I've been meaning to revive this long forgotten (by me) feature ...
8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Seven Wonders
Egypt, land of the pyramids, mighty monuments constructed in the
early days of history. Monuments that endure to this day attracting
visitors across the world. Many visitors come to Egypt to see one
pyramid in particular, the Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza, one of
the Seven Wonders of the World, the most celebrated man-made
constructions of all time. Of the seven, only the Great Pyramid of
Cheops survives, but history and archaeology are able to tell us the
stories of all seven, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the
Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Pharos of
Alexandria. And for the first time in some 3,000 years, viewers see
the Seven Wonders restored to their original glory. Features expert
commentary.
9.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Rome:Circus Maximus,Nero,&the Pantheon
As we continue our survey of Ancient Rome, we'll take a look at a
dark period in Rome's history--the reign of the notorious Emperor
Nero. We'll also look at Roman recreation and see the high value they
placed on public entertainment by visiting the legendary Circus
Maximus--the birthplace of chariot racing (and, of course, the
forerunner to NASCAR). We'll discover how the fire started at the
Circus Maximus sparked the first great outbreak of state-sponsored
religious persecution under Nero. Then we'll explore the religion and
spirituality of the ancient Romans which will lead us into an
architectural marvel that continues to leave structural engineers
awed and mystified: the Roman Pantheon. We'll look at the who, how,
and why of this incredible structure and go inside and explore its
beauty and breathtaking design. Hosted by Dave Stotts
HINT = History International
8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Seven Wonders
Egypt, land of the pyramids, mighty monuments constructed in the
early days of history. Monuments that endure to this day attracting
visitors across the world. Many visitors come to Egypt to see one
pyramid in particular, the Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza, one of
the Seven Wonders of the World, the most celebrated man-made
constructions of all time. Of the seven, only the Great Pyramid of
Cheops survives, but history and archaeology are able to tell us the
stories of all seven, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the
Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Pharos of
Alexandria. And for the first time in some 3,000 years, viewers see
the Seven Wonders restored to their original glory. Features expert
commentary.
9.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Rome:Circus Maximus,Nero,&the Pantheon
As we continue our survey of Ancient Rome, we'll take a look at a
dark period in Rome's history--the reign of the notorious Emperor
Nero. We'll also look at Roman recreation and see the high value they
placed on public entertainment by visiting the legendary Circus
Maximus--the birthplace of chariot racing (and, of course, the
forerunner to NASCAR). We'll discover how the fire started at the
Circus Maximus sparked the first great outbreak of state-sponsored
religious persecution under Nero. Then we'll explore the religion and
spirituality of the ancient Romans which will lead us into an
architectural marvel that continues to leave structural engineers
awed and mystified: the Roman Pantheon. We'll look at the who, how,
and why of this incredible structure and go inside and explore its
beauty and breathtaking design. Hosted by Dave Stotts
HINT = History International