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the ancient world on television              October 20-26, 2003
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Monday, October 20
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2.00 p.m. |HISTU| Code of Honor
"Revered and feared in their own time, the ancient warriors
from the Greek city-state Sparta invented the boot camp, frontal
assault, state-sponsored education, and a lifestyle and
aesthetic that still bears their name. Who were these soldiers
willing to fight a losing battle in defense of honor and
country? How did they become the greatest fighting force the
world has ever known? What kind of society produced such men? We
explore the cornerstones of life and death in ancient Sparta."[2
hours]

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Tides of War
"In the 5th century BC, all of Greece united against Persia.
But after the defeat of the invading Persian army, both Sparta
and Athens became rivals, each expanding in strength and
influence. While Athens ruled the sea, Sparta's celebrated army
was unbeatable on land. When the two Greek giants met on a
collision course, the resulting Peloponnesian War spanned 27
years, engulfed all of Greece, and changed the nature of
democracy. We explore the devastating effects of the war and
demise of Sparta." [2 hours]

4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Rome: Power and Glory: Legends of Conquest
dna

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Real Spartacus
"Long before Stanley Kubrick's film starring Kirk Douglas,
Spartacus had unwittingly become a mythological icon of
resistance against oppression worldwide. We'll look at the real
Spartacus, focusing on his struggle against Roman forces, his
time as a gladiator, and his role in the infamous slave revolt
against Rome in 73 BC, which convulsed the great empire for two
years before the uprising was put down and 6,000 slave rebels
were crucified along 150 miles of the Appian Way."

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Real Attila the Hun
"No ruler in history represents the unbridled rage and
brutality of the barbarian as much as Attila the Hun. In the 5th
century, Attila swept through Europe, effectively extinguishing
the classical Roman Empire. And for a time, he held the destiny
of all of Western Europe firmly in his grasp. But in the end, it
was Attila who unwittingly secured the future of the civilized
world and Christian Europe. After his death, the Hun Empire
began to break up, and the marauding Huns "scattered to the
winds." "

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Great Mysteries & Myths: Tutankhamun Mystery
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Holy Grail
"At the Last Supper, Jesus drank from a chalice, passed it to
his Disciples, and it then vanished in history's mists. Some
evidence suggests a follower collected Christ's blood in the
Holy Grail and fled to England. Follow the first communion cup's
elusive trail through those who sought it--from King Arthur to
Indiana Jones."

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Secrets of the Colosseum
dna

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Attila, Pt. 1
"Movie. Shot in Lithuania, this 2-part movie portrays the life
of one history's most feared men--Attila, King of the Huns in
the 5th century--and the Western World's fate, represented by a
rapidly diminishing Roman Empire. Part 1 follows young Attila,
who survives the murder of his chieftain father and the
slaughter of his village, and goes on to become a great warrior
whose exploits draw the attention of Roman General Flavius
Aetius. Starring Gerard Butler, Powers Boothe, and Alice Krige."

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Attila, Pt. 2
"Movie. After defeating his brother, Attila becomes king and
marries N'Kara--who tragically dies in childbirth. Attila grows
in power, and after a series of triumphs over Roman
fortifications in Gaul, finally meets Aetius on the battlefield.
The fate of each man is intertwined in a tangled web of revenge,
deception, and betrayal--and the outcome of the Battle of
Chalons will decide the fate of Western civilization. Starring
Gerard Butler, Powers Boothe, Tim Curry, and Simmone Jade
MacKinnon."
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Tuesday, October 21
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7.00 p.m. |HINT|Cain and Abel: A Murder Mystery
"Biblical brothers' bonds are broken by murder in Eden in one
of the most chilling accounts in the Old Testament. Journey back
to the Land of Nod, where the guilt-ridden fugitive was
banished, and find out how Cain lived out his days."

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Apocalypse: The Maya Collapse
dna

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Hannibal: The Man Who Hated Rome
"No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be
complete with out the name of Hannibal. This program shows why
he was both feared and respected by his enemies.Hannibal's
tactical genius is illustrated with the latest three-dimensional
graphics technology and exciting dramatic reconstructions of his
victories. This is the story of the General who took on the
might of Rome. Hannibal led his forces, including a squadron of
elephants, through France, over the Alps and into the heart of
Italy. For 15 years he fought the Romans using their own country
as his battlefield and his base. With his small forces, he
destroyed larger well-trained Roman Armies with almost
contemptuous ease."

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Pompeii: Buried Alive
"Exploration of the archaeological site of the city that was
encrusted by incendiary ash when deadly Mount Vesuvius erupted
in 79 AD. Archaeological director Baldasarre Conticello takes
viewers on a tour of Pompeii's ruins, and visits Herculaneum,
which was destroyed by Vesuvius at the same time."
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Wednesday, October 22
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Secrets of the Great Wall
dna

7.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: The Wounded King
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Forbidden City: Dynasty and Destiny
"A look at China's amazing Forbidden City, which was built in
the 15th century by over one-million laborers and was the home
of 24 emperors. Its 8,000 rooms contain palaces, temples,
libraries, theaters, and living quarters for thousands."

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Dark Age
England
dna

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| High Priestess
"Ancient Greeks who found themselves in a quandary often
consulted the oracle at Delphi, whose responses were revered as
deep and profound. More than 1,600 years after the oracle was
shut down, the source of its power has been uncovered."

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Salem Witch Trials
"The Salem Witch trials of 1692 were one of the darkest periods
in early American history. Over 100 people were imprisoned and
37 were killed because of their purported involvement with
witchcraft. Find out what caused the hysteria."

