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Secrets of Archaeology

8.0 / 10

2003

1 season

27 episodes

Documentary

Take a virtual reality tour through rediscovered cities and see archaeological sites as their inhabitants saw them centuries ago.

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Cast

Roger Steffens

Seasons

Take a virtual reality tour through rediscovered cities and see archaeological sites as their inhabitants saw them centuries ago.

1.Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
01-01-2003
New excavations and computer reconstructions recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.
2.Glorious Rome: Capital of an Empire
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Art, aesthetics, literature, theater, law, town planning: these are just some of the debts owed by Western civilization to Rome, the glorious capital of the greatest and most power...
3.Pyramids: Designed for Eternity
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During the 4th dynasty of the Pharaohs in Egypt, nearly 5000 years ago, a people emerged from the mists of pre-history to complete the most ambitious and spectacular undertaking ev...
Ep 4
4.Athens: Western Splendor
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Discover why Athens was 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 nob...
Ep 5
5.A Place Called Etruria
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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 bust...
Ep 6
6.The Cities of the Pharaohs
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Perhaps no one in the history of mankind has wielded more power than a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. More than the Roman emperors, more than the King of Kings of Persepolis or Babyloni...
Ep 7
7.Egypt According to Cleopatra
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Cleopatra herself serves as our virtual tour guide through Egypt during her reign as Queen. From the exotic yet cosmopolitan Alexandria, to the Sanctuary of Dendera to the magical...
Ep 8
8.Greek Cities in Italy
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Nearly 2800 years ago, a group of Greek settlers landed on the coast of Italy. That event marked the start the process which created Magna Graecia, named after the motherland. Join...
Ep 9
9.The Pyramids of the Sun
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Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century. Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elaborate yet sacred temples atop gigantic stepped pyram...
Ep 10
10.The Roads to El Dorado
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Discover the gems of the 15th Century Incan empire, a domain which covered much of South America. The splendid cities of Curzo and Chairana and the grandeur of Machu Picchu captiva...
Ep 11
11.The Lost Cities of the Maya
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Between the 3rd and 10th centuries A.D., the Mayan civilization ruled much of Central America. Travel back to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulum, Chichén Itza and the cap...
Ep 12
12.The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
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Throughout the course of history, many great civilizations have flourished n Turkey because it forms a natural bridge between Europe and Asia. The Byzantine empire was home to the...
Ep 13
13.Travels Through Greece
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By the 2nd century A.D. Greece was already steeped in myth, tradition and a rich history which made it a major tourist destination. “Travels through Greece” chronicles a journey wi...
Ep 14
14.The Ports of the Desert
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From the Arabian Peninsula, 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 re...
Ep 15
15.Sailing with the Phoenicians
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Phoenecians, the ancient inhabitants of modern-day Lebanon, were known to be expert sailors. Through the eyes of one these seaworthy Phoenecians, we will visit the ancient ports of...
Ep 16
16.The Roman Empire in Africa
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During the 2nd century A.D., Roman war veterans were granted land in Northern Africa as a sign of gratitude from the politicians. This arid climate proved beneficial in thee planti...
Ep 17
17.The Ancient Cities Bordering on Latium
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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 we’ll tour several ancie...
Ep 18
18.Retracing the Tracks of Hannibal
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In the 3rd century B.C., the world was in turmoil due to Hannibal’s war with the Romans. Following the path of the fearless General Hannibal, who lead his advancing army across the...
Ep 19
19.Roman Imprint on the West
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It is said that all roads lead to Rome, and we’ll follow some which connected Rome to the rich provinces of the West: Iberia (Spain), and ancient Gaul (France). “Roman Imprint on t...
Ep 20
20.At the Court of the King of Kings
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During the 4th century B.C., the great Persian civilization, which was the first multiethnic empire in history, reached its peak. In this episode, we’ll tour the grand residences a...
Ep 21
21.Cities of the Sea and Wind
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In between the 1st and 3rd centuries A.D., the rich Roman province Tripolitania was comprised of three coastal cities named Sabrata, Leptis Magna and Oea, better known as Tripoli....
Ep 22
22.Secrets of the Island of Minos
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Around 1500 BC, the great Minoan civilization thrived on the islands of Crete and Santorin in the eastern Mediterranean. A guided tour of the legendary sites at Akrotiri, Phasestus...
Ep 23
23.The Fabulous Centres of Hellenism
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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...
Ep 24
24.Visit to the Sanctuaries of Apollo
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For many centuries, Greeks, Romans, Persians and Egyptians turned to Apollo, the lunar God, in hopes of being granted good fortune. This episode chronicles the sanctuaries built in...
Ep 25
25.Greek Legacy in the West: Sicily
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During the 4th Century BC, Sicily was the “new Greece” of the west. Our journey will take us to the various cultural centers that dotted the island, such as Syracuse, Agrigento, wi...
Ep 26
26.Ancient Itinerary in Ionia
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In the 2nd century BC, artistic and cultural activities reached their heights in the cities of Ionia, a densely populated area on the cost of modern-day Turkey, as well as on a clu...
Ep 27
27.Mycenaens: The Civilization of Heroes
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A visit to the heart of the first great civilizations between the Euphrates and the Agean Sea takes us to the pre-Hellenic cities of Mycenae, Tiryns, and the legendary Babylonian c...

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