate Anglo-Saxon sword, revealing the secrets of ancient techniques.
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~ On TV December 20-26 (revised)

Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:03:07 GMT

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Monday, December 20
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Twelve Apostles
Separately, they were nobodies--a handful of fishermen, an angry tax
collector. But united by a charismatic Jewish preacher, this ragtag
gang shaped into history's most famous revolutionaries. Meet Peter,
Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the
Lesser, Thaddeus, Simon, and Judas in this 2-hour special.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Was Napoleon Murdered?
On May 5, 1821, when Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on the island
of St. Helena, doctors weren't certain of the cause. Possibilities
included hepatitis, syphilis, scurvy, and cancer. They finally agreed
on stomach cancer. But more than 50 years ago, researchers suggested
that a servant working for the ruling power in France murdered
Napoleon. The poison theory is still debated by two hostile camps--
one believes in an elaborate conspiracy, the other thinks the truth
isn't nearly so complicated. Over the years, investigators from
prestigious scientific laboratories, including the FBI and Scotland
Yard, joined the search to solve the mystery. We sort through the
many theories--including recent investigations conducted by
toxicologists from the Paris Police Department and French medical
doctors that conclude death from conventional causes. We'll let
viewers decide: Was Napoleon murdered?
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Tuesday, December 21
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4.00 a.m. |HISTC| Line of Fire: Viking The Norse Raiders
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Noah and the Flood
Explores the story of the Great Flood and compares it with deluge
stories in other religions and cultures, including some American
Indian tribes.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Hadrian's Wall
Why did the ancient Romans build a stone wall across England from
sea to sea? This look at Emperor Hadrian's Wall suggests that it had
to do with military necessity and the ego of Hadrian himself.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Vikings: Trail of the Vikings
dna

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Mummy Autopsy: Episode 3
Tiffiny and John obtain rare permission to work with local experts
to x-ray and unwrap a bundle of mummies. They find the partially
mummified remains of two bodies, soldiers in uniform from the 1879
War of the Pacific.
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Wednesday, December 22
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4.00 a.m. |HISTC| Line of Fire: The Revenge of Cortez
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx
A visit to the famed ancient monument that combines the body of a
cat and the head of an Egyptian pharaoh. Computers recreate the
statue's original appearance, while experts try to identify the
ruler.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Ancient Computer?
Journey back in time for an eye-opening look at the amazing ancient
roots of technologies we like to think of as modern. New research
suggests that many of the inventions of the last 200 years may, in
fact, have already been known to the ancients. In Part 1, we explore
the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient machine that was discovered
deep in the Aegean Sea. Could it perhaps have been an ancient
computer? Could Archimedes have had a hand in its creation?

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Language of the Mummies
dna

8.00 p.m. |HINT|Glorious Rome: Capitol of the Empire
Art, aesthetics, literature, theater, law, city planning: These are
just a few of the debts owed by Western civilization to Rome, the
glorious capital of the greatest and most powerful empire that the
world has ever known. Take a tour of this vast metropolis as it was
during its peak, and see it through the eyes of the Roman citizens of
the time. State-of-the-art technology, coupled with enhanced 3-D
graphics, allows viewers to explore the architectural treasures as
only the Romans could.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Galen, Doctor to the Gladiators
In this fascinating series, we examine ancient inventions once
believed to have been created in modern times, and test the wits of
ancient inventors against some of the world's great modern inventors.
Part 2 uncovers the revolutionary work of Galen, the great Roman
doctor to the gladiators, who was performing brain surgery 2,000
years ahead of his time. We also explore the sophistication of Roman
medicine and compare it to modern techniques.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Pyramids Designed for an Eternity
During the 4th Dynasty of the Pharaohs in Egypt, nearly 5,000 years
ago, a people emerged from the mists of pre-history to complete the
most ambitious and spectacular undertakings ever attempted by
mankind. An incredible feat characterized by ingenious design,
resourceful technique, and above all, the labor of tens of thousands
of men who contributed with their bare hands to creating these
colossal tombs for their Pharaohs. We put scientific structural
theories to the test in this computerized recreation of the building
of Khufu, the largest pyramid in the Nile Valley.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: The Real Disciples of Jesus
dna

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Heron of Alexandria
In Part 3, we travel to Alexandria, Egypt--the home of inventors and
philosophers in ancient times. One of the greatest inventors was
Heron of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician, geometer, and worker in
mechanics, who taught at the famous Museum. His strange inventions,
such as automaton theaters--puppet theaters worked by strings, drums,
and weights--automatic doors, and coin-operated machines, were famous
throughout the ancient world.
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4.00 a.m. |HISTC| Line of Fire: The Spartan Wars
dna

1.00 p.m. |DISCC| Xtreme Mysteries: Egyptian Sphinx
Is it possible that the Sphinx stands guard over an undiscovered
chamber filled with untold knowledge from an ancient civilization, or
even from an alien one?

1.30 p.m. |DISCC| Xtreme Mysteries: King Tuts Tomb
Forensic scientists are still trying to explain the cause of the
death of King Tut, and the unexplained deaths of those who opened and
inspected the tomb; could they have stumbled on to the beginnings of
biological warfare?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The First 1000 Years. Part 1
The story begins not with Jesus, but 50 days after his crucifixion,
when a rushing wind and tongues of fire descended upon his followers
"and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak
in other languages." When Saul of Tarsus turns into Paul and travels
to preach to the Gentiles, the religion spreads.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The History of Christmas
Fascinating story of how the bawdy Roman Saturnalia, a week-long
festival of food and drink that culminated on December 25, became the
centerpiece of the Christian year, and why the holiday is known as
much for shopping as the birth of Christ. Interviews with experts,
harried bargain hunters, and excited children round out the program.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Greece
dna

8.00 p.m. |TLC| Noah's Ark: The True Story
Search for the truth behind the story of Noah and his ark. Find out
how Noah could have built such a structure and whether or not a great
flood took place on the earth. The search for remains of the ark
continues today.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Ivan the Terrible
For 400 years, the name Ivan the Terrible has conjured up a legend
of senseless cruelty. In the West, he is the image of a mad tyrant;
but in the country that he ruled, he is remembered very differently.
We examine the bloody reign of the Tsar that Stalin called "my
teacher", and ask why was he so terrible? Historians and experts from
Russia and the West offer opinions, aided by clips from Sergei
Eisenstein's film Ivan the Terrible and stills of "Ivan's Chronicles"
from The Book of Chronicles.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Wonders of the World
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Statue of
Zeus at Olympia, Colossus of Rhodes, Temple of Artemis, Hanging
Gardens of Babylon, and the Pharos of Alexandria. Of the Seven
Wonders, only the Great Pyramid remains. Why did ancient scholars
select these sites? What can the crumbled remains say about those who
built them?

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Conquerors: Peter the Great
dna

9.00 p.m. |TLC| The Three Kings
The identity of the Magi who visited the Christ child in Bethlehem
is a biblical mystery. Trace their journey from Persia to Jerusalem
to their confrontation with Herod. Find out why they brought their
signature gifts, and how they vanished from history.

10.00 p.m. |TLC| Murder of a Pharaoh
In 1167 BC the Pharaoh was murdered in his harem. The plot was led
by ladies of the harem with the support of senior courtiers. Follow
the trial on 3,000-year-old papyrus and uncover the secrets of the
mummy of Pentawere, the would-be pharaoh.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Mansions of the Spirits
First we watch restoration on one of the greatest monuments to the
dead ever created, Queen Hatshepsut's exquisite Deir el Bahari, and
her Red Chapel, a smaller temple near Karnak. Then, our host Peter
Woodward leads us into the inner sanctuaries of the Great Temple of
Karnak to explain the sacred duties of the temple priests, and
epigrapher William Murnane shows how the art and decoration
contributed to the temple's holy power and political prestige.
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4.00 a.m. |HISTC| Line of Fire: Disasters of Athens
dna

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Princess and the Pauper
The discovery of thousands of skeletons in the heart of London
astonished archaeologists. It looks like hundreds of people were
struck down by something deadly and dumped in a mass pauper's grave,
along with the body of a young Roman in a sarcophagus.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Real King Herod
One of the most fascinating and appalling biblical figures, King
Herod remains an enigma--the cruel king portrayed in countless
Christmas plays as the monster that slaughtered hundreds of babies in
an effort to kill the infant Jesus. But who was Herod? We draw
physical evidence from current excavation of Herod's magnificent port
Caesarea, written accounts of Josephus, and scrolls newly unearthed
at Petra. In a startling development, a reexamination of historical
texts shows that in old age, Herod suffered from chronic kidney
disease. Was his "evil" life a physical manifestation of the illness
that tormented his body? Did he order the murder of children in a
paranoid attack? And why did the Romans create the title "King of the
Jews" specifically for him?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Julius Caesar: Master of the Roman World
Profile of one of the world's greatest military minds, ancient
Rome's Julius Caesar, who romanced Cleopatra, invented the 12-month
calendar, and expanded the boundaries of the empire, before being
assassinated by senators fearful of his growing power.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Lost Youth of Jesus
Thousands of Christians make pilgrimages to the Holy Land yearly to
visit sites connected to Jesus. But are they authentic? The search
for the historical Jesus began with the first pilgrim--Constantine
the Great's mother Helena Augusta. Scholars have been trying to prove-
-or disprove--her amazing claims ever since. Traveling to Bethlehem,
Nazareth, and Sepphoris in the footsteps of Jesus, we run into heated
debate about where he was born, baptized, and grew up, and reveal
startling new discoveries.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| From Galilee to Jerusalem
Following in the footsteps of Jesus, we dig for the truth behind
"accepted" Holy Land sites and review archaeological controversy
about these important religious places. We examine: an Israeli
scholar's 1987 discovery of the lost city of Bethsaida, where Jesus
called his first disciples, healed a blind man, and fed the
multitudes; a boat on the Galilee's shoreline dating to the time of
Jesus; a house in Capernaum that may have belonged to St. Peter; and
the possible grave of Lazarus.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Way of the Cross
The search for evidence of Jesus's life moves to Jerusalem and the
traditional sites associated with his final days. Deep beneath the
city, we explore the buried remains of Herod's temple and tread a
pavement where Jesus may have walked. Delving into the mysterious
histories of the Cenacle Room, Gethsemane, and the Roman Praetorium,
we investigate the latest archaeological theories concerning probable
sites of Jesus's last supper, arrest, and trial. Does science support
or refute biblical accounts?

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Mysteries of Golgotha
Recounting the final footsteps in the life of Jesus, we explore the
traditional sites of his crucifixion and burial. Does the Church of
the Holy Sepulcher truly contain the Rock of Calvary and the tomb of
Jesus, or could the Garden Tomb be the authentic site? We investigate
the most recent archaeological evidence and learn how it may finally
answer this fascinating question.
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| Mansions of the Spirits
First we watch restoration on one of the greatest monuments to the
dead ever created, Queen Hatshepsut's exquisite Deir el Bahari, and
her Red Chapel, a smaller temple near Karnak. Then, our host Peter
Woodward leads us into the inner sanctuaries of the Great Temple of
Karnak to explain the sacred duties of the temple priests, and
epigrapher William Murnane shows how the art and decoration
contributed to the temple's holy power and political prestige.

6.00 p.m. |DTC| 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.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Holy Grail
The Holy Grail...Christ's cup from the Last Supper. Medieval poets
sang its praises, and King Arthur's knights chased it to the ends of
the earth. Did Joseph of Arimathea really claim the cup after the
Last Supper and collect Jesus's blood in it at the Crucifixion? Why
are there so many Grail tales, no two of which fully agree? And why
does the scent of heresy linger about the sacred cup? Many treasures
are bigger, but none more precious or elusive as we discover in this
quest for the venerable vessel.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| A History of God
A fascinating look at how God has manifested himself to people from
Abraham's days to the present. We explore fertility rites of the
ancient Middle East; the awesome revelations at Mt. Sinai; the
jealous yet compassionate God of the Hebrews; Jesus and the mystery
of the Trinity; and Allah, the Muslim God of Unity. Here is the story
of thousands of years of wrenching and revolutionary encounters with
God that prophets, saints, and mystics have experienced, and
mankind's quest for comfort and meaning.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Medieval Soldier
Saga of the simple men who fought in the feudal wars of the Middle
Ages. They lived by the rules of chivalry, fought hand-to-hand, and
died by the sword or arrow. Richard Karn hosts.
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1.30 p.m. |HISTU| 480 BC: The Battle of Salamis
In 480 BC, the Golden Age began when the Greeks expelled the
invading Persians at Salamis Bay, sinking 200 Persian ships while
losing only 40 of their own. But as sphinxlike Greek politics go, the
naval commander Themistocles is not only not rewarded for his
victory, but is removed as Athens' leader for accepting bribes and
hubris--or in other words, for being too arrogant and tempting the
Gods. Step back in time and live amongst the ancient Greeks as we
recreate this momentous point in history. Featuring exclusive in situ
dramatizations and the latest in historical research. TVPG cc

2.00 p.m. |HISTU| Search for Troy
When Heinrich Schliemann finds the site of ancient Troy, the
mythical past becomes scientific fact. Schliemann, a German grocer's
son, made a fortune in California's gold fields before becoming an
archaeologist. He dug for three years in modern Turkey, determined to
prove that Hissarlik was the site of the Troy of the Homer's ancient
epic The Iliad. In 1873, he discovered a glorious horde of treasure
and opened the world's eyes to the wonders of the ancient past. The
mythical world of the heroes of The Iliad had suddenly become
reality. Travel back in time to the Trojan War, as we reconstruct the
great city's glory with exclusive in situ dramatizations, the latest
historical research, and recent location photography

2.30 p.m. |HISTU| 31 BC: The Battle of Actium
If Antony and Cleopatra had won the Battle of Actium, there would
have been no Roman Empire. Yet Octavius Caesar's victory in 31 BC led
to an absolute dictatorship that sparked one of the greatest imperial
and cultural expansions the world has ever known. Each turning point
in history is backed by a set of principal characters whose dilemmas
and conflicts form its dramatic core, and whose unique personalities
influenced the outcome of events. Join us for a trip through time as
we recreate the Battle of Actium, featuring exclusive dramatizations
and the latest historical research.

