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the ancient world on television              january 19-25, 2004
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Monday, January 19
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt's City of the Dead
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Mystery Gold of the Black Sea Warriors
Long before Egypt and Babylon left their imprint on history, a
remarkable culture crafted a vast treasure trove of exquisite golden
objects that dazzles the eye and tantalizes the senses. They were the
Thracians. Feared and ruthless warriors, they challenged the might of
the Greek and Roman empires. According to Homer, they fought on the
side of Troy during the Trojan Wars. They left behind an enduring
legacy, epitomized by the renegade slave, Spartacus, then disappeared
into history.

8.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: The Architect, The Clerk & The
Money
dna

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Vikings/Goths
From the 9th Century BC through the 14th Century AD, barbarian
hordes on horseback thundered across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Shot
in film on location, we examine their conquests and also their
cultures, leaders, and roles in shaping history. In a 2-hour special,
we shatter myths about the Vikings, and see how they became agents of
social and political change, and the Goths, who sacked Rome itself,
and ironically, maintained Roman art and culture in their Goth
kingdoms as the Empire faded away. [2 hours]

11.00 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 2 years before the uprising was put
down and 6,000 slave rebels were crucified along 150 miles of the
Appian Way.

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Tuesday, January 20
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2.00 p.m. |HINT| Jerusalem: Holy Deadly City
The history of the city that is the spiritual center of three of the
world's major religions. Explores the mysteries hidden under the
city, far from the view of tourists, and shows what the city was like
at the time of the great kings, David and Solomon.

2.00 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. [part 2 follows]

3.00 p.m. |HINT| Caligula: Reign of Madness
Profile of the Roman Emperor whose reign was a legendary frenzy of
lunacy, murder, and perverse sexuality.

4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Secrets of the Skies: Stonehenge - Sex And The
Stones
dna

6.00 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. |HISTU| Vikings
Nordic peoples from the coasts of Scandinavia, these raiders and
warriors were also explorers and merchants, whose slender ships
carried them from Arabia to the New World--hundreds of years before
Columbus set sail. After savage infighting among their own clans
spurred development of the longship, the Vikings struck out across
the seas, seeking plunder, slaves, and new lands. But in the end,
they assimilated into European cultures and became agents of social
and political change.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Vanished Civilizations
Messages from the past are often difficult to decode and until
recently much was left to speculation. Today’s archaeologists are
armed with forensic tests including DNA analysis, sensitive scanning
techniques, advanced chemical analysis and satellite imaging. This
three-part series demonstrates how, with the help of scientific
breakthroughs, new answers are being found to our oldest questions.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Goths
Terrorized by the Huns savage raids, the Goths made a desperate bid
for safety in the Roman Empire, but were forced into squalid
concentration camps along the imperial borders, starved and degraded,
their children sold as slaves. But Rome made a big mistake--the Goths
kept their weapons and exploded in rioting and looting. After
centuries of broken treaties, King Aleric sacked Rome. Ironically,
the Goths maintained Roman art and culture in their new Goth kingdoms
as the Empire faded away.

8.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Treasures of the Dark Age
dna

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Carthage
dna

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Mongols/Huns
In this 2-hour special, shot in film on location, we examine the
barbarian hordes that swept across Europe, Asia, and Africa, from the
9th Century BC through the 14th Century AD. First, we look at "The
Mongol Catastrophe"--the invasion by nomadic warriors that swarmed
out of the east overwhelming the Ottoman Empire. Then, we examine the
mysterious Huns, who fell upon the European continent like the
vengeance of God. Some say the Chinese built the Great Wall to keep
them out.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
Probing documentary asks the question: Did Atlantis really exist,
and if so, where? And, what kind of people were the Alantians that
they could develop such a technologically advanced civilization which
is yet to be surpassed?

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Wednesday, January 21
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3.00 p.m. |HINT| Hercules: Power of the Gods
The story of how the mighty son of Zeus became one of the most
enduring legends of Greek mythology. Includes the saga of the 12
labors of Hercules, which included battles with the awful 9-headed
Hydra serpent and the Ceryneian stag with golden horns.

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Archaeology: Mystery of El Tajin
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Archaeology: Who Built the Sphinx
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Secrets at Delphi
An exploration of the hallowed ground Delphi, where Zeus' s two
eagles crossed paths and the Oracle prophesied the fortunes of kings
and countries.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Noah's Ark: The True Story
Search for the truth behind the story of Noah and his ark. Find out
how Noah could have built such a structure and whether or not a great
flood took place on the earth. The search for remains of the ark
continues today.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Quest for the Lost Civilization: Forgotten Secrets
dna

9.00 p.m.|DISCU| Unsolved History: Aztec Temple
dna

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Civilizations: Mesopotamia: Return to Eden
Leap back through time as this Emmy Award-winning series travels to
the Fertile Crescent to recreate the ancient past using dramatic
reenactments, visits to actual locations, and recent archaeological
discoveries. This episode, narrated by Sam Waterston, explores
Ancient Mesopotamia, now located in Iraq, examines evidence of
Sumeria, Babylon, and Assyria and the origins of Christian, Jewish,
and Muslim faiths, and follows clues leading to the Garden of Eden,
Tower of Babel, and Noah's Ark.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Birmingham
Birmingham, England residents get an on-the-doorstep lesson in
history as Time Team archaeologist Mick Aston, a professor from
Bristol University, and host Tony Robinson (Baldrick in "Blackadder")
call in the experts to try and locate one of the most important sites
of the Industrial Revolution--Matthew Boulton's 18th-century steam-
powered mint, the largest coin-pressing factory complex of its day.
And the Time Team has only three days!