9.00 p.m. |HINT|Time Team: Birdoswald, Cumbria
"First occupied by Roman troops in around 122 AD and completed
in 138, Birdoswald is the 11th fort out of 17 from the east end
of Hadrian's Wall. The cemetery area was first identified in
1959, when a tenant farmer unearthed a number of Roman pots.
Time Team was given a once in a lifetime opportunity to
investigate at Birdoswald because the cemetery area had already
sustained serious damage. But Time Team's investigation soon
turned up more than expected."

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Flag Fen, Cambridgeshire
"Flag Fen, a few miles outside of Peterborough, England, is one
of the most important European Bronze-Age sites. Large
quantities of organic material from the period, including wood
and leather, have survived, pickled in the waterlogged fenland
peat. The centerpiece is an alignment of posts passing across
what would have been a stretch of open water, linking the
mainland with Northey Island. Was this an island of the dead,
where Bronze-Age people buried and honored their deceased?"

10.00 p.m. |DISCU| The Real Disciples of Jesus
"Experts investigate the disciples of Jesus, examining new
information about their backgrounds and their relationships to
each other and to Jesus. Find out what Judas' role was among the
Twelve; was he truly a traitor, or just a scapegoat?"
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Thursday, October 23
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000
Years, Pt. 4
"On January 1, 800 AD, Pope Gregory crowned Frankish King
Charlemagne, declaring him the new Holy Roman Emperor. A new
Christian Europe emerges from the Dark Ages. In the East,
there's a renewed effort to convert the world. Though by 1000
AD, all Europe seems united in Christianity, new wars with Islam
loom ahead."

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Barbarians
"Profile of the savage fighters who surrounded and then
conquered ancient Rome, ushering in the Dark Ages. Hosted by
Richard Karn."
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Friday, October 24
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Hercules: Power of the Gods
"Story of how the mighty son of Zeus became one of the most
enduring legends of Greek mythology. Includes saga of Hercules'
twelve labors, which included battles with the awful nine-headed
Hydra serpent and the Ceryneian stag with golden horns."

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Secrets of Ancient Empires: First Civilizations
dna

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Quest for the Lost Pharaoh
"Follow Egyptologist Vassil Dobrev as he uncovers a hidden tomb
of enormous proportions. By analyzing the hieroglyphics and the
structure and placement of the tomb, Vassil reveals that the
tomb dates back some 4,500 years."

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Emperor of the Steppes
"In a huge undertaking, researchers and archaeologists working
in Upper Mongolia unearthed the sepulcher of the Emperor of the
Steppes. This expedition may reveal insight into Mongolian
history dating back to the second century BC."

10.30 p.m. |HISTC| The Holy Grail
"Blending myth and history, the programme traces the search for
the most priceless treasure of the Christian world, The Quest
spans more than 20 centuries - from the magical era of the pagan
Celts to the shining knights of the Medieval Age....and beyond."

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Saturday, October 25
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10.00 a.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors:The Celts
dna

10.30 a.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors: The Aztecs
dna

4.00 p.m. |DTC| Quest for the Lost Pharaoh
"Follow Egyptologist Vassil Dobrev as he uncovers a hidden tomb
of enormous proportions. By analyzing the hieroglyphics and the
structure and placement of the tomb, Vassil reveals that the
tomb dates back some 4,500 years."

5.00 p.m. |PBS| Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab
World
The story of T.E. Lawrence is a story of courage and guilt,
betrayal and triumph. The British Army Officer's role in the
unification of the Arab tribes against the Turks during WWI
endeared him to a generation of Bedouins, but also set in motion
a chain of events that Lawrence would be powerless to stop —
events that would profoundly shape Arab-Western relations for
generations to come. Filmed in England and throughout the Middle
East, and including rare archival footage, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA:
THE BATTLE FOR THE ARAB WORLD draws upon eyewitness accounts of
Arabs, Westerners and Lawrence himself to tell the poignant and
dramatic tale of one of the 20th century's most influential yet
enigmatic figures." [check local listings]

5.00 p.m. |DTC| The Emperor of the Steppes
"In a huge undertaking, researchers and archaeologists working
in Upper Mongolia unearthed the sepulcher of the Emperor of the
Steppes. This expedition may reveal insight into Mongolian
history dating back to the second century BC."

6.00 p.m. |DTC| The Assassination of King Tut
"Did King Tut's gleaming death mask hide an ancient homicide?
Dead since 1323 B.C. and hastily mummified, Egypt's boy king lay
in an unfinished tomb until its 1922 discovery. Modern forensics
sheds light on what caused the blows to the King's skull."

7.00 p.m. |DISCU| Salem Witch Trials
"The Salem Witch trials of 1692 were one of the darkest periods
in early American history. Over 100 people were imprisoned and
37 were killed because of their purported involvement with
witchcraft. Find out what caused the hysteria."

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| What Sank the Armada?
"The defeat of the Spanish Armada is legendary--Good Queen Bess
versus Phillip II of Spain, her former brother-in-law and one-
time suitor. It has always been told as a story of English
heroism and skill--beating off the greatest armada ever
assembled--well, helped a little by the weather! Now marine
archaeology and new documentary evidence tell a new tale,
suggesting that the Spanish were ill-prepared for a naval
battle. Did they simply never intend to fight at sea? "
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Sunday, October 26
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7.00 p.m. |DISCU| The Real Disciples of Jesus
"Experts investigate the disciples of Jesus, examining new
information about their backgrounds and their relationships to
each other and to Jesus. Find out what Judas' role was among the
Twelve; was he truly a traitor, or just a scapegoat?"

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                        Channel Guide

A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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