3.00 p.m. |HISTU| Spartacus
Movie. By 72 BC, the Roman Empire had swept across the European
continent, conquering countries and selling the people into slavery.
But one slave dared to take a stand. This is the story of Spartacus
(Goran Visnjic), from the country of Thrace, who, after witnessing
his father's brutal death and enduring being sold into slavery,
swears to one day live again as a free man. Based on Howard Fast's
acclaimed novel, the miniseries was filmed in Bulgaria and directed
by Robert Dornhelm. The cast includes Alan Bates, Assen Blatechki,
Ben Cross, Henry Simmons, Angus MacFadyen, and Rhona Mitra. (2004)

4.00 p.m. |DISCU| Ancient Plastic Surgery
Recent archaeological discoveries reveal that cosmetic surgery is
not a modern phenomena. Follow the bizarre, painful and the down-
right dangerous ordeals of twisting, stretching and bone breaking
that went on to make the ancient body 'just right'.

5.00 p.m. |TLC| The Three Kings
The identity of the Magi who visited the Christ child in Bethlehem
is a biblical mystery. Trace their journey from Persia to Jerusalem
to their confrontation with Herod. Find out why they brought their
signature gifts, and how they vanished from history.

6.00 p.m. |TLC| Murder of a Pharaoh
In 1167 BC the Pharaoh was murdered in his harem. The plot was led
by ladies of the harem with the support of senior courtiers. Follow
the trial on 3,000-year-old papyrus and uncover the secrets of the
mummy of Pentawere, the would-be pharaoh.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Elveden, Suffolk
Time Team goes on a hunt for real-life Flintstones at one of
Britain's major Stone Age sites--a holiday camp at Elveden in
Suffolk. The site dates back 400,000 years when our early ancestors
shared the country with lions, rhinos, and elephants--but, contrary
to Hollywood, no dinosaurs! Time Team searches for evidence of early
humans--from flint axes to arrowheads and spears--and learns how to
make a Stone Age spear, and piece together what life might have been
like for our early ancestors.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Real Spartacus
Long before Stanley Kubrick's film starring Kirk Douglas, Spartacus
had unwittingly become a mythological icon of resistance against
oppression worldwide. We'll look at the real Spartacus, focusing on
his struggle against Roman forces, his time as a gladiator, and his
role in the infamous slave revolt against Rome in 73 BC, which
convulsed the great empire for 2 years before the uprising was put
down and 6,000 slave rebels were crucified along 150 miles of the
Appian Way

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: Genghis Khan
The story of the "Universal Ruler"--the man who succeeded his
chieftain father at age 13 and had to struggle to overcome hostile
tribes. Who then could have predicted the glories to come? His
military victories included the conquest of China and lands
stretching from the Black Sea to the Pacific. A remarkable
administrator and ruler, Genghis Khan's system of "khanites"--the
mean by which he ruled conquered countries--lasted for more than 400
years after his death.
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Monday, December 13
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Holy Grail
At the Last Supper, Jesus drank from a chalice, passed it to his Disciples, and it then vanished in history's mists. Some evidence suggests a follower collected Christ's blood in the Holy Grail and fled to England. Follow the first communion cup's elusive trail through those who sought it--from King Arthur to Indiana Jones.
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Tuesday, December 14
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4.00 a.m. |HISTC| Genghis Khan Mongol Conqueror
This series examines the great conquerors of the world and provides new insights into their most compelling military achievements. Each episode combines graphics with recreations to analyze every facet of their famous battles and conquests. Some of the conquerors profiled include Genghis Khan, Hannibal, Ramses, Alexander, Cortez, the Spartans and the Romans.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Cain and Abel: A Murder Mystery
Biblical brothers' bonds are broken by murder in Eden in one of the most chilling accounts in the Old Testament. Journey back to the Land of Nod, where the guilt-ridden fugitive was banished, and find out how Cain lived out his days.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Vikings: Blood of the Vikings
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Pompeii: Buried Alive
Exploration of the archaeological site of the city that was encrusted by incendiary ash when deadly Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Archaeological director Baldasarre Conticello takes viewers on a tour of Pompeii's ruins, and visits Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius at the same time
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Wednesday, December 15
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4.00 a.m. |HISTC| Ramses Warrior Pharaoh
This series examines the great conquerors of the world and provides new insights into their most compelling military achievements. Each episode combines graphics with recreations to analyze every facet of their famous battles and conquests. Some of the conquerors profiled include Genghis Khan, Hannibal, Ramses, Alexander, Cortez, the Spartans and the Romans.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Forbidden City: Dynasty and Destiny
A look at China's amazing Forbidden City, which was built in the 15th century by over one-million laborers and was the home of 24 emperors. Its 8,000 rooms contain palaces, temples, libraries, theaters, and living quarters for thousands

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Great Pyramid - Gateway to the Stars
dna

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks built the first theatres, staged the first sports events and worshipped in some of the most spectacular temples ever built; from prehistoric places to bold symbols of victory, explore the wonders of this ancient civilization.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Civilization of the Heroes
A visit to the heart of the first great civilizations between the Euphrates and the Aegean Sea takes us to the pre-Hellenic cities of Mycenae, Tiryns, and the legendary Babylonian city of Troy, where archaeological findings have confirmed existence of the world or heroes that Homer depicted in his epic poems. We even visit the site of the classic battle between Hector and Achilles. We take viewers on a virtual reality tour using extensive CGI recreations of great structures and ancient ruins coupled with scenic location footage. Features commentary from archaeological experts.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
On August 24, in the year 79 AD, the apocalyptic eruption of Vesuvius relegated the memory of the wealthy Roman city of Pompeii to the realms of legend and myth. Take a virtual tour of this vital and fantastic ancient city as we explore its mysteries. Now, new excavations, sound scientific evidence, and extraordinary computer graphics recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: The Real Mary Magdalene
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9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Real Jason and the Argonauts
Groundbreaking new discoveries reveal that the myth of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts may be based on real events.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Flag Fen, Cambridgeshire
Flag Fen, a few miles outside of Peterborough, England, is one of the most important European Bronze-Age sites. Large quantities of organic material from the period, including wood and leather, have survived, pickled in the waterlogged fenland peat. The centerpiece is an alignment of posts passing across what would have been a stretch of open water, linking the mainland with Northey Island. Was this an island of the dead, where Bronze-Age people buried and honored their deceased?

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Great Sphinx: Lord of the Pyramids
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Thursday, December 16
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4.00 a.m. |HISTC| The Conquests of Alexander
This series examines the great conquerors of the world and provides new insights into their most compelling military achievements. Each episode combines graphics with recreations to analyze every facet of their famous battles and conquests. Some of the conquerors profiled include Genghis Khan, Hannibal, Ramses, Alexander, Cortez, the Spartans and the Romans.

4.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks built the first theatres, staged the first sports events and worshipped in some of the most spectacular temples ever built; from prehistoric places to bold symbols of victory, explore the wonders of this ancient civilization.

5.00 p.m. |DISCC| Real Jason and the Argonauts
Groundbreaking new discoveries reveal that the myth of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts may be based on real events.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: Part 4.
On January 1, 800 AD, Pope Gregory crowned Frankish King Charlemagne, declaring him the new Holy Roman Emperor. A new Christian Europe emerges from the Dark Ages. In the East, there's a renewed effort to convert the world. Though by 1000 AD, all of Europe seems united in Christianity, new wars with Islam loom ahead.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Jerusalem
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Conquerors: Alexander the Great
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11.00 p.m. |HINT|Death and the Journey to Immortality
Egyptian civilization was based on the hope of eternal life after death. We explore some of the ancient places that reveal the secrets of the religion and study the sacred tomb hieroglyphs in the Valley of the Kings. At the cemetery of the pyramid builders in Giza and the Valley of the Golden Mummies in the Bahariyya Oasis, we learn more about Egyptian burial practices and methods. And we speak with Drs. Zahi Hawass and Salima Ikram to unravel the secrets of mummification.
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Friday, December 17
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4.00 a.m. |HISTC|Hannibals Great Triumph
This series examines the great conquerors of the world and provides new insights into their most compelling military achievements. Each episode combines graphics with recreations to analyze every facet of their famous battles and conquests. Some of the conquerors profiled include Genghis Khan, Hannibal, Ramses, Alexander, Cortez, the Spartans and the Romans.

7.00 p.m. |DTC| The Ancestors
Explore three early North American cultures in THE ANCESTORS, the first in the series 500 Nations. Tour the 800-room Pueblo Bonito in the arid southwest, view the Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde, and visit Cahokia, the largest city in the U.S. before 1800.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Hercules: Power of the Gods
Story of how the mighty son of Zeus became one of the most enduring legends of Greek mythology. Includes the saga of the 12 labors of Hercules, which included battles with the awful 9-headed Hydra serpent and the Ceryneian stag with golden horns.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Mexico
Follow the dramatic and tragic history of the Mexican Indian nations from pre-Colombian times, through the period of European contact and colonization. Witness the rise and fall of the Toltecs and the growth of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec city of an empire.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Clash of Cultures
Explore the conflict between indigenous peoples and Spanish expeditions in the Caribbean and the southeastern U.S. As native nations defy a plundering advance by outsiders, they are subject to two unconquerable weapons: muskets...and disease.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Invasion of the Coast
As more foreigners arrive in North America, tensions rise as native peoples lives are impacted. At Jamestown, the story of the Powhatan princess, Pocahontas, unfolds. Thanksgiving at Plymouth leads to the bloodiest of colonial Indian wars in 1675.

11.00 p.m. |DTC| Cauldron of War
Europe fights to control American resources, turning Indian homelands into a "Cauldron of War." Many indigenous nations side with the French but when the defeated country leaves its Indian allies vulnerable determined leader, Pontiac, rises to prominence.

12.00 a.m. |DTC| Removal
Follow the Trail of Tears as Native Americans are displaced even as they adopt American ways. Shawnee leader Tecumseh sparks a return to traditional ways but The Indian Removal Act becomes law in 1830. Many stoically accept; others resist.
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Saturday, December 18
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| Death and the Journey to Immortality
Egyptian civilization was based on the hope of eternal life after death. We explore some of the ancient places that reveal the secrets of the religion and study the sacred tomb hieroglyphs in the Valley of the Kings. At the cemetery of the pyramid builders in Giza and the Valley of the Golden Mummies in the Bahariyya Oasis, we learn more about Egyptian burial practices and methods. And we speak with Drs. Zahi Hawass and Salima Ikram to unravel the secrets of mummification.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Barbarians
Profile of the savage fighters who surrounded and then conquered ancient Rome, ushering in the Dark Ages. Hosted by Richard Karn.
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Sunday, December 19
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1.00 p.m. |DISCC| Colosseum: A Gladiator's Story
Revealing the true life of a gladiator in all its grit and glory, this spectacular dramatized documentary reveals the truth about the events that took place inside the arena.

2.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks built the first theatres, staged the first sports events and worshipped in some of the most spectacular temples ever built; from prehistoric places to bold symbols of victory, explore the wonders of this ancient civilization.

3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Real Jason and the Argonauts
Groundbreaking new discoveries reveal that the myth of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts may be based on real events.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| Pompeii: Buried Alive
Exploration of the archaeological site of the city that was encrusted by incendiary ash when deadly Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Archaeological director Baldasarre Conticello takes viewers on a tour of Pompeii's ruins, and visits Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius at the same time.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Flag Fen, Cambridgeshire
Flag Fen, a few miles outside of Peterborough, England, is one of the most important European Bronze-Age sites. Large quantities of organic material from the period, including wood and leather, have survived, pickled in the waterlogged fenland peat. The centerpiece is an alignment of posts passing across what would have been a stretch of open water, linking the mainland with Northey Island. Was this an island of the dead, where Bronze-Age people buried and honored their deceased?

8.00 p.m. |NGU| Da Vinci and The Mystery of the Shroud
Worshipped by millions as the authentic burial cloth of Jesus, the Shroud of Turin is one of the most sacred and controversial relics of the Christian world. The image of Christ, believers say, was burned into the cloth by the intense heat of resurrection. Behind the Cathedral that holds the Shroud, the Library of the Palazzo Reale in Turin contains the self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. Is there a link between these two remarkable images?

9.00 p.m. |NGU| Unlocking Da Vinci's Code : The Full Story
dna

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: Hastings
1066 is perhaps the most famous year in English history for the great battle fought on Sanilac Hill in October effectively ended the Anglo-Saxon way of life. William Duke of Normandy--soon to be known as The Conqueror--landed his troops near Hastings on the south coast of England where he was met by the weary army of King Harold II. The remarkable Bayeaux Tapestry has added to the myths and legends surrounding the battle--all of which are dispelled or proven as we take viewers to the brutal battlefield.
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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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~ On TV December 6-12

Sun, 05 Dec 2004 15:16:01 GMT

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The Ancient World on Television December 6 - 12, 2004
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Monday, December 6
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Antony & Cleopatra: Battle at Actium
dna

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Sands of the Dead
The people who lived in the Bahariya Oasis of Egypt were not royalty, but they lived quite well; they were ruled by governors, who had control of the wine and, more importantly, water; rediscover the Napa Valley of Egypt.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - Battle of Megiddo
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Tuesday, December 7
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of Tutankhamun's Treasure
Archaeologists have made an astonishing discovery that could change our understanding of the life and death of King Tut; the team tries to determine why Tut's tomb does not contain custom-made burial goods, like most Egyptian rulers' graves.

