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the ancient world on television             november 10-16, 2003
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Monday, November 10
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Rome: Power and Glory: The Cult of Order
dna

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| James, Brother of Jesus
dna

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Tuesday, November 11
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7.00 p.m.|HINT|The Ten Commandments
"Originally, the Ten Commandments didn't mean the same things
as they do today. How was adultery different in the ancient
world? And what did it mean to honor your father and mother?
We'll study these intriguing questions and more."

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Apocalypse: Sodom and Gomorrah
dna

11.00 p.m. |HINT|The Odyssey of Troy
"What is it about the legendary city that 3,200 years after its
fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt
to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer,
possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history,
and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to
archaeological sites."
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Wednesday, November 12
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Incredible Monuments of Rome
"A look at the Colosseum, Pantheon, Forum, and other ancient
monuments that were often places of ritualistic human sacrifices
and torture."

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: The
Roman Empire in North Africa
dna

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Napoleon's Lost Army
"Napoleon's plan for conquering Russia seemed a sure thing, yet
the pursuit became one of the worst disasters in military
history. Scientists are stunned to discover the remains of more
than two thousand French soldiers, the first mass grave of its
kind."

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Searching for Khan's Tomb 
"Legend has it that after Genghis Khan's funeral 2 000 servants
were killed by 800 soldiers who were in turn killed by a handful
of generals to preserve the secrecy of the tomb site;
archaeologists believe they have discovered this hidden
treasure. "

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Wadden, Dorset
"When Time Team descended on Wadden in Dorset, England, they
outnumbered residents--the village consists of 5 houses. They
were invited by neighbors David James and Grace Brooks, who
found a huge amount of old pottery in their shared garden during
excavations for a septic tank. The pottery dated from Medieval,
Roman, and Iron Age days. The name Wadden derives from Wode Hill
and dates back a 1,000 years, but what lies beneath the handful
of houses that remain? Time Team has 3 days to find out."

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Battlefield Detectives: Waterloo
dna

10.00 p.m. |DISCU| Joshua & the Walls of Jericho
"Trace the career of Joshua, from his birth as a slave in Egypt
to his famous military victory in the battle of Jericho. Examine
the site where the walls of the city are said to have collapsed."

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Basing, Hampshire
"Throughout the 16th century, the Paulet family played a key
role in affairs of the English state. Here, in its heyday, the
grand house played host to both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I--Mary
I and Philip II honeymooned in Basing House. But the Paulets
were Catholics and backed Charles I in the English Civil War.
Cromwell led a force of 7,000 men to capture the house and
destroy the stronghold. Join Time Team in their investigations
at Basing House, which prove both exciting and frustrating."
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Thursday, November 13
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4.00 p.m. |DISCC| Searching for Khan's Tomb 
"Legend has it that after Genghis Khan's funeral 2 000 servants
were killed by 800 soldiers who were in turn killed by a handful
of generals to preserve the secrecy of the tomb site;
archaeologists believe they have discovered this hidden
treasure. "

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000
Years, Pt. 3
"The Eastern Roman Empire, based in Constantinople, survives in
splendor for a 1,000 years after Rome's fall. But the sands of
Arabia give birth to a new faith, Islam, that soon conquers half
of Christendom. Though Europe is mired in the Dark Ages, Irish
monks copy ancient texts, preserving them for the future."

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: The Killing Field
dna

9.00 p.m. |TLC| Mysteries of Noah's Flood
"In the face of minimal scientific evidence that the flood
described in the Bible actually occurred, scientists and
religious scholars have long been consumed with the search for
Noah's ark. Search for clues on the icy slopes of Turkey's Mt.
Ararat."

10.00 p.m. |TLC| Finding Atlantis
"The search for the lost civilization of Atlantis has captured
the imagination for the last 2000 years. We examine the evidence
gathered by 3 teams, each with it's own theory. Discover
mysterious links to ancient civilizations lost to time."
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Friday, November 14
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Real Dracula
"Part the curtains of time and enter the murky realm of the
undead as we hunt the vampire's origin. For some 3,000 years,
vampires dripped a bloody trail across Jewish, Roman, pre-
Columbian American, and medieval European folklore. We dig up
the myths, and see how Vlad the Impaler, a.k.a. Dracula, became
legend in the 15th century."

