7.00 p.m. |NG| Atlantis
Ever since Plato first described the existence of an island paradise
populated by an advanced civilization, the myth of Atlantis has
captured the human imagination. Join NGC on a quest that traverses
the globe in search of the ever elusive lost civilization of
Atlantis. Visit Egypt with an "investigative mythologist" for an
unconventional look at the pyramids and sail to the Greek island of
Santorini with a geologist to investigate an active volcano that may
have destroyed Atlantis.
9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Siege of Troy
For 3000 years the Siege of Troy has remained steeped in mystery.
Journey with us to the site in Turkey believed to be the location of
the real Troy, as we analyze one of the world's greatest historical
battlegrounds for new clues. This program takes us behind the Troy
celebrated by Hollywood to uncover fascinating evidence in regard to
Achilles' duel against Hector, the sailing of the vast Mycenaean
fleet and the wooden ship of Troy. Watch as we apply modern
technology, archaeology and engineering to uncover the real story
behind the legend of Troy.
10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult.
http://www.history.com/minisites/manmomentmachine
NG - National Geographic
HISTU - History Channel (US)
Ever since Plato first described the existence of an island paradise
populated by an advanced civilization, the myth of Atlantis has
captured the human imagination. Join NGC on a quest that traverses
the globe in search of the ever elusive lost civilization of
Atlantis. Visit Egypt with an "investigative mythologist" for an
unconventional look at the pyramids and sail to the Greek island of
Santorini with a geologist to investigate an active volcano that may
have destroyed Atlantis.
9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Siege of Troy
For 3000 years the Siege of Troy has remained steeped in mystery.
Journey with us to the site in Turkey believed to be the location of
the real Troy, as we analyze one of the world's greatest historical
battlegrounds for new clues. This program takes us behind the Troy
celebrated by Hollywood to uncover fascinating evidence in regard to
Achilles' duel against Hector, the sailing of the vast Mycenaean
fleet and the wooden ship of Troy. Watch as we apply modern
technology, archaeology and engineering to uncover the real story
behind the legend of Troy.
10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult.
http://www.history.com/minisites/manmomentmachine
NG - National Geographic
HISTU - History Channel (US)