3.30 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the Animal Mummies
The catacombs at Saqqara contain 2.5 million animal mummies; the team tries to determine why the Egyptiams mummified animals at all, and why so many?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Ten Commandments
Originally, the Ten Commandments didn't mean the same things as they do today. How was adultery different in the ancient world? And what did it mean to honor your father and mother? We'll study these intriguing questions and more.

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Mysterious Death of Cleopatra
The daughter of an incestuous marriage, Cleopatra married and murdered her brothers, inheriting the throne of Egypt at age 17; her life was filled with the unexplained; experts reexamine the circumstances of Cleopatra's untimely death.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - Tomb Robbers
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that 3,200 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites
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Wednesday, December 8
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Incredible Monuments of Rome
A look at the Colosseum, Pantheon, Forum, and other ancient monuments that were often places of ritualistic human sacrifices and torture.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Iceman: Mummy from the Stone Age
dna

8.00 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.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Greek Legacy in the West
During the 4th century BC, Sicily, once a stopping point for the seagoing Phoenicians, became the "new Greece" of the west. Our journey takes us to the various cultural centers that dotted the island, such as Syracuse, Agrigento (with the exquisite Valley of the Temples), and Selinus (modern-day Selenunte). Highlights the theater in Syracuse, visits the Villa del Casale and Villa Filosofiana, both with typical Roman mosaics, and Agrigento with its numerous temples possibly built by Theron's slaves. Uses 3D graphics to illustrate Syracuse's theater, the Temple of Concordia at Agrigento, and the temples at Selinus.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Itinerary in Ionia
In the 2nd century BC, artistic and cultural activities reached their heights in the cities of Ionia, a densely populated area on the coast of modern-day Turkey, as well as on a cluster of Greek islands in the eastern Mediterranean. Priene, Miletus, Delos, Kos, and Rhodes, home of the famous Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are just some of the destinations on our virtual tour through time. Enhanced 3D graphics help illustrate the senate chamber of Priene, the medical sanctuary of Kos, and the Colossus of Rhodes, and features insights from archaeological experts.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Ancient Egyptians - The Priests of Amun
dna

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Uncover the secrets behind the world's first master builders: the pharaohs, architects, engineers and labourers who built the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Karnak.

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Sheba's Greatest Treasure
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Thursday, December 9
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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.

5.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Uncover the secrets behind the world's first master builders: the pharaohs, architects, engineers and labourers who built the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Karnak.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: Part 3
The Eastern Roman Empire, based in Constantinople, survives in splendor for a thousand years after Rome's fall. But the sands of Arabia give birth to a new faith, Islam, which soon conquers half of Christendom. Though Europe is mired in the Dark Ages, Irish monks copy ancient texts, preserving them for the future.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Dark Age England
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8.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Sphinx Unmasked
The Sphinx is the largest free-standing stone sculpture on Earth, but for most of the 4,500 years of its existence, its true origin and the identity of its face have been cloaked in mystery; an Egyptologist is on the verge of cracking the riddle.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - The Cult of Apis Bull
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians
At the ancient port city Mendes, we speak with archaeologist Donald Redford, who has been uncovering the lives of farmers, priests, and merchants. We also visit the ancient craftsman's village Deir el Medina to learn more about the lives of workers who toiled in the Valley of the Kings. And finally, we wander through modern Cairo to discover the amazing number of similarities between ancient Egypt and the Egypt that we know today.
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Friday, December 10
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7.00 p.m. |DTC| Napoleon's Obsession: Quest for Egypt
In a plot to conquer Egypt, Napoleon set sail with 17,000 troops, 700 horses and 150 scientists. Though his conquest failed, research of the scientists that accompanied him gave birth to modern archeology and Egyptology.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Quest for the Lost Pharaoh
Follow Egyptologist Vassil Dobrev as he uncovers a hidden tomb of enormous proportions. By analyzing the hieroglyphics and the structure and placement of the tomb, Vassil reveals that the tomb dates back some 4,500 years.

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Cleopatra's Lost City
Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, was named after one of history's greatest warriors, Alexander the Great; archaeologist Jean-Yves Empereur tells the story of this beautiful ancient city and its most famous inhabitant.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Journey Through the Valley of the Kings
Travel through the 3,500-year history of Egypt's ancient resting place of the most powerful rulers the world has ever known. Computer graphics and 3-D reconstructions reveal a subterranean labyrinth of tombs housing untold wealth.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome
The latest archaeological research, 3D models and sophisticated graphics re-create the grandeur and majesty of ancient Rome's wonders, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Aqua Appia and Via Appia, baths of Caracalla, Hadrian's Wall, and more.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Real Cleopatra
The life of one of the most powerful women ever is told in the places she lived it, from her romance with Julius Caesar to her suicide after losing her war against the Romans, shaping the course of history for centuries

11.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Discovery Time Capsule: Ancient Mysteries
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Saturday, December 11
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians
At the ancient port city Mendes, we speak with archaeologist Donald Redford, who has been uncovering the lives of farmers, priests, and merchants. We also visit the ancient craftsman's village Deir el Medina to learn more about the lives of workers who toiled in the Valley of the Kings. And finally, we wander through modern Cairo to discover the amazing number of similarities between ancient Egypt and the Egypt that we know today.
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6.00 p.m. |HINT|The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that 3,200 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Basing, Hampshire
Throughout the 16th century, the Paulet family played a key role in affairs of the English state. Here, in its heyday, the grand house played host to both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I--Mary I and Philip II honeymooned in Basing House. But the Paulets were Catholics and backed Charles I in the English Civil War. Cromwell led a force of 7,000 men to capture the house and destroy the stronghold. Join Time Team in their investigations at Basing House, which prove both exciting and frustrating.

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks built the first theatres, staged the first sports events and worshipped in some of the most spectacular temples ever built; from prehistoric places to bold symbols of victory, explore the wonders of this ancient civilization.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Real Jason and the Argonauts
Groundbreaking new discoveries reveal that the myth of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts may be based on real events.
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Moments in Time: Napoleon's Lost Army
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Fire of London
This 90-minute special looks at the 1666 blaze that reduced the world's most majestic city to utter ruin, and brings to life the sparks of the fire and its progress with full-scale recreation of the disastrous event. Over 13,000 houses, 87 churches, and principle landmarks of the city were destroyed. Using modern forensic techniques and new historical evidence, we piece together the true story of the Great Fire of London.
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Tuesday, November 30
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Eternal Stone
The second biggest pyramid in Egypt was built by the pharaoh Khephren, who also built the Sphinx; one of his statues was carved from gneiss, a rare stone that has not been found within 800 kilometres of his pyramid; where did the pharaoh find the stone?

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Normans: Loss of Identity
Edward the Confessor surrounded himself with Norman aides and nobles, and upon his death in January 1066, the royal succession remained unresolved. Harold Godwinsson's claims were shallow, and he would be the last of the Anglo-Saxon kings. His challenger, William, Duke of Normandy, had the blessing of Pope Alexander II. This episode covers the Norman invasion and conquering of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. England's ruling elite, who now spoke French, were connected to the continental expansion of feudalism and militant Catholicism. King Stephen was the last king of pure Norman blood, but French domination continued with the Plantagenet and Angevin lines. King John, the first king to be born and die in England since 1066, was also the monarch who lost the ancestral home of Normandy.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Samson and Delilah
Explores the theory that the Philistines kept Samson, not as a laborer, but as a sex slave in order to breed a race of giants.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Hidden City of Petra
Story of the Nabataeans, a desert people who carved the city of Petra out of the Jordanian mountains some 2,000 years ago. Their culture flourished, then disappeared. We visit the site of the amazing sculpted city, which included temples and colonnaded market streets.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Jacob's Ladder
Story of Jacob's magnificent stairway to heaven. Includes a trip to the Middle East to explore 4,000-year-old ruins that some believe were the palaces of Jacob and his son.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Curse of Tutankhamun
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8.00 p.m. |HINT|The Fabulous Centers of Hellenism
Between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC, many cities in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) reached unprecedented artistic levels. They were the new centers of Hellenism--the fruit of the junction of Greek and Eastern civilizations. In this episode, we visit the cities of Ephesus and Pergamum. State-of-the art technology coupled with enhanced 3D graphics allows us to view the cities as only the original inhabitants could as we take a virtual tour of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Leptis Magna, and the Altar of Zeus complex at Pergamum, which the citizens considered a symbol of the cultural supremacy of Hellenistic people over the rest of the world. Features high-end location photography and insights from some of the world's leading archaeological experts.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Visit of the Sanctuaries of Apollo
For many centuries, Greeks, Romans, Persians, and Egyptians turned to Apollo, the lunar god, in hopes of being granted good fortune. In this episode, we chronicle the sanctuaries built in Apollo's honor, and visit Delos in the Cyclades, Delphi in the region of Phocis, and Didymi in Ionia. Viewers experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we explore these celebrated, ancient sites, and state-of-the art technology coupled with enhanced 3D graphics allow us to see them as only the original worshippers could. Features insights from some of the world's leading archaeological experts and high-end location photography.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: Who Killed Jesus?
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Coventry, West Midlands
Time Team's visit to Coventry, in search of the city's first cathedral, saw a break with its usual 3-day rule. The reason for the breach in routine was the discovery of a stone-lined grave cut into a floor--the site of the chapter house of the Benedictine priory associated with the original cathedral. Since a building was to be erected on the site after Time Team's excavations were finished, it was decided that the tomb couldn't be covered up again and left--it had to be investigated!

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Hidden History of Rome with Terry Jones
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Thursday, December 2
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Hidden History of Rome with Terry Jones
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years
Covers the years between 312 AD, when the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, and 461 AD, when Rome "fell" to the barbarian Goths. They were heady days that saw the birth of the monastic movement, the codification of the faith, and creation of the New Testament canon as we recognize it today.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Empires in The Americas
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8.00 p.m. |NGU| Sheba's Secret Mummies
British writer and anthropologist Howard Reid leads an international survey team to the seldom-visited Republic of Yemen on an extraordinary quest - to follow up reports of Arabian mummies in the land of the legendary Queen of Sheba. Howard has been documenting mummy-making cultures around the world for the past ten years, but until recently he had never heard of mummies in the Middle East outside Egypt.

9.00 p.m. |NGU| The Diva Mummy
Two thousand years ago the lords and ladies of China's Han Dynasty lived lives of such opulent splendour they wanted to live forever - and some of them came close.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| A History of Britain: Conquest!
Without William the Conqueror's 1066 victory, Britain might well have been a province of Scandinavia. But after the Norman Conquest, Britain ceased to look north and turned its face to the south, becoming part of an Anglo-Norman empire that in time, overshadowed even the kings of France.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Alexandria: Discovery a Lost Empire
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Pharaoh and His Lost Children
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks takes us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of several of Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest family mausoleum.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Ramses the Great: Pharaoh for All Time
A fascinating portrait of the charismatic Pharaoh who conquered nations, built legendary temples, and fathered more than 100 children in his 67-year reign.

7.00 p.m. |DTC| New York Slaves
A long-forgotten burial ground in a remote corner of Manhattan tells the story of the African slaves whose labor built the foundations of the city and whose rebellion set it ablaze. Find out where these people came from and what their lives were like.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Stonehenge
Experts believe that Stonehenge took half a millennium to bring to completion. It required the ingenuity to transport the heavy stones over land and sea for hundreds of miles without our modern tools and equipment. Explore how and why it was constructed.

8.00 p.m. |NGU| Egyptian Mummies
Hidden for 25 centuries, a mummy lies among the remains of an elaborately carved coffin. Examine the mysteries surrounding the life and death of this Egyptian official and the secrets his tomb promises to unlock.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Noah's Ark: The True Story
Search for the truth behind the story of Noah and his ark; find out how Noah could have built such a structure and whether or not a great flood took place on Earth; the search for remains of the ark continues today.

9.00 p.m. |NGU| Curses of Ancient Egypt
In this hour, National Geographic Channel will discuss the myth and mystery of the ‘Ten Plagues’ of Egypt and the curse of Tutankhamen. The Book of Exodus describes a series of ten plagues during the time when Jews were slaves in ancient Egypt: The Nileturned to blood, A plague of frogs, A plague of insects, A plague of flies, A plague among their cattle, A plague of boils, A plague of hail, A plague of locusts, A darkness at noon, Death of the first born. Moses promised that these series of disasters

9.00 p.m. |DTC| The Lost Mummy of Imhotep
The Egyptian high priest in the movie, The Mummy, is considered by historians to be the first genius. The first to build pyramids, this physician and ruler was a god to his people. Archaeologists may have discovered his tomb in the sands of Saqqara.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Ancient Ancestors: Princess and the Pauper
The discovery of thousands of skeletons in the heart of London astonished archaeologists. It looks like hundreds of people were struck down by something deadly and dumped in a mass pauper's grave, along with the body of a young Roman in a sarcophagus.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Search for Noah's Ark
The great flood that destroyed the world except for Noah, his family, and herd would probably be dismissed as legend--if not for other ancient evidence suggesting the presence of a once-massive flood. Instead, the search for Noah's Ark continues to this day--one of the most controversial searches for one of the largest items described in the Bible. We'll examine evidence of those who claim to have found proof of the Ark, and visit Mt. Ararat and other targeted sites for the landing of the Ark. [listing actually says 11.15]
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: At the Sign of the Eagle
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Pharaoh and His Lost Children
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks takes us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of several of Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest family mausoleum.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Ancient Plastic Surgery
Recent archaeological discoveries reveal that cosmetic surgery is not a modern phenomena. Follow the bizarre, painful and the down-right dangerous ordeals of twisting, stretching and bone breaking that went on to make the ancient body 'just right'.

