3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Marathon: The Long Road to Democracy
Go behind the story of the Olympics' most punishing race; in ancient Greece, the original marathon was part of an epic battle; legend tells of the herald Pheidippides collapsing and dying after winning; did he really die as a result of his arduous run?
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.
10.00 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.
DISCC - Discovery Channel (Canada)
HINT - History International
DTC - Discovery Times Channel
Go behind the story of the Olympics' most punishing race; in ancient Greece, the original marathon was part of an epic battle; legend tells of the herald Pheidippides collapsing and dying after winning; did he really die as a result of his arduous run?
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.
10.00 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.
DISCC - Discovery Channel (Canada)
HINT - History International
DTC - Discovery Times Channel