Secrets of Archaeology

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  • 2014
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New excavations and computer reconstructions recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.

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The Civilization Of The Heroes (The Mycenaeans)
27. The Civilization Of The Heroes (The Mycenaeans)
January 1, 2014
A visit to the heart of the first great civilizations between the Euphrates and the Aegean Sea takes us to the pre-Hellenic cities and the legendary Babylonian city of Troy.
Ancient Itinerary In Ionia
26. Ancient Itinerary In Ionia
January 1, 2014
See the cities of Ionia on the coast of present day Turkey, and the islands in the eastern Mediterranean at the artistic and cultural height they reached during the 2nd Century BC.
Greek Legacy In The West (Sicily)
25. Greek Legacy In The West (Sicily)
January 1, 2014
Join Alexis, a Corinthian settler, on a tour of 4th Century BC Sicily, the "new Greece" of its day, and of cultural centers such as Syracuse, Agrigento and the exquisite Valley of the Temples.
Visit Of The Sanctuaries Of Apollo
24. Visit Of The Sanctuaries Of Apollo
January 1, 2014
Explore the most important archaeological sites connected to the worship of Apollo, including the temples at Delphi, Delos, and Didymi.
The Fabulous Centres Of Hellenism
23. The Fabulous Centres Of Hellenism
January 1, 2014
Spectacular virtual reconstruction takes us back to the 2nd Century B.C., where Greek and Eastern civilizations meet at Ephesus and Pergamum.
Secrets Of The Island Of Minos
22. Secrets Of The Island Of Minos
January 1, 2014
Akenat, an architect from 1500 BC gives a guided tour of archaeological sites at Akrotiri, Ay'a, Knosses, and more, culminating in a visit to the palace of Minos, with its legendary labyrinth.
Cities Of The Sea And Wind
21. Cities Of The Sea And Wind
January 1, 2014
Take a tour of Tripopolitania, a rich Roman province on the shores of the Mediterranean and visit the famous city of Oea, best known as Tripoli.
At The Court Of The King Of Kings
20. At The Court Of The King Of Kings
January 1, 2014
Tour the grand residences at Persepolis and the sumptuous imperial palaces of the powerful Darius I at the height of Persian civilization.
Roman Imprint On The West
19. Roman Imprint On The West
January 1, 2014
It is said that all roads led to Rome. Follow the itineraries which connected Rome to Iberia (Spain) and ancient Gaul (France) as a Celtic gladiator guides us through Nimes, Orange, Tarragona and more.
Retracing The Tracks Of Hannibal
18. Retracing The Tracks Of Hannibal
January 1, 2014
Visit the majestic ruins of the Roman republican period, following the path of the fearless General Hannibal, who led his army across the Alps to Italy on elephants.
Ancient Cities Bordering On Latium
17. Ancient Cities Bordering On Latium
January 1, 2014
Tour several ancient cities within the Roman territories of Latium and Umbria, including Alatri and Amelia, and take a virtual tour inside the home of a wealthy Roman citizen.
The Roman Empire In Africa
16. The Roman Empire In Africa
January 1, 2014
Visit the vast olive groves and wheat fields created by Roman war veterans in this arid climate as well as the amphitheatre at El-Djem.
Sailing with the Phoenicians
15. Sailing with the Phoenicians
January 1, 2014
Sail with a Phoenician captain to the ancient ports of the Mediterranean Byblos, Rhodes, Tharros, Motya, and the famous Roman naval base at Carthage.
The Ports Of The Desert
14. The Ports Of The Desert
January 1, 2014
Follow an ancient caravan route through lush oases across the Syrian desert, from Marib to the beautiful city of Palmyra.
Travels Through Greece
13. Travels Through Greece
January 1, 2014
Journey with a Roman senator through the artistic and cultural treasures of Greece; from the agora at Corinth, to the acoustically perfect Theatre at Epidaurus
The Forgotten Civilizations Of Anatolia
12. The Forgotten Civilizations Of Anatolia
January 1, 2014
Take a virtual tour of the splendid Greek cities of ancient Turkey, including Gordian, the domain of King Midas, and Hattusa, with its spectacular royal citadel.
The Lost Cities Of The Maya
11. The Lost Cities Of The Maya
January 1, 2014
Travel to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulum, Chichen Itza and the capital Palenque, with its great pyramid built by master mathematicians.
The Roads To El Dorado
10. The Roads To El Dorado
January 1, 2014
Discover the splendor of the Incan empire's Curzo and Machu Picchu, which captured the imagination and greed of the Spanish conquistadors.
The Pyramids Of The Sun
9. The Pyramids Of The Sun
January 1, 2014
Witness the magic of the great temples and pyramids of Tenochtitlán, the capital of the ancient Aztecs, as it is unearthed beneath Mexico City.
Greek Cities In Italy
8. Greek Cities In Italy
January 1, 2014
Explore the virtual streets of the original Greek colonies of Italy, and experience the creation of the Magna Graecia.
Egypt According To Cleopatra
7. Egypt According To Cleopatra
January 1, 2014
Queen Cleopatra serves as our virtual tour guide through Egypt during the time of the Ptolemies, from the city of Alexandria to the isle of Philae.
The Cities Of The Pharaohs
6. The Cities Of The Pharaohs
January 1, 2014
Visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and Luxor, and explore the temples, residences, and shops of ancient cities such as Memphis and Thebes.
A Place Called Etruria
5. A Place Called Etruria
January 1, 2014
Journey to the ancient cities, Volterra, Populonia and Cervetari and see why Etruscan civilization was famous for its lavish wealth, fine ceramics and bustling trade.
Athens:  Western Splendor
4. Athens: Western Splendor
January 1, 2014
Discover why Athens was the preeminent city Golden Age of Greece on this virtual tour of the cradle of Western civilization.
Pyramids Designed For Eternity
3. Pyramids Designed For Eternity
January 1, 2014
Scientific structural theories are put to the test in this computerized recreation of the building of Khufu, the largest pyramid in the world.
Glorious Rome, Capital Of An Empire
2. Glorious Rome, Capital Of An Empire
January 1, 2014
Explore the architectural treasures of ancient Rome, the epicenter of the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
1. Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
January 1, 2014
New excavations and computer reconstructions recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.
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New excavations and computer reconstructions recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.

  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2014