8.00 p.m. |NGU| Into the Great Pyramid
Join Dr. Zahi Hawass as he unravels the mystery of both how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built, and who executed the awe-inspiring enterprise

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Hidden Pyramids of Peru
It is one of humanity’s epic journeys. Thousands of years ago people first came out of the wild and formed civilisation. They would build huge monuments, like the pyramids and all the great cities of the Ancient World, but why did they do it? What forces gave birth to civilisation? For years archaeologists have been trying to get back to when it all began to find the answer and now at last it seems they may have done it for they are now exploring a lost city of pyramids in Peru
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Sunday, December 5
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8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Uncover the secrets behind the world's first master builders: the pharaohs, architects, engineers and labourers who built the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Karnak.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Rameses: Wrath of God or Man?
A team of international scientists and forensic archaeologists, led by Egyptologist Professor Kent Weeks, unravels the mystery that links the Old Testament, Egypt’s Pharaoh Rameses the Great, and a skull found in the largest tomb ever unearthed in Egypt.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Rameses: Wrath of God or Man?
A team of international scientists and forensic archaeologists, led by Egyptologist Professor Kent Weeks, unravel the mystery that links the Old Testament, Egypt’s Pharaoh Rameses the Great and a skull found in the largest tomb ever unearthed in Egypt.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:49:33 GMT

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Monday, November 22
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Moments in Time: Letter from the Roman Front
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC|The Great Plague
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Tuesday, November 23
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the First Egyptians
The team searches in a desert valley where Egyptian culture began to take shape and in Egypt's oldest city for clues to the identity of the ancient people who created this remarkable civilization.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Noah and the Flood
Explores the story of the Great Flood and compares it with deluge stories in other religions and cultures, including some American Indian tribes.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Hadrian's Wall
Why did the ancient Romans build a stone wall across England from sea to sea? This look at Emperor Hadrian's Wall suggests that it had to do with military necessity and the ego of Hadrian himself.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Machu Picchu: City in the Sky
Originally built by the Incas, this magnificent structure remains a mystery. Was it an observatory? Pleasure retreat? Fortress?

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| History Vs. Hollywood
How true is Hollywood to history? What are the real stories behind the people and events portrayed in Oliver Stone's feature film Alexander? Colin Farrell stars as the Macedonian conqueror, with Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Rosario Dawson, Jared Leto, and Sir Anthony Hopkins. "The greatest legend of all was real," so says the film's tagline. Find out just how real this Alexander is as we talk to historians and the film's creative team and cast, and compare and contrast history against Hollywood.
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Axes, Swords and Knives
Blade implements have been a part of civilized man's arsenal since the Paleolithic Age, when sharp tools were chipped off of flint or obsidian. But with the discovery of metallurgy, people were able to forge stronger, more versatile blade implements. We visit an axe-throwing contest in Wisconsin for an introduction to the least subtle of the blade tools. Then we visit a swordsmith and an experienced swordfighter who work in traditional methods from ancient sources, and review the history of knives.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx
A visit to the famed ancient monument that combines the body of a cat and the head of an Egyptian pharaoh. Computers recreate the statue's original appearance, while experts try to identify the ruler.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The History of Thanksgiving
From the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, Lincoln's 1863 declaration naming it a national holiday, to turkey, Macy's parade, and football, we'll share the abundant feast of Thanksgiving history--including all the trimmings!

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Tomb Of The Warrior Prince
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8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Alexander the Great: Murder Unsolved
Unravel one of the strangest mysteries of ancient times, the suspicious death of history's most extraordinary leader, Alexander the Great. Experts attempt to decipher if his early death at age 32 was caused by disease, excessive drinking or even murder.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Cities of the Sea and Wind
In between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, three coastal cities on the shore of the Mediterranean (Sabrata, Leptis Magna, and Oea--better known as Tripoli) comprised the rich Roman province Tripolitania. Thanks to advanced digital reconstruction, we watch the Forum of Leptis Magna come to life again. The Forum was already famous in ancient times for the Severan Bascilica, one of the largest buildings ever erected.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of the Island of Minos
Around 1500 BC, the great Minoan civilization thrived on the islands of Minos (modern-day Crete) and Thera (modern-day Santorini, for St. Irene, protectress of the island) in the eastern Mediterranean. An ancient architect conducts a virtual guided of the legendary sites at Akrotiri, Phaistos, Ayía Triáda, and Knossos culminates in a visit to the palace of King Minos, famous for its legendary labyrinth.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: Who is Paul?
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Time Team: Elveden, Suffolk
Time Team goes on a hunt for real-life Flintstones at one of Britain's major Stone Age sites--a holiday camp at Elveden in Suffolk. The site dates back 400,000 years when our early ancestors shared the country with lions, rhinos, and elephants--but, contrary to Hollywood, no dinosaurs! Time Team searches for evidence of early humans--from flint axes to arrowheads and spears--and learns how to make a Stone Age spear, and piece together what life might have been like for our early ancestors.

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Naked Science: Atlantis
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10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Hidden History of Egypt with Terry Jones
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11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Monster Hunters
One-breasted female warriors; the one-eyed, man-eating Cyclops; the ferocious griffin, part bird, part lion. Were these creatures, celebrated by the ancient Greeks and immortalized by Homer, something more than myth? Join the hunt with some of today's leading paleontologists as we explore newly-translated evidence and examine remains that may link the Greek classical age with earth's prehistoric past. New data suggests that the ancients searched for, excavated, measured, and displayed massive fossils.
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: Who is Paul?
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Hidden History of Egypt with Terry Jones
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Aliens
Since the dawn of time, stargazers have looked to the sky wondering if earth has had heavenly visitors. Scientists investigate ancient ruins, artifacts, and texts from around the world exploring the possibility of previous extraterrestrial visits and the plausibility of future stopovers!

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity
The story begins not with Jesus, but 50 days after his crucifixion, when a rushing wind and tongues of fire descended upon his followers "and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages." When Saul of Tarsus turns into Paul and travels to preach to the Gentiles, the religion spreads.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: The Celts
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Quest for the Lost Civilization: Ancient Mariners
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: The Celts
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| Hadrian's Wall
Why did the ancient Romans build a stone wall across England from sea to sea? This look at Emperor Hadrian's Wall suggests that it had to do with military necessity and the ego of Hadrian himself.

6.30 p.m. |HISTU| The Quest for Tutankhamun's Tomb
Undeterred by an ancient Egyptian curse and WWI, Howard Carter spent 20 years tracking down Tutankhamun's tomb and unearthing the breathtaking treasures it contained. Recently discovered footage highlights the discovery and some of the curious events that followed.

7.00 p.m. |HINT|Julius Caesar: Master of the Roman World
Profile of one of the world's greatest military minds, ancient Rome's Julius Caesar, who romanced Cleopatra, invented the 12-month calendar, and expanded the boundaries of the empire, before being assassinated by senators fearful of his growing power.

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
In 79 AD, eruptions from Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii. A burning wave of gas shot out from the side of Vesuvius killing the inhabitants of neighboring Herculaneum in just four minutes. Archaeologists look to these bodies for historical clues.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Custer's Last Stand
On June 25, 1876, George Armstrong Custer stumbled on one of the largest Indian camps the Plains had seen. Vastly outnumbered, Custer and his troops fell to the Indians at Little Big Horn. Scientists examine artifacts to recreate this famous battle.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| The Alamo
The diary of a Mexican officer who fought at the Alamo has spurred controversy and outrage regarding Davy Crockett and the Texas revolutionaries. These startling revelations challenge the traditional history and heroism of these Alamo defenders.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Becoming Alexander
Follow actor Colin Farrell as he prepares to bring Alexander the Great to life on the big screen; the political, military and historical context in which Alexander operated.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Search for Lewis and Clark
The Louisiana Purchase represented a great unknown, and two men were assigned the task of exploring this vast American wilderness. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark would embark upon the most important expedition in the history of the United States.
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6.00 p.m. |DTC| 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.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Medieval Soldier
Saga of the simple men who fought in the feudal wars of the Middle Ages. They lived by the rules of chivalry, fought hand-to-hand, and died by the sword or arrow. Richard Karn hosts.
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Sunday, November 28
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1.00 p.m. |DISCU| Alexander the Great: Murder Unsolved
Unravel one of the strangest mysteries of ancient times, the suspicious death of history's most extraordinary leader, Alexander the Great. Experts attempt to decipher if his early death at age 32 was caused by disease, excessive drinking or even murder.
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Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:53:32 GMT

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Monday, November 15
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Barbarians at the Gate
By the 2nd century AD, the empire had expanded as far as it could. Consolidation was at hand. Instead of plundering new territories, the Roman army reconstructed them. Because the army was the first Roman presence in a new land, the soldiers and their architects, surveyors, and engineers built their own defenses...some lasting 2,000 years.

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Return of the Mummy
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11.00 p.m. |NGU| Secrets of the Viking Warriors
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Tuesday, November 16
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Hidden History of Egypt with Terry Jones
Terry Jones ("Monty Python's Flying Circus") details the everyday lives of ordinary citizens in the ancient Egypt, from the bizarre to the hilarious to the shocking.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Cain and Abel: A Murder Mystery
Biblical brothers' bonds are broken by murder in Eden in one of the most chilling accounts in the Old Testament. Journey back to the Land of Nod, where the guilt-ridden fugitive was banished, and find out how Cain lived out his days.

8.00 p.m. |HINT|Roman Imprint on the West
In the 2nd century AD, all roads lead to Rome, and we'll follow some which connect Rome to the rich provinces of the West, including Iberia (Spain) and Gaul (France) as a Celtic gladiator takes us on a virtual tour through the streets of Nimes, Orange, Tarragona, Italica, Meridia, and more.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| At the Court of the King of Kings
During the 4th century BC, the great Persian civilization, which was the first multi-ethnic empire in history, reached its peak. In this episode, we'll tour the grand residences at Persepolis, and the imperial palaces of the omnipotent King Darius I--a sumptuous building complex for the most powerful man in the world of that era. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration and take a virtual tour with the people of Persia at the height of its civilization.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Meet the Ancestors - Napoleon's Lost Army
Arguments still rage over whether Napoleon was good or bad. But Napoleon's rewriting of history on St Helena has been overlooked. The programme re-examines this crucial but forgotten part of Napoleon's career whilst in exile on St Helen.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Persian Mummy
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Flag Fen, Cambridgeshire
Flag Fen, a few miles outside of Peterborough, England, is one of the most important European Bronze-Age sites. Large quantities of organic material from the period, including wood and leather, have survived, pickled in the waterlogged fenland peat. The centerpiece is an alignment of posts passing across what would have been a stretch of open water, linking the mainland with Northey Island. Was this an island of the dead, where Bronze-Age people buried and honored their deceased?

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Jesus in the Himalayas
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Thursday, November 18
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Persian Mummy
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: Part 4
On January 1, 800 AD, Pope Gregory crowned Frankish King Charlemagne, declaring him the new Holy Roman Emperor. A new Christian Europe emerges from the Dark Ages. In the East, there's a renewed effort to convert the world. Though by 1000 AD, all of Europe seems united in Christianity, new wars with Islam loom ahead.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Myths of Nelson's Navy
Lord Horatio Nelson is honored by many as Britain's greatest hero. But for most of the 200 years since his death, the navy he served has been lost in his huge shadow. The popular image of Nelson's navy is one of a floating hell inhabited by half-starved, press-ganged sailors and run by "rum, sodomy, and the lash." Historians now offer a different picture of life afloat--sailors could become gentlemen and make their fortunes and victory could insure a fabulous profit in prize money.

9.00 p.m. |NGU| Egyptian Mummies
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Quest for the Lost Civilization
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Death and the Journey to Immortality
Egyptian civilization was based on the hope of eternal life after death. We explore some of the ancient places that reveal the secrets of the religion and study the sacred tomb hieroglyphs in the Valley of the Kings. At the cemetery of the pyramid builders in Giza and the Valley of the Golden Mummies in the Bahariyya Oasis, we learn more about Egyptian burial practices and methods. And we speak with Drs. Zahi Hawass and Salima Ikram to unravel the secrets of mummification.
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Serapeum
Next to the oldest pyramid in Egypt, the step pyramid of Saqqara, lies a massive cemetery that grew over thousands of years as the final resting place for animals as well as people. We journey to a massive underground tunnel within the cemetery that contains the mummified remains of 26 Apis bulls--one of the most perplexing tombs ever discovered in Egypt. Known as the Serapeum, the tomb's meaning remains as mysterious as its construction

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Hercules: Power of the Gods
Story of how the mighty son of Zeus became one of the most enduring legends of Greek mythology. Includes the saga of the 12 labors of Hercules, which included battles with the awful 9-headed Hydra serpent and the Ceryneian stag with golden horns.

8.00 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.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| The Assassination of King Tut
Did King Tut's gleaming death mask hide an ancient homicide? Dead since 1323 B.C. and hastily mummified, Egypt's boy king lay in an unfinished tomb until its 1922 discovery. Modern forensics sheds light on what caused the blows to the King's skull.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Journey Through the Valley of the Kings
Travel through the 3,500-year history of Egypt's ancient resting place of the most powerful rulers the world has ever known. Computer graphics and 3-D reconstructions reveal a subterranean labyrinth of tombs housing untold wealth.
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3.00 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.