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

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of the Pyramids
"Discover the many puzzling and astonishing features of
pyramids around the world. Engineers and astronomers attempt to
find out how and why pyramids were built and what significance
these massive structures held."

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Enduring Mystery of Stonehenge
"For 5,000 years, the sacred site of Stonehenge has stood on
the plain of Salisbury, England, silent witness to a myriad of
mysteries. Who built the prehistoric stone circle? Druids?
Merlin the Magician? Was it an altar for human sacrifice or
landing pad for UFOs? Experts, anthropologists, and astronomers
assess the mystery."

9.00 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."

9.00 p.m. |HINT| England's Great Wall
"Stretching roughly 80 miles across northern England, Hadrian's
Wall split the country in two, serving as a barrier against Pict
marauders. Did the Roman army build the wall to protect their
new province, or as some historians argue, to build-up the
phenomenal ego of Emperor Hadrian, which was nearly as big as
the wall itself?"

10.00 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."

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Saturday, November 15
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3.00 p.m. |HINT| Kings and Beasts
"For over 600 years, England's Kings and Queens held lions and
tigers and bears, as well as other wild beasts, captive in the
Tower of London. Enter the lions' den as we excavate the Royal
Menagerie, Britain's longest-running zoo."

3.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of the Pyramids
"Discover the many puzzling and astonishing features of
pyramids around the world. Engineers and astronomers attempt to
find out how and why pyramids were built and what significance
these massive structures held."

4.00 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."

5.00 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."

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Archaeology IV: A Roman Plague
dna

6.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of the Sphinx
"The Sphinx is a major tourist attraction, commanding the
attention and interest of people around the world. But the truth
about the origin and purpose are shrouded in mystery and
controversy. Examine recent geological evidence and hear from
experts."

7.00 p.m. |DISCU| Battlefield Detectives: Waterloo
dna
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Sunday, November 16
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3.00 p.m. |HINT| The Enduring Mystery of Stonehenge
"For 5,000 years, the sacred site of Stonehenge has stood on
the plain of Salisbury, England, silent witness to a myriad of
mysteries. Who built the prehistoric stone circle? Druids?
Merlin the Magician? Was it an altar for human sacrifice or
landing pad for UFOs? Experts, anthropologists, and astronomers
assess the mystery."

4.00 p.m. |HINT| England's Great Wall
"Stretching roughly 80 miles across northern England, Hadrian's
Wall split the country in two, serving as a barrier against Pict
marauders. Did the Roman army build the wall to protect their
new province, or as some historians argue, to build-up the
phenomenal ego of Emperor Hadrian, which was nearly as big as
the wall itself?"

5.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Castles of England
"Looks at the mysterious disappearance of the wooden castles
that once were the most dominant fortifications of the Middle
Ages, with a focus on the ancient castles of England."

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Wadden, Dorset
"When Time Team descended on Wadden in Dorset, England, they
outnumbered residents--the village consists of 5 houses. They
were invited by neighbors David James and Grace Brooks, who
found a huge amount of old pottery in their shared garden during
excavations for a septic tank. The pottery dated from Medieval,
Roman, and Iron Age days. The name Wadden derives from Wode Hill
and dates back a 1,000 years, but what lies beneath the handful
of houses that remain? Time Team has 3 days to find out."

7.00 p.m. |DISCU| Joshua & the Walls of Jericho
"Trace the career of Joshua, from his birth as a slave in Egypt
to his famous military victory in the battle of Jericho. Examine
the site where the walls of the city are said to have collapsed."

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Fire of London
"This 90-minute special looks at the 1666 blaze that reduced
the world's most majestic city to utter ruin, and brings to life
the sparks of the fire and its progress with full-scale
recreation of the disastrous event. Over 13,000 houses, 87
churches, and principle landmarks of the city were destroyed.
Using modern forensic techniques and new historical evidence, we
piece together the true story of the Great Fire of London."
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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)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. 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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