TEDTalks: Ancient Clues

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  • 2024
  • 1 Season

TEDTalks: Ancient Clues is a thrilling documentary series that takes us on an exciting journey through the ancient world. The show explores the significant clues that have been left behind by our ancestors and gives us an insight into their lives, beliefs, and the mysteries that have puzzled us for centuries.

Presented by a team of expert researchers, the series features numerous fascinating topics, including lost cities, forgotten civilizations, and long-lost artifacts. Each episode is packed with drama, excitement, and mind-boggling revelations that are sure to capture the imagination of audiences everywhere.

Throughout the series, we are taken on a journey through some of the most famous ancient empires and civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, Persia, and Rome. The show explores the ruins of once-great cities and provides us with remarkable insights into the lives and cultures of those who inhabited them.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the show is its use of cutting-edge technology to unlock the secrets of the past. We see the latest scanning techniques, DNA analysis, and other methods used to examine historical objects and uncover new information about the past. This approach gives the series a thrilling edge as we see researchers using modern techniques to unravel mysteries that have confounded historians for centuries.

The show is also a great way to learn about the fascinating field of archaeology. We learn about the challenges that archaeologists face in their work, as well as the tools and techniques they use to tackle these challenges. From giant diggers and heavy machinery to intricate brushes and tiny trowels, the series gives us a glimpse into the nuts and bolts of this exciting science.

Another fascinating aspect of the show is the way it deals with questions of faith and belief. We see how ancient societies worshipped their gods, and the ways in which their beliefs shaped their daily lives. The show also explores how these beliefs evolved and adapted over time, and how they continue to influence society today.

Each episode of the series is truly unique and unexpected, with twists and turns that keep us on the edge of our seats. We watch as researchers uncover new details about famous historical figures, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, and we learn about the remarkable achievements of lesser-known civilizations, such as the Indus Valley and the Minoans.

Throughout the series, we are reminded of the enormous impact that the ancient world has had on our modern-day society. We see the ways in which our political systems, religious beliefs, and artistic traditions can trace their roots back to these distant times.

Overall, TEDTalks: Ancient Clues is a riveting exploration of the past that is sure to engage and inspire viewers of all ages. With its fascinating subjects, cutting-edge technology, and exciting storytelling, the series is a treat for anyone who loves history, archaeology, or just a good story.

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Isabel Behncke: Evolution's Gift of Play, from Bonobo Apes to Humans
19. Isabel Behncke: Evolution's Gift of Play, from Bonobo Apes to Humans
 
Primatologist Isabel Behncke Izquierdo shows how bonobo apes learn from play, which is key to that society's problem-solving and avoiding conflict.
Saki Mafundikwa: Ingenuity and Elegance in Ancient African Alphabets
18. Saki Mafundikwa: Ingenuity and Elegance in Ancient African Alphabets
 
From simple alphabets to secret symbolic languages, graphic designer Saki Mafundikwa celebrates the many forms of written communication across Africa.
William Noel: Revealing the Lost Codex of Archimedes
17. William Noel: Revealing the Lost Codex of Archimedes
 
Ancient books curator William Noel tells the story behind a 2,000-year-old manuscript that had been erased, cut up, written on and painted over.
Siegfried Woldhek: The Search for the True Face of Leonardo
16. Siegfried Woldhek: The Search for the True Face of Leonardo
 
Mona Lisa is one of the best-known faces, but would you recognize the man who painted her? Siegfried Woldhek seeks out the face of Leonardo da Vinci.
Christopher McDougall: Are We Born to Run?
15. Christopher McDougall: Are We Born to Run?
 
Writer Christopher McDougall explores the human desire to run, discussing how the activity helped early humans survive and what spurs us to run today.
Neil MacGregor: 2,600 Years of History in One Object
14. Neil MacGregor: 2,600 Years of History in One Object
 
Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum, traces 2,600 years of history through the Cyrus Cylinder, a powerful symbol of multiculturalism.
Hendrik Poinar: Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth!
13. Hendrik Poinar: Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth!
 
Hendrik Poinar talks about the quest to engineer a creature much like the woolly mammoth. The first step, to sequence the genome, is nearly complete.
Mark Pagel: How Language Transformed Humanity
12. Mark Pagel: How Language Transformed Humanity
 
A biologist shares his theory about why humans evolved a complex system of language, as it offered early tribes access to a new tool: cooperation.
Adam Savage's Obsessions
11. Adam Savage's Obsessions
 
Adam Savage talks about his fascination with the dodo bird, and how it led him on a strange and surprising double quest.
Lee Hotz: Inside an Antarctic Time Machine
10. Lee Hotz: Inside an Antarctic Time Machine
 
A hardy team in Antarctica is drilling into 10,000-year-old ice to extract vital data on our changing climate.
Rob Dunbar: Discovering Ancient Climates in Oceans and Ice
9. Rob Dunbar: Discovering Ancient Climates in Oceans and Ice
 
Rob Dunbar hunts for data on our climate from 12,000 years ago, finding clues inside ancient seabeds and inside ice sheets.
Peter Ward on Earth's Mass Extinctions
8. Peter Ward on Earth's Mass Extinctions
 
The author of the Medea hypothesis argues that most of Earth's mass extinctions were caused not by asteroid strikes but by bacteria.
Elaine Morgan Says We Evolved from Aquatic Apes
7. Elaine Morgan Says We Evolved from Aquatic Apes
 
Elaine Morgan talks about the idea that humans evolved from primate ancestors who dwelt in watery habitats.
Zeresenay Alemseged Looks for Humanity's Roots
6. Zeresenay Alemseged Looks for Humanity's Roots
 
A paleoanthropologist looks for the roots of humanity in Ethiopia's badlands. How does Africa hold the clues to our humanity?
Paul Sereno Digs Up Dinosaurs
5. Paul Sereno Digs Up Dinosaurs
 
A paleontologist talks about his surprising encounters with prehistory -- and a new way to help students join the adventure.
David Christian: Big History
4. David Christian: Big History
 
With stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet.
Rajesh Rao: A Rosetta Stone for the Indus Script
3. Rajesh Rao: A Rosetta Stone for the Indus Script
 
Rajesh Rao is fascinated by "the mother of all crossword puzzles": How to decipher the 4,000-year-old Indus script.
Svante Paabo: DNA Clues to Our Inner Neanderthal
2. Svante Paabo: DNA Clues to Our Inner Neanderthal
 
A geneticist shows the DNA proof that early humans mated with Neanderthals after humankind moved out of Africa.
Jack Horner: Building a Dinosaur from a Chicken
1. Jack Horner: Building a Dinosaur from a Chicken
 
A paleontologist takes descendants of the dinosaur -- chickens -- and genetically engineers them to make a "Chickenosaurus."
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  • Premiere Date
    April 19, 2024