4.00 p.m. |DTC| The Assassination of King Tut
Did King Tut's gleaming death mask hide an ancient homicide? Dead since 1323 B.C. and hastily mummified, Egypt's boy king lay in an unfinished tomb until its 1922 discovery. Modern forensics sheds light on what caused the blows to the King's skull.

4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Bones in the Barnyard
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5.00 p.m. |DTC| Journey Through the Valley of the Kings
Travel through the 3,500-year history of Egypt's ancient resting place of the most powerful rulers the world has ever known. Computer graphics and 3-D reconstructions reveal a subterranean labyrinth of tombs housing untold wealth.

6.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of the Pyramids
Discover the many puzzling and astonishing features of pyramids around the world. Engineers and astronomers attempt to find out how and why pyramids were built and what significance these massive structures held.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| Death and the Journey to Immortality
Egyptian civilization was based on the hope of eternal life after death. We explore some of the ancient places that reveal the secrets of the religion and study the sacred tomb hieroglyphs in the Valley of the Kings. At the cemetery of the pyramid builders in Giza and the Valley of the Golden Mummies in the Bahariyya Oasis, we learn more about Egyptian burial practices and methods. And we speak with Drs. Zahi Hawass and Salima Ikram to unravel the secrets of mummification.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Barbarians
Profile of the savage fighters who surrounded and then conquered ancient Rome, ushering in the Dark Ages. Hosted by Richard Karn
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9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: Viking! The Norse Raiders
During the long years of the Dark Ages, there was no more feared sight than that of a Viking longship on the horizon. The Norsemen were ruthless warriors who plundered for land and gold as they made settlements in Britain, most notably in York. We take viewers back to 991 BC to experience the Battle of Maldon--a battle for which history provides the only detailed description of an Anglo-Saxon army during the Viking era. Features groundbreaking 3-D CGI animation combined with atmospheric recreations

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Alexander
It is 332 BC.- Alexander the Great conquers the Persians and changes the face of warfare. Generations before, the Persian Empire had conquered the Greek colonies throughout Asia Minor, and Persia's power stretched all the way to the Mediterranean.

10.00 p.m. |DISCU| Becoming Alexander
This new biography format will provide a different way of exploring the life and times of some of history’s greatest figures. Follow Colin Farrell as he prepares to play one the most influential individuals of his day. Farell discusses Alexander’s traits.
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Tuesday, November 9
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Ten Commandments
Originally, the Ten Commandments didn't mean the same things as they do today. How was adultery different in the ancient world? And what did it mean to honor your father and mother? We'll study these intriguing questions and more.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that 3,200 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites.
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Wednesday, November 10
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Incredible Monuments of Rome
A look at the Colosseum, Pantheon, Forum, and other ancient monuments that were often places of ritualistic human sacrifices and torture.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - The Cult of Apis Bull
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8.00 p.m. |HINT|Ancient Cities Bordering on Latium
Ever wonder what happened to a territory after it was overthrown by the indomitable Roman Army? Within the Roman conquered territories of Latium and Umbria (located on the Italian peninsula), we'll tour several ancient cities including Alatri, Fregellae, and Amelia, and see how the land was divided up between the defeated inhabitants and legionnaires who stayed behind to occupy the newly acquired land. We'll even take a virtual tour inside the spectacular new home of a wealthy Roman citizen! Viewers experience the cutting-edge of archaeological exploration through location photography, insights from some of the world's leading archaeologists, and state-of-the-art technology coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Retracing the Tracks of Hannibal.
In the 3rd century BC, the Punic Wars fought between Carthage and Rome left the ancient world in turmoil. Following the path of the fearless Carthaginian General Hannibal Barca, who lead his advancing army across the Alps--with elephants!--to sack Italy, we visit the majestic ruins from the period of the Roman Republic, and gaze upon the amazing temple of Capitoline Jupiter as it looked when it was completed--thanks to amazing virtual reconstruction.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Revelation: The End of the World?
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Basing, Hampshire
Throughout the 16th century, the Paulet family played a key role in affairs of the English state. Here, in its heyday, the grand house played host to both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I--Mary I and Philip II honeymooned in Basing House. But the Paulets were Catholics and backed Charles I in the English Civil War. Cromwell led a force of 7,000 men to capture the house and destroy the stronghold. Join Time Team in their investigations at Basing House, which prove both exciting and frustrating.

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Uncovered: Deities and Demons
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Thursday, November 11
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The First 1000 Years. Part 3.
The Eastern Roman Empire, based in Constantinople, survives in splendor for a thousand years after Rome's fall. But the sands of Arabia give birth to a new faith, Islam, which soon conquers half of Christendom. Though Europe is mired in the Dark Ages, Irish monks copy ancient texts, preserving them for the future.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: India
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8.00 p.m. |HINT| Kings and Beasts
For over 600 years, England's Kings and Queens held lions and tigers and bears, as well as other wild beasts, captive in the Tower of London. Enter the lions' den as we excavate the Royal Menagerie, Britain's longest-running zoo. Oh, my!

11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians.
At the ancient port city Mendes, we speak with archaeologist Donald Redford, who has been uncovering the lives of farmers, priests, and merchants. We also visit the ancient craftsman's village Deir el Medina to learn more about the lives of workers who toiled in the Valley of the Kings. And finally, we wander through modern Cairo to discover the amazing number of similarities between ancient Egypt and the Egypt that we know today.
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10.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Stonehenge
Experts believe that Stonehenge took half a millennium to bring to completion. It required the ingenuity to transport the heavy stones over land and sea for hundreds of miles without our modern tools and equipment. Explore how and why it was constructed.
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Saturday, November 13
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5.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Stonehenge
Experts believe that Stonehenge took half a millennium to bring to completion. It required the ingenuity to transport the heavy stones over land and sea for hundreds of miles without our modern tools and equipment. Explore how and why it was constructed.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians.
At the ancient port city Mendes, we speak with archaeologist Donald Redford, who has been uncovering the lives of farmers, priests, and merchants. We also visit the ancient craftsman's village Deir el Medina to learn more about the lives of workers who toiled in the Valley of the Kings. And finally, we wander through modern Cairo to discover the amazing number of similarities between ancient Egypt and the Egypt that we know today.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU|The True Story of Alexander the Great
334 BC--a 20-year-old military commander from Northern Greece set out to conquer the known world. During the next 12 years, King Alexander of Macedon led 40,000 troops more than 20,000 miles, defeated the world's most powerful ruler, King Darius of Persia, and conquered West Asia before dying at age 32. In a 3-hour special, host Peter Woodward explores the true story of Alexander the Great--a tale of conquest, love, hate, revenge, and ultimately tragedy. He visits locations of Alexander's youth, temples dedicated to Greek gods where Alexander sought divine counsel, and actual battlefields, as well as demonstrating his signature battle plans and weaponry. How could one man accomplish so much at such a young age? What led to his demise? These questions drive our analysis of Alexander's complex character, delicately balanced between genius and insanity.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Civilizations
In this hour, we study sex in the ancient world--from Mesopotamians, who viewed adultery as a crime of theft, to Romans, who believed that squatting and sneezing after sex was a reliable method birth control. We also look at revealing Egyptian and Greek practices--from the origins of dildos, to intimate relations between Egyptian gods and goddesses, to the use of crocodile dung as a contraceptive.
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Sunday, November 14
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4.00 p.m. |HISTU|The True Story of Alexander the Great
334 BC--a 20-year-old military commander from Northern Greece set out to conquer the known world. During the next 12 years, King Alexander of Macedon led 40,000 troops more than 20,000 miles, defeated the world's most powerful ruler, King Darius of Persia, and conquered West Asia before dying at age 32. In a 3-hour special, host Peter Woodward explores the true story of Alexander the Great--a tale of conquest, love, hate, revenge, and ultimately tragedy. He visits locations of Alexander's youth, temples dedicated to Greek gods where Alexander sought divine counsel, and actual battlefields, as well as demonstrating his signature battle plans and weaponry. How could one man accomplish so much at such a young age? What led to his demise? These questions drive our analysis of Alexander's complex character, delicately balanced between genius and insanity.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Basing, Hampshire
Throughout the 16th century, the Paulet family played a key role in affairs of the English state. Here, in its heyday, the grand house played host to both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I--Mary I and Philip II honeymooned in Basing House. But the Paulets were Catholics and backed Charles I in the English Civil War. Cromwell led a force of 7,000 men to capture the house and destroy the stronghold. Join Time Team in their investigations at Basing House, which prove both exciting and frustrating.
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Sun, 31 Oct 2004 13:51:15 GMT

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The Ancient World on Television November 1-7, 2004
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan conquered half the world and his barbarism influenced generation after generation. A brilliant and charismatic leader and military strategist, he united the nomadic Mongol tribes and left behind sons and grandsons to maintain the dynasty long after his death. And he left behind one of history's great mysteries--what happened to all the booty taken from conquered cities? Nothing has ever been found--not a goblet, coin, or statue, though gold, silver, and jewels flowed back to Mongolia like shining rivers. Legend suggests it was buried with the Great Khan and the gravedigger-soldiers killed to keep the gravesite secret. Our investigation follows clues uncovered by a Chicago attorney and passed on to an expeditionary team. There's no treasure map, but the path these scholars take provides insight into the Asian warlord and the continuing mystery of his burial place.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Kings: From Babylon to Baghdad
The history of the hotspot now known as Iraq was written in blood. Ancient kings leading the world's first armies fought for total control of the fertile lands of Mesopotamia. Their cities and empires, the earliest on earth, rose and fell through warfare, invasion, and conquest. In the modern age, Iraq provided a stage for European imperialism and more recently, a focal point in U.S. foreign policy. Our 2-hour look at this historical ground zero recounts its story through its leaders, from Sargon the Great to Saddam Hussein, and brings its history to life with compelling dramatic recreations, captivating location photography, and archaeological artifacts. Notable historians, scholars, experts, and policy makers draw connections and relevance between ancient and modern Iraq through its government, culture, and religion.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Fire of London
This 90-minute special looks at the 1666 blaze that reduced the world's most majestic city to utter ruin, and brings to life the sparks of the fire and its progress with full-scale recreation of the disastrous event. Over 13,000 houses, 87 churches, and principle landmarks of the city were destroyed. Using modern forensic techniques and new historical evidence, we piece together the true story of the Great Fire of London.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Samson and Delilah
Explores the theory that the Philistines kept Samson, not as a laborer, but as a sex slave in order to breed a race of giants.

11.00 p.m. |HINT|The Hidden City of Petra
Story of the Nabataeans, a desert people who carved the city of Petra out of the Jordanian mountains some 2,000 years ago. Their culture flourished, then disappeared. We visit the site of the amazing sculpted city, which included temples and colonnaded market streets.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Jacob's Ladder
Story of Jacob's magnificent stairway to heaven. Includes a trip to the Middle East to explore 4,000-year-old ruins that some believe were the palaces of Jacob and his son.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - The Priests of Amun
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Spartacus, Part 1
Movie. By 72 BC, the Roman Empire had swept across the European continent, conquering countries and selling the people into slavery. But one slave dared to take a stand. This is the story of Spartacus (Goran Visnjic), from the country of Thrace, who, after witnessing his father's brutal death and enduring being sold into slavery, swears to one day live again as a free man. Based on Howard Fast's acclaimed novel, the miniseries was filmed in Bulgaria and directed by Robert Dornhelm. The cast includes Alan Bates, Assen Blatechki, Ben Cross, Henry Simmons, Angus MacFadyen, and Rhona Mitra.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Sailing with the Phoenicians
Sail with a Phoenician captain along the trade routes of the Mediterranean to the ancient ports of Byblos, Rhodes, Tharros, Motya, and the famous Roman naval base at Carthage. Phoenicians, the ancient inhabitants of modern-day Lebanon, were known to be expert sailors. State-of-the-art technology and 3-D graphics allow viewers to see through the eyes of one these seaworthy Phoenicians, and insights from leading archaeology experts enhance the reality.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| The Roman Empire in Africa
During the 2nd century AD, Roman war veterans were granted land in Northern Africa as a sign of gratitude from the politicians. This arid climate proved beneficial in the planting of vast olive groves and wheat fields. The area was prosperous and began to take on many aspects of Roman culture. We'll take a virtual tour through some of the numerous wealthy provinces, including the amphitheatre at El-Djem and the ingenious villa built to escape the hot African climate, and aided by state-of-the-art technology and 3-D graphics, see them as only the original inhabitants could have.

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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Ancient Evidence: David and Goliath
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Spartacus, Part 2
Movie. The gladiator Spartacus leads the largest uprising of escaped gladiators and slaves in Roman history and nearly leads to the downfall of Rome. During the battles against the Romans during the Third Servile War, Spartacus became a legend. Based on Howard Fast's acclaimed novel and directed by Robert Dornhelm. The cast includes Alan Bates, Assen Blatechki, Ben Cross, Henry Simmons, Angus MacFadyen, and Rhona Mitra. (2004)

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Who Built Stonehenge?
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10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Uncovered: Age of Gold
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: David and Goliath
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Uncovered: Age of Gold
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years
Covers the years between 312 AD, when the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, and 461 AD, when Rome "fell" to the barbarian Goths. They were heady days that saw the birth of the monastic movement, the codification of the faith, and creation of the New Testament canon as we recognize it today.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: China
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11.00 p.m. |HINT|The Great Pharaoh and His Lost Children
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks takes us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of several of Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest family mausoleum.
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Friday, November 5
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC|

5.00 p.m. |DTC|New York Slaves
A long-forgotten burial ground in a remote corner of Manhattan tells the story of the African slaves whose labor built the foundations of the city and whose rebellion set it ablaze. Find out where these people came from and what their lives were like.

6.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Land of Genghis Khan
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Ramses the Great: Pharaoh for All Time
A fascinating portrait of the charismatic Pharaoh who conquered nations, built legendary temples and fathered more than 100 children in his 67-year reign.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Julius Caesar
Profile of one of the world's greatest military minds, ancient Rome's Julius Caesar, who romanced Cleopatra, invented the 12-month calendar, and expanded the boundaries of the empire, before being assassinated by senators fearful of his growing power.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Journey Through the Valley of the Kings
Travel through the 3,500-year history of Egypt's ancient resting place of the most powerful rulers the world has ever known. Computer graphics and 3-D reconstructions reveal a subterranean labyrinth of tombs housing untold wealth.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Caligula: Reign of Madness
Caligula ruled the Roman Empire fewer than four years, and was only 28 when assassinated by officers of his guard in 41 AD. His reign was a legendary frenzy of lunacy, murder, and lust. Between executions, he staged spectacular orgies, made love to his sister, and declared himself a living god. Join us for a look at this devoted son, murderer, pervert, and loving father whose anguished life was far more bizarre than the myth that surrounds him.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Custer's Last Stand
On June 25, 1876, George Armstrong Custer stumbled on one of the largest Indian camps the Plains had seen. Vastly outnumbered, Custer and his troops fell to the Indians at Little Big Horn. Scientists examine artifacts to recreate this famous battle.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ivan the Terrible: Might and Madness
The life of the bloodthirsty first Tsar of Russia. Ivan killed his own son and had several of his wives murdered.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Real Attila the Hun
No ruler in history represents the unbridled rage and brutality of the barbarian as much as Attila the Hun. In the 5th century, Attila swept through Europe, effectively extinguishing the classical Roman Empire. And for a time, he held the destiny of all of Western Europe firmly in his grasp. But in the end, it was Attila who unwittingly secured the future of the civilized world and Christian Europe. After his death, the Hun Empire began to break up, and the marauding Huns "scattered to the winds."

11.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Civilizations
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Saturday, November 6
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC|

6.00 p.m. |DTC| The Alamo
The diary of a Mexican officer who fought at the Alamo has spurred controversy and outrage regarding Davy Crockett and the Texas revolutionaries. These startling revelations challenge the traditional history and heroism of these Alamo defenders.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Vikings
A look at the sea-going warriors who attacked Europe with savage fury and violence. These raiders and traders, explorers and settlers set sail from Denmark, Norway, and, Sweden during the Scandinavian expansion (800-1050 AD). Goes beyond the myths to find out if the Vikings really wore horned helmets and took drugs before going into battle. Richard Karn hosts.
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4.00 p.m. |DISCU| L.A. 10,000 B.C.
When humans first arrived in the Americas, they came face to face with a terrifying variety of bloodthirsty beasts. Find out how these early people battled with such malevolent Mega fauna.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Hidden City of Petra
Story of the Nabataeans, a desert people who carved the city of Petra out of the Jordanian mountains some 2,000 years ago. Their culture flourished, then disappeared. We visit the site of the amazing sculpted city, which included temples and colonnaded market streets.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Coventry, West Midlands
Time Team's visit to Coventry, in search of the city's first cathedral, saw a break with its usual 3-day rule. The reason for the breach in routine was the discovery of a stone-lined grave cut into a floor--the site of the chapter house of the Benedictine priory associated with the original cathedral. Since a building was to be erected on the site after Time Team's excavations were finished, it was decided that the tomb couldn't be covered up again and left--it had to be investigated!

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The True Story of Alexander the Great
334 BC--a 20-year-old military commander from Northern Greece set out to conquer the known world. During the next 12 years, King Alexander of Macedon led 40,000 troops more than 20,000 miles, defeated the world's most powerful ruler, King Darius of Persia, and conquered West Asia before dying at age 32. In a 3-hour special, host Peter Woodward explores the true story of Alexander the Great--a tale of conquest, love, hate, revenge, and ultimately tragedy. He visits locations of Alexander's youth, temples dedicated to Greek gods where Alexander sought divine counsel, and actual battlefields, as well as demonstrating his signature battle plans and weaponry. How could one man accomplish so much at such a young age? What led to his demise? These questions drive our analysis of Alexander's complex character, delicately balanced between genius and insanity.
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Sun, 24 Oct 2004 16:19:00 GMT

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Monday, October 25
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Moments in Time: The Crusades
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| UFOs in the Bible
Journey back through time into the mysterious world of UFOs as revealed through ancient biblical texts. Through intensive reinterpretation of early religious documents, researchers believe that they have found evidence of ancient UFO activity. From Elijah's flying "chariots of fire" to Ezekiel's "wheels within wheels in the sky," and even the enigmatic aerial phenomenon leading Moses during the Exodus, we put a modern perspective on the writings of the Bible in the context of UFOs. [I know ... I know]

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Twelve Apostles
Separately, they were nobodies--a handful of fishermen, an angry tax collector. But united by a charismatic Jewish preacher, this ragtag gang shaped into history's most famous revolutionaries. Meet Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the Lesser, Thaddeus, Simon, and Judas in this 2-hour special.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Inquisition
Its very name conjures up horrific images of torture, persecution, and corruption of power. We'll unravel the twisted history of "The Inquisition", a special court established by Pope Gregory IX in 1231 to root out heresy. Our 2-hour special also examines why, for the first time ever, the Vatican is conducting its own inquisition into the Inquisition.
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Tuesday, October 26
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Noah and the Flood
Explores the story of the Great Flood and compares it with deluge stories in other religions and cultures, including some American Indian tribes

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Hadrian's Wall
Why did the ancient Romans build a stone wall across England from sea to sea? This look at Emperor Hadrian's Wall suggests that it had to do with military necessity and the ego of Hadrian himself.
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Wednesday, October 27
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx
A visit to the famed ancient monument that combines the body of a cat and the head of an Egyptian pharaoh. Computers recreate the statue's original appearance, while experts try to identify the ruler.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
Throughout the course of history, many great civilizations have flourished in the area we now identify as Turkey, which forms a natural bridge between Europe and Asia. Join us on a virtual tour of Gordian, the domain of King Midas, Hattusa, the famous Hittite capital with its spectacular royal citadel, and the later cities ruled by the Greeks during the days of the Byzantine Empire. Using state-of-the-art computer technology and the latest in archaeological exploration, we walk viewers through ancient sites along with the citizens of the time.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - Tomb Robbers
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8.30 p.m. |HINT| The Ports of the Desert (From Marib to Palmyra)
Viewers meet up in the Arabian Peninsula, where we follow an ancient caravan route through the desert to Syria. Along the way, several lush oases in the otherwise barren Syrian desert come to our rescue in the form of Marib and Petra, site of the great tomb of Aaron that is carved out of a rock face, and the beautiful city of Palmyra. Join our virtual reality tour of history's most intriguing ancient civilizations as we explore celebrated ancient sites using state-of-the-art computer technology.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| King Herod: Madman or Murderer
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Elveden, Suffolk
Time Team goes on a hunt for real-life Flintstones at one of Britain's major Stone Age sites--a holiday camp at Elveden in Suffolk. The site dates back 400,000 years when our early ancestors shared the country with lions, rhinos, and elephants--but, contrary to Hollywood, no dinosaurs! Time Team searches for evidence of early humans--from flint axes to arrowheads and spears--and learns how to make a Stone Age spear, and piece together what life might have been like for our early ancestors.

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Pyramid: The Resurrection Machine
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Thursday, October 28
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| King Herod: Madman or Murderer
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Pyramid: The Resurrection Machine
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6.00 p.m. |DISCC| Archaeological Discoveries
From the ancient cities of Peru to the crypts of Egypt, archaeologists uncover clues that lead to a better understanding of the civilizations and events of the past; examine 10 outstanding discoveries of the 20th century that helped define our history.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years
The story begins not with Jesus, but 50 days after his crucifixion, when a rushing wind and tongues of fire descended upon his followers "and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages." When Saul of Tarsus turns into Paul and travels to preach to the Gentiles, the religion spreads.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Egypt
dna

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Easter Island Mysteries
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Friday, October 29
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Egypt
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Hadrian's Wall
Why did the ancient Romans build a stone wall across England from sea to sea? This look at Emperor Hadrian's Wall suggests that it had to do with military necessity and the ego of Hadrian himself.

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Stonehenge
Experts believe that Stonehenge took half a millennium to bring to completion. It required the ingenuity to transport the heavy stones over land and sea for hundreds of miles without our modern tools and equipment. Explore how and why it was constructed.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Julius Caesar: Master of the Roman World
Profile of one of the world's greatest military minds, ancient Rome's Julius Caesar, who romanced Cleopatra, invented the 12-month calendar, and expanded the boundaries of the empire, before being assassinated by senators fearful of his growing power.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| 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.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Kublai Khan's Lost Fleet
The Sea Hunters are invited to dive the waters of Hakata Bay and using a low frequency sub bottom profiler, will search for remains of the Mongol Fleet. Working with members of the Kyushu and Okinawa Society for Underwater Archaeology, on Takashima Island, the Sea Hunters will search for Mongol ships and artefacts that have lain undisturbed on the ocean floor for over 700 years.

9.00 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.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decisive Battles
Cannae, Italy, August 216 BC. In a classic example of double-envelopment maneuver, Hannibal inflicts the greatest ever defeat on the forces of Rome. A mighty Roman army, eight legions strong, marches out to crush the Carthaginian general on an open battlefield. Though Hannibal has far fewer men at his disposal, and none of his famous elephants, he manages to surround and slaughter the superior Roman force. See why Hannibal's military genius is still being lauded and taught in academies today. Hosted by Matthew Settle (Band of Brothers).

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Who Killed Julius Caesar
Historians, writers and film-makers have puzzled over the assassination of Julius Caesar for centuries; using the latest technology and modern profiling techniques, experts reveal the truth behind history's most famous crime.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of the Pyramids
Discover the many puzzling and astonishing features of pyramids around the world. Engineers and astronomers attempt to find out how and why pyramids were built and what significance these massive structures held.
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Saturday, October 30
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Medieval Soldier
Saga of the simple men who fought in the feudal wars of the Middle Ages. They lived by the rules of chivalry, fought hand-to-hand, and died by the sword or arrow. Richard Karn hosts.
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Sunday, October 31
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Elveden, Suffolk
Time Team goes on a hunt for real-life Flintstones at one of Britain's major Stone Age sites--a holiday camp at Elveden in Suffolk. The site dates back 400,000 years when our early ancestors shared the country with lions, rhinos, and elephants--but, contrary to Hollywood, no dinosaurs! Time Team searches for evidence of early humans--from flint axes to arrowheads and spears--and learns how to make a Stone Age spear, and piece together what life might have been like for our early ancestors.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Ancient Death Ray/Skunk Cleaning/etc.
Jamie and Adam reflect on one of the world’s oldest urban legends -- did the Greek scientist Archimedes set fire to a Roman fleet using only mirrors and sunlight? And moving to more modern times, have you ever tried to remove the fetid funk of a skunk?

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: The Roman Conquests
Although Caesar invaded it in 54 BC, Britain wasn't conquered until 43 AD when Claudius established Roman garrisons at Lincoln, York, and Chester. Viewers go inside this savage period in British history and enter the battlefield from an unique perspective--of those who fought and died there. And a bloody period it proved to be for the Romans had not reckoned on the ferocious campaign mounted against the all-powerful Legions under the leadership of the legendary Queen Boudicca.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| L.A. 10,000 B.C.
When humans first arrived in the Americas, they came face to face with a terrifying variety of bloodthirsty beasts. Find out how these early people battled with such malevolent Mega fauna.
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Sun, 17 Oct 2004 14:33:41 GMT

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The Ancient World on Television October 18 - 24, 2004
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC|

6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Holy Grail
Rennes le Château is a small village in the Pyrénées of Southern France. It's a quiet place until tourists arrive hunting its secrets. According to legend, the Knights Templar brought the Holy Grail here for safekeeping. Those who come on pilgrimage think the Grail is very different than history records. Was it proof of marriage between Jesus and Mary Magdalene? Did it verify their bloodline survived? Permission has been granted to dig in Rennes le Château...and history or legend is about to change.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Holy Grail
At the Last Supper, Jesus drank from a chalice, passed it to his Disciples, and it then vanished in history's mists. Some evidence suggests a follower collected Christ's blood in the Holy Grail and fled to England. Follow the first communion cup's elusive trail through those who sought it--from King Arthur to Indiana Jones.
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Tuesday, October 19
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Cain and Abel: A Murder Mystery
Biblical brothers' bonds are broken by murder in Eden in one of the most chilling accounts in the Old Testament. Journey back to the Land of Nod, where the guilt-ridden fugitive was banished, and find out how Cain lived out his days.

8.00 p.m. |PBS| Neanderthals on Trial
Are Neanderthals our ancestors? NOVA explores controversial evidence that the genes of these extinct hominids are mixed with our own, on Neanderthals on Trial, airing Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 8 PM ET on PBS. For all their brutish reputation, Neanderthals were highly-sophisticated survivors in Europe for over 200,000 years — until modern humans arrived from Africa 100,000 years ago. NOVA investigates what may have happened next. [check local listings]

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Pompeii: Buried Alive
Exploration of the archaeological site of the city that was encrusted by incendiary ash when deadly Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Archaeological director Baldasarre Conticello takes viewers on a tour of Pompeii's ruins, and visits Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius at the same time.
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Wednesday, October 20
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Forbidden City: Dynasty and Destiny
A look at China's amazing Forbidden City, which was built in the 15th century by over one-million laborers and was the home of 24 emperors. Its 8,000 rooms contain palaces, temples, libraries, theaters, and living quarters for thousands.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of Archaeology: Greek Cities in Italy
Nearly 2,800 years ago, a group of Greek settlers landed on the coast of Italy, an event that marked the start of the process that created Magna Graecia--(Latin for Greater Greece)--Greek colonization of Southern Italy and Sicily. Explore the computer-recreated streets of the original Greek colonies as we walk through Cumae, Pasteum, Puteoli, and Neapolis, reconstructed using the most advanced computer graphics.

8.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - Battle of Megiddo
dna

8.00 p.m. |PBS| Quest for the Phoenicians
They are the 'bad boys' in the Bible, and their seafaring skills are legendary. But who exactly were the Phoenicians, what became of them and what was the secret of their success? National Geographic sets out to solve this mystery through the pioneering work of three very different scientists. Armed with a revolutionary ROV, the first robotic deep sea 'archaeologist' capable of deep-water excavation, Dr. Robert Ballard is on the trail of Phoenician shipwrecks. Meanwhile, in a cave at the bottom of the rock of Gibraltar, a Spanish archaeologist is excavating the site where Phoenician sailors stopped to pray before venturing into the open ocean. And from Lebanon to Tunisia, geneticist Dr. Spencer Wells is searching for Phoenicians — in the DNA of their descendants. These stories converge to paint a new portrait of the Phoenicians, their accomplishments and their ultimate defeat by the Romans. [check local listings]

8.30 p.m. |HINT|Secrets of Archaeology: Travels through Greece
By the 2nd century AD, Greece had long been steeped in myth, tradition, and a rich history that made it a major tourist destination even then. In this episode, we travel with a Roman senator as he journeys to artistic and cultural treasures of Greece, including Corinth's welcoming agora (the center of civic activity), the acoustically perfect Theater at Epidaurus, and the famous sporting competitions and chariot races of Olympia, as well as its majestic Temple of Zeus. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we explore these celebrated ancient sites and see them as only the original inhabitants could.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Joshua & The Walls of Jericho
dna

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Mummies: A World Tour
This episode takes the viewer around the world to examine five remarkable mummies finds, including evidence on their weapons, wealth, wardrobes and tombs.

10.00 p.m. |DISCC| Myth Busters: Ancient Death Ray
Jamie and Adam reflect on one of the world’s oldest urban legends -did the Greek scientist Archimedes set fire to a Roman fleet using only mirrors and sunlight?; moving to more modern times, have you ever tried to remove the fetid funk of a skunk?

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Uncovered: Chaos and Kings
dna
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Thursday, October 21
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Joshua & The Walls of Jericho
dna

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Uncovered: Chaos and Kings
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years
On January 1, 800 AD, Pope Gregory crowned Frankish King Charlemagne, declaring him the new Holy Roman Emperor. A new Christian Europe emerges from the Dark Ages. In the East, there's a renewed effort to convert the world. Though by 1000 AD, all Europe seems united in Christianity, new wars with Islam loom ahead.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Roman Empire in North Africa
dna

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Myths of Nelson's Navy
Lord Horatio Nelson is honored by many as Britain's greatest hero. But for most of the 200 years since his death, the navy he served has been lost in his huge shadow. The popular image of Nelson's navy is one of a floating hell inhabited by half-starved, press-ganged sailors and run by "rum, sodomy, and the lash." Historians now offer a different picture of life afloat--sailors could become gentlemen and make their fortunes and victory could insure a fabulous profit in prize money.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost City Of Pompeii - Secrets Of The Dead
dna

9.00 p.m. |TLC| True Curse of the Mummy
Unravel the bone-chilling curses surrounding the tombs of ancient Egypt. Separate fact from fiction with modern scientific principles that reveal the deadly truth behind the untimely demise of explorers brave enough to open these burial chambers.

10.00 p.m. |TLC| The Crypt of the Medici
Machiavelli wrote a book about their politics. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo painted their pictures. For 300 years the influential Medicis dominated Florence, and their mausoleum lies in one of Europe's most beautiful churches.
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Friday, October 22
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Roman Empire in North Africa
dna

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Napoleon's Obsession: Quest for Egypt
In a plot to conquer Egypt, Napoleon set sail with 17,000 troops, 700 horses and 150 scientists. Though his conquest failed, research of the scientists that accompanied him gave birth to modern archeology and Egyptology.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Easter Island
Seek answers to the mysteries surrounding one of the most isolated locations on Earth. The massive stones of Easter Island have been linked to ancient Peruvians and extraterrestrials. Delve deep into the speculation surrounding their origin.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decisive Battles: Herman the German
Teutoburg Forest, 9 AD. According to the Roman historian Dio, Arminius (aka Herman), Chief of the Cherusci, and his father Segemerus, ambushed and wiped out three legions led by Quinctilius Varus. Not a good day to be out in the woods of Germany if you were a Roman. Strung out and unprepared for battle, the Romans were lulled into a false sense of security and led into the middle of a dense forest and ambushed in the heavy rain. The slaughter--which was total--lasted for three days in a mountain range in the northwest of Germany, and left the Emperor Augustus lusting for revenge and return of his legions' eagle standards.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
In 79 AD, eruptions from Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii. A burning wave of gas shot out from the side of Vesuvius killing the inhabitants of neighboring Herculaneum in just four minutes. Archaeologists look to these bodies for historical clues.
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Saturday, October 23
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3.00 p.m. |DTC| Napoleon's Obsession: Quest for Egypt
In a plot to conquer Egypt, Napoleon set sail with 17,000 troops, 700 horses and 150 scientists. Though his conquest failed, research of the scientists that accompanied him gave birth to modern archeology and Egyptology.

4.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Easter Island
Seek answers to the mysteries surrounding one of the most isolated locations on Earth. The massive stones of Easter Island have been linked to ancient Peruvians and extraterrestrials. Delve deep into the speculation surrounding their origin.

5.00 p.m. |DTC| Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
In 79 AD, eruptions from Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii. A burning wave of gas shot out from the side of Vesuvius killing the inhabitants of neighboring Herculaneum in just four minutes. Archaeologists look to these bodies for historical clues.

11.00 p.m. |HINT|Foot Soldier: The Barbarians
Profile of the savage fighters who surrounded and then conquered ancient Rome, ushering in the Dark Ages. Hosted by Richard Karn.
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Sunday, October 24
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5.00 p.m. |TLC| The Crypt of the Medici
Machiavelli wrote a book about their politics. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo painted their pictures. For 300 years the influential Medicis dominated Florence, and their mausoleum lies in one of Europe's most beautiful churches.

6.00 p.m. |HISTC| ROME
The final episode brings us to Caesar’s Rome. In the 2nd century AD, Rome is the undisputed centre of a huge empire. A pompous city of marble, here the super-rich elite’s shallow lifestyle contrasts sharply with the life of ordinary Romans, who eke out a barebones existence while paying obscene rents in buildings about to collapse.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| Pompeii: Buried Alive
Exploration of the archaeological site of the city that was encrusted by incendiary ash when deadly Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Archaeological director Baldasarre Conticello takes viewers on a tour of Pompeii's ruins, and visits Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius at the same time.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Flag Fen, Cambridgeshire
Flag Fen, a few miles outside of Peterborough, England, is one of the most important European Bronze-Age sites. Large quantities of organic material from the period, including wood and leather, have survived, pickled in the waterlogged fenland peat. The centerpiece is an alignment of posts passing across what would have been a stretch of open water, linking the mainland with Northey Island. Was this an island of the dead, where Bronze-Age people buried and honored their deceased?

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: Genghis Khan
The story of the "Universal Ruler"--the man who succeeded his chieftain father at age 13 and had to struggle to overcome hostile tribes. Who then could have predicted the glories to come? His military victories included the conquest of China and lands stretching from the Black Sea to the Pacific. A remarkable administrator and ruler, Genghis Khan's system of "khanites"--the mean by which he ruled conquered countries--lasted for more than 400 years after his death.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decisive Battles: Herman the German
Teutoburg Forest, 9 AD. According to the Roman historian Dio, Arminius (aka Herman), Chief of the Cherusci, and his father Segemerus, ambushed and wiped out three legions led by Quinctilius Varus. Not a good day to be out in the woods of Germany if you were a Roman. Strung out and unprepared for battle, the Romans were lulled into a false sense of security and led into the middle of a dense forest and ambushed in the heavy rain. The slaughter--which was total--lasted for three days in a mountain range in the northwest of Germany, and left the Emperor Augustus lusting for revenge and return of his legions' eagle standards.
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~ AWOTV: October 11-17

Sun, 10 Oct 2004 16:04:22 GMT

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The Ancient World on Television October 11 - 17, 2004
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Riches of The Capitana
The Capitana was the largest Spanish galleon built in the New World. When she sank off Ecuador's coast in 1652, she was carrying 600 passengers and $500,000,000 in silver. In 1997, treasure hunter Robert McClung found her under 30 feet of water a mile offshore of El Real, the coastal village founded by the wreck's survivors. But before he could claim the treasure, McClung was "visited" by soldiers toting AK-47s. This is the story of his search, the discovery, and confrontation with local authorities.

11.00 p.m.|DCIVC| Legend Hunters: The Holy Grail & Noah's Ark
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Tuesday, October 12
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Ten Commandments
Originally, the Ten Commandments didn't mean the same things as they do today. How was adultery different in the ancient world? And what did it mean to honor your father and mother? We'll study these intriguing questions and more.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Secrets of the Colosseum
dna

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Stolen Treasures
Looting archaeological sites hoping to find antiquities to sell in the lucrative market of ancient art is illegal, but big business. Hear the story of how a piece of ancient Egyptian art was looted and smuggled from Egypt and eventually sold in the U.S.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that 3,200 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites.
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Wednesday, October 13
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Secrets of the Colosseum
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Incredible Monuments of Rome
A look at the Colosseum, Pantheon, Forum, and other ancient monuments that were often places of ritualistic human sacrifices and torture.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Quest for the Lost Pharaoh
dna

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Egypt According to Cleoopatra
Walk the streets of Alexandria during the time of the Ptolemies along with its citizens as Cleopatra herself serves as virtual tour guide through Egypt during her reign as Queen. From the exotic yet cosmopolitan capital, built by Alexander the Great, to the Sanctuary of Dendera to the magical Isle of Philae, we explore her empire by land and sea. And, we follow Cleopatra as she sets sail for Italy on a visit to Caesar and end our journey within the city walls of Rome, where an Egyptian temple is being erected for Cleopatra's deity protector, Isis.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| The Pyramids of the Sun
Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century. Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elaborate sacred temples that sit atop gigantic stepped pyramids. Witness the majesty of this warrior culture that has been unearthed by preeminent archaeologists below what is modern-day Mexico City. Take a virtual walking tour, right along with Aztec citizens, as our state-of-the-art technology coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics allow us to see the ancient sites as only the original inhabitants could.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Ancient Evidence: Joseph & The Coat of Many Colors
dna

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Mummy on Ice
Every so often, the worlds coldest places are the setting for a remarkable discovery: an ice mummy. Where these bodies have been buried in frozen ground, ice or snow, we are treated to the extraordinary preservative effects of freezing: hair, eyelashes, fingernails all so well preserved they look as though they could have died yesterday.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Basing, Hampshire
Throughout the 16th century, the Paulet family played a key role in affairs of the English state. Here, in its heyday, the grand house played host to both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I--Mary I and Philip II honeymooned in Basing House. But the Paulets were Catholics and backed Charles I in the English Civil War. Cromwell led a force of 7,000 men to capture the house and destroy the stronghold. Join Time Team in their investigations at Basing House, which prove both exciting and frustrating.

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Saving the Sphinx
dna
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Thursday, October 14
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Joseph & The Coat of Many Colors
dna

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Saving the Sphinx
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years
The Eastern Roman Empire, based in Constantinople, survives in splendor for a 1,000 years after Rome's fall. But the sands of Arabia give birth to a new faith, Islam, that soon conquers half of Christendom. Though Europe is mired in the Dark Ages, Irish monks copy ancient texts, preserving them for the future.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Greece
dna

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Superweapons of the Ancient World: The Ram
This team, complete with military engineers, must recreate a Roman tortoise ram and try to demolish a recreated replica of an ancient city wall. Can they overcome a few obstacles and construct this weapon to breach a 20 foot high, 12 foot thick wall?

11.00 p.m. |HINT|The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians
At the ancient port city Mendes, we speak with archaeologist Donald Redford, who has been uncovering the lives of farmers, priests, and merchants. We also visit the ancient craftsman's village Deir el Medina to learn more about the lives of workers who toiled in the Valley of the Kings. And finally, we wander through modern Cairo to discover the amazing number of similarities between ancient Egypt and the Egypt that we know today.
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Friday, October 15
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Greece
dna

7.00 p.m. |DTC| The Search for Lewis and Clark
The Louisiana Purchase represented a great unknown, and two men were assigned the task of exploring this vast American wilderness. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark would embark upon the most important expedition in the history of the United States.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Roads Across the Plains
Native tribes of the Great Plains watched their lifestyles end as American settlers extinguished huge buffalo herds. Though native leaders pursue a path of peace it is met with tragedy at Sand Creek. The massacre suffers severe repercussions.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Attack on Culture
The final episode of this mini series explores the legislative attack on native ways, including the disbanding of communal land. Today, the renewal of native cultures reminds us of the glory of America's original people and the hardships they endured.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decisive Battles:Ramses II
One of Egypt's greatest pharaohs, Ramses II, confronts the biggest menace to his reign at the Battle of Kadesh (circa 1300 BC). The Hittite King Muwatallish gathered his allies against Ramses' army, positioning his forces in an ambush behind the hill at Kadesh. The battle, fought on the banks of the Orontes River in Syria, is the earliest battle for which true military tactics are known. We'll review the official, detailed account left by Ramses II of the battle, and see why, though it did not end in victory for either side, its outcome provided a century of stability in the region.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Custer's Last Stand
On June 25, 1876, George Armstrong Custer stumbled on one of the largest Indian camps the Plains had seen. Vastly outnumbered, Custer and his troops fell to the Indians at Little Big Horn. Scientists examine artifacts to recreate this famous battle.
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Hunter of the Plain
dna

6.00 p.m. |DTC| Tracking the First Americans
Deep in South America, archaeologists are discovering unusual human remains, neither European nor Native American, that date back to the Ice Age. Evidence suggests that these were the first Americans who traveled across the seas from Australia and Africa.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians
At the ancient port city Mendes, we speak with archaeologist Donald Redford, who has been uncovering the lives of farmers, priests, and merchants. We also visit the ancient craftsman's village Deir el Medina to learn more about the lives of workers who toiled in the Valley of the Kings. And finally, we wander through modern Cairo to discover the amazing number of similarities between ancient Egypt and the Egypt that we know today.
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that 3,200 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites.

9.00 p.m. |TLC| The Crypt of the Medici
Machiavelli wrote a book about their politics. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo painted their pictures. For 300 years the influential Medicis dominated Florence, and their mausoleum lies in one of Europe's most beautiful churches.

10.00 p.m. |TLC| Mysteries of Noah's Flood
In the face of minimal scientific evidence that the flood described in the Bible actually occurred, scientists and religious scholars have long been consumed with the search for Noah's ark. Search for clues on the icy slopes of Turkey's Mt. Ararat.

10.00 p.m. |DISCC| Myth Busters: Ancient Death Ray/Skunk Cleaning
Jamie and Adam reflect on one of the world’s oldest urban legends - did the Greek scientist Archimedes set fire to a Roman fleet using only mirrors and sunlight?; moving to more modern times, have you ever tried to remove the fetid funk of a skunk?

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decisive Battles:Ramses II
One of Egypt's greatest pharaohs, Ramses II, confronts the biggest menace to his reign at the Battle of Kadesh (circa 1300 BC). The Hittite King Muwatallish gathered his allies against Ramses' army, positioning his forces in an ambush behind the hill at Kadesh. The battle, fought on the banks of the Orontes River in Syria, is the earliest battle for which true military tactics are known. We'll review the official, detailed account left by Ramses II of the battle, and see why, though it did not end in victory for either side, its outcome provided a century of stability in the region.
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~AWOTV: October 4 -10

Sun, 03 Oct 2004 14:59:36 GMT

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The Ancient World on Television October 4 - 10, 2004
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Fire of London
This 90-minute special looks at the 1666 blaze that reduced the world's most majestic city to utter ruin, and brings to life the sparks of the fire and its progress with full-scale recreation of the disastrous event. Over 13,000 houses, 87 churches, and principle landmarks of the city were destroyed. Using modern forensic techniques and new historical evidence, we piece together the true story of the Great Fire of London.
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Tuesday, October 5
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Samson and Delilah
Explores the theory that the Philistines kept Samson, not as a laborer, but as a sex slave in order to breed a race of giants.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Greece: Journeys to the Gods
After creating the pantheon of pagan gods, Greece converted to the Christian god. The monks built imposing monasteries nestled in the most remote nooks, coastal cliffs, and volcanic islands. Join us as our travels take us from the splendors of ancient Greek religious sites to the glories of the mighty Byzantine Empire and its heritage as traced through the awesome Meteora at Mount Athos, and Patmos Island, where St. John, the Evangelist, is said to have written the Apocalypse.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Hidden City of Petra
Story of the Nabataeans, a desert people who carved the city of Petra out of the Jordanian mountains some 2,000 years ago. Their culture flourished, then disappeared. We visit the site of the amazing sculpted city, which included temples and colonnaded market streets.
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Wednesday, October 6
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Jacob's Ladder
Story of Jacob's magnificent stairway to heaven. Includes a trip to the Middle East to explore 4,000-year-old ruins that some believe were the palaces of Jacob and his son.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Iceman: Mummy from the Stone Age
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8.00 p.m. |HINT| Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
On August 24, in the year 79 AD, the apocalyptic eruption of Vesuvius relegated the memory of the wealthy Roman city of Pompeii to the realms of legend and myth. Take a virtual tour of this vital and fantastic ancient city as we explore its mysteries. Now, new excavations, sound scientific evidence, and extraordinary computer graphics recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Glorious Rome: Capitol of the Empire
Art, aesthetics, literature, theater, law, city planning: These are just a few of the debts owed by Western civilization to Rome, the glorious capital of the greatest and most powerful empire that the world has ever known. Take a tour of this vast metropolis as it was during its peak, and see it through the eyes of the Roman citizens of the time. State-of-the-art technology, coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics, allows viewers to explore the architectural treasures as only the Romans could.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Road to El Dorado
Discover the gems of the 15th century Incan empire, a domain which covered much of South America. The splendid cities of Cuzco and Chairana and the grandeur of Machu Picchu captivated the imagination and, unfortunately, greed of the Spanish conquistadors. Lifelike virtual construction gives viewers a close look at the massive sacred grounds of the Temple of the Sun at Cuzco, religious and political capital of a world known to generations of European adventurers as El Dorado.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Bog Bodies
Under dark peaty waters lie buried the secrets of history. Tales of sacrifice, murder, religion and ancient lives. In Bog Bodies we travel around this world to bring the most amazing examples of preserved humanity back to life, through their corpses and the stories that they tell.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: Peter: Jesus' Fisherman
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9.30 p.m. |HINT| The Lost Cities of the Maya
Between the 3rd and 10th centuries AD, the Mayan civilization ruled much of Central America. Travel back to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulúm, Chichén Itzá, and the capital Palenque, with its breathtaking pyramid built by master mathematicians. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we take viewers on a virtual tour of these ancient cities to see them as only their inhabitants could have done.Between the 3rd and 10th centuries AD, the Mayan civilization ruled much of Central America. Travel back to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulúm, Chichén Itzá, and the capital Palenque, with its breathtaking pyramid built by master mathematicians. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we take viewers on a virtual tour of these ancient cities to see them as only their inhabitants could have done.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Pyramids Designed for an Eternity
During the 4th Dynasty of the Pharaohs in Egypt, nearly 5,000 years ago, a people emerged from the mists of pre-history to complete the most ambitious and spectacular undertakings ever attempted by mankind. An incredible feat characterized by ingenious design, resourceful technique, and above all, the labor of tens of thousands of men who contributed with their bare hands to creating these colossal tombs for their Pharaohs. We put scientific structural theories to the test in this computerized recreation of the building of Khufu, the largest pyramid in the Nile Valley.

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Who Built Stonehenge?
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10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Secrets of Ancient Empires: First Armies
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10.30 p.m. |HINT| Athens: Western Splendor
Discover why Athens became the preeminent city during the Golden Age of Greece on this virtual tour of the cradle of Western civilization. Travel back to the time of Pericles, the noble statesman who led the revolution that touched all fields of knowledge. We visit the amphitheaters that were home to the famous tragedies of the day, tour the site of the ancient Olympic Games, and see the ornate temples of the Gods, including a bird's eye view of the architectural masterpiece of its day--the Acropolis.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| A Place to Call Eturia
Go on a journey to the ancient cities Volterra, Populonia, and Cervetari, and see why Etruscan civilization was famous for its extravagant wealth, fine ceramics, handicrafts, and bustling trade, and how it was all lost in battles with the Greek colonies in southern Italy. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we take viewers on a virtual tour of these ancient sites.

11.30 p.m. |HINT| The Cities of the Pharaohs
Perhaps no person in the history of mankind has wielded more power than a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. The pharaohs ruled the population with an iron hand and were worshipped as direct descendents of the Sun God. They were considered immortal, capable of subduing the forces of nature and of laying down a challenge to the centuries. A challenge that was taken up and won by the pharaohs' magnificent tombs and the sacred temples erected in honor of the gods. We visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and Luxor and explore the temples, residences, shops, and streets of ancient cities such as Memphis and Thebes.
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Thursday, October 7
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years
Covers the years between 312 AD, when the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, and 461 AD, when Rome "fell" to the barbarian Goths. They were heady days that saw the birth of the monastic movement, the codification of the faith, and creation of the New Testament canon as we recognize it today.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Jerusalem
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Stone Age Columbus
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11.00 p.m. |HINT|The Great Pharaoh and His Lost Children
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks takes us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of several of Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest family mausoleum.
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Friday, October 8
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Ramses the Great: Pharaoh for All Time
A fascinating portrait of the charismatic Pharaoh who conquered nations, built legendary temples and fathered more than 100 children in his 67-year reign.

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Easter Island
Seek answers to the mysteries surrounding one of the most isolated locations on Earth. The massive stones of Easter Island have been linked to ancient Peruvians and extraterrestrials. Delve deep into the speculation surrounding their origin.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Cauldron of War
Europe fights to control American resources, turning Indian homelands into a "Cauldron of War." Many indigenous nations side with the French but when the defeated country leaves its Indian allies vulnerable determined leader, Pontiac, rises to prominence.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Removal
Follow the Trail of Tears as Native Americans are displaced even as they adopt American ways. Shawnee leader Tecumseh sparks a return to traditional ways but The Indian Removal Act becomes law in 1830. Many stoically accept; others resist.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Boudicca: Warrior Queen
Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC, gaining submission of the six eastern Celtic tribes. As the Roman Empire's farthest flung province, its merchants enjoyed a healthy trade with Roman Gaul, and for about 100 years, the tribes were mainly left alone. But in 60 AD, a warrior queen named Boudicca rose in revolt. When her husband died, Boudicca became Queen of the Iceni. Roman administrators tried to control the Iceni by appropriating their land and disarming the tribe. After the Romans flogged Boudicca and raped her two daughters, she raised a mighty army believed to number over 100,000 and took the fight to the Romans.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Columbus: Secrets from the Grave
Columbus kept the truth of his identity carefully hidden; claimed by Italians as the son of Genoa, he has been said to be the son of a privateer, a pope and a Jew; follow a descendant of Columbus on a quest to discover her famous ancestor's true origins.

9.30 p.m. |HISTU| Battle of Chalôns
Nomadic horsemen led by Attila the Hun race across Europe, cross the Rhine, and ravage Gaul. Former enemies--the Romans, Gauls, and Vandals--band together against "the Scourge of God" under the leadership of the noble Aetius, often called "the last of the Romans." At the Marne River near the city of Chalôns, Attila's forces take possession of a strategic hill. The Huns are expert archers and the battle is fierce. Travel back to 451 AD, and join Attila and his 100,000 men and Aetius and his 160,000 men as they decide the fate of the Western Roman Empire.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Search for Lewis and Clark
The Louisiana Purchase represented a great unknown, and two men were assigned the task of exploring this vast American wilderness. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark would embark upon the most important expedition in the history of the United States.
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Saturday, October 9
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Pharaoh and His Lost Children
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks takes us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of several of Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest family mausoleum.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Vikings
A look at the sea-going warriors who attacked Europe with savage fury and violence. These raiders and traders, explorers and settlers set sail from Denmark, Norway, and, Sweden during the Scandinavian expansion (800-1050 AD). Goes beyond the myths to find out if the Vikings really wore horned helmets and took drugs before going into battle. Richard Karn hosts.
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Sunday, October 10
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Hidden City of Petra
Story of the Nabataeans, a desert people who carved the city of Petra out of the Jordanian mountains some 2,000 years ago. Their culture flourished, then disappeared. We visit the site of the amazing sculpted city, which included temples and colonnaded market streets.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: Hastings
1066 is perhaps the most famous year in English history for the great battle fought on Sanilac Hill in October effectively ended the Anglo-Saxon way of life. William Duke of Normandy--soon to be known as The Conqueror--landed his troops near Hastings on the south coast of England where he was met by the weary army of King Harold II. The remarkable Bayeaux Tapestry has added to the myths and legends surrounding the battle--all of which are dispelled or proven as we take viewers to the brutal battlefield.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Boudicca: Warrior Queen
Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC, gaining submission of the six eastern Celtic tribes. As the Roman Empire's farthest flung province, its merchants enjoyed a healthy trade with Roman Gaul, and for about 100 years, the tribes were mainly left alone. But in 60 AD, a warrior queen named Boudicca rose in revolt. When her husband died, Boudicca became Queen of the Iceni. Roman administrators tried to control the Iceni by appropriating their land and disarming the tribe. After the Romans flogged Boudicca and raped her two daughters, she raised a mighty army believed to number over 100,000 and took the fight to the Romans.

11.30 p.m. |HISTU| Battle of Chalôns
Nomadic horsemen led by Attila the Hun race across Europe, cross the Rhine, and ravage Gaul. Former enemies--the Romans, Gauls, and Vandals--band together against "the Scourge of God" under the leadership of the noble Aetius, often called "the last of the Romans." At the Marne River near the city of Chalôns, Attila's forces take possession of a strategic hill. The Huns are expert archers and the battle is fierce. Travel back to 451 AD, and join Attila and his 100,000 men and Aetius and his 160,000 men as they decide the fate of the Western Roman Empire.
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