11.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Living Stones: Teotihuacan
dna

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Thursday, January 22
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Riddle of Pompei
dna

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Atlantis Uncovered
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Pt. 4
Cleopatra uses her cunning mix of politics and seduction in a
desperate bid to maintain her power, but fails.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Seven Wonders of the World: Simply the Best
dna

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Arms in Action: Mail and Plate Armor
Produced with the Royal Armouries in the Tower of London, this
episode draws heavily on its superb collection of European chain mail
and Asian leather armor. In slow-motion experiments, mail and plate
are tested, and a knight shows that armor was more comfortable than
it seemed.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Desert Mummies of Peru
dna

8.00 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."

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Vikings
A look at the sea-going warriors who attacked Europe with savage
fury and violence. These raiders and traders, explorers and settlers
set sail from Denmark, Norway, and, Sweden during the Scandinavian
expansion (800-1050 AD). Goes beyond the myths to find out if the
Vikings really wore horned helmets and took drugs before going into
battle. Richard Karn hosts.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Hannibals Great Triumph
This series examines the great conquerors of the world and provides
new insights into their most compelling military achievements. Each
episode combines graphics with recreations to analyze every facet of
their famous battles and conquests. Some of the conquerors profiled
include Genghis Khan, Hannibal, Ramses, Alexander, Cortez, the
Spartans and the Romans.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| We Built This City: London
London is a city steeped in history, from a Roman settlement and a
medieval playground to the centre of the British empire; through
revolution, world war and other calamities, London has continued to
thrive.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ivan the Terrible
The life of the bloodthirsty first Tsar of Russia. Ivan killed his
own son and had several of his wives murdered.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Caligula: Reign of Madness
Caligula ruled the Roman Empire fewer than four years, and was only
28 when assassinated by officers of his guard in 41 AD. His reign was
a legendary frenzy of lunacy, murder, and lust. Between executions,
he staged spectacular orgies, made love to his sister, and declared
himself a living god. Join us for a look at this devoted son,
murderer, pervert, and loving father whose anguished life was far
more bizarre than the myth that surrounds him.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Catacombs of Rome
Tunneled into the bowels of ancient Rome is a dank labyrinth of
beautifully decorated burial chambers and vaults where religious
outcasts--pagans, Jews, and Christians--secretly preserved forbidden
rituals for fear of persecution. Delve beneath Rome's heights to
uncover the secrets of her catacombs and eternal residents.

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Friday, January 23
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4.00 p.m. |DISCC| We Built This City: London
London is a city steeped in history, from a Roman settlement and a
medieval playground to the centre of the British empire; through
revolution, world war and other calamities, London has continued to
thrive.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Myth of Cleopatra
Journey through Egypt, Greece, and Italy as we search for the real
woman behind the myth of Cleopatra VII, the last Egyptian queen.
Drawing on archaeology and ancient texts, we see how the historical
ruler squares with modern depiction. A consummate politician, she was
faithful to both Caesar and Antony, but foremost Egypt!

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Death on the Nile
The Egyptian Empire tottered as the monsoon failed and the desert
moved in. Journey to the Giza pyramids in the remote deserts of
southern Egypt and visit the archaeological excavation where newly
discovered skeletons show that people here died in agony.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Viking Ships
Adorned with dragonheads and filled with some of the fiercest men on
earth, they inspired dread throughout the Dark Ages. Dramatic
recreations and sophisticated computer simulations give us an onboard
view of these ingenious raider craft.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Mummies: Into the After Life
The "curse" of the Egyptian mummies may be cures for modern disease.
Studying the organs of the ancients allows scientists to locate
disease and fight modern diseases by identifying their cores.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Galleons
The word conjures images of majestic Spanish treasure ships, hulls
bursting with gold and plunder. But, as this program reveals,
galleons were also fast fighting ships and workhorses of the Age of
Discovery.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Lost City of Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead
Journey to the playground of the Roman aristocracy, Herculaneum.
Buried by the same volcanic eruption that leveled Pompeii, this city
of luxurious villas, magnificent arcades and extensive library
collections holds clues to the Roman's riches.

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Saturday, January 24
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4.00 p.m. |DTC| Mummies: Into the After Life
The "curse" of the Egyptian mummies may be cures for modern disease.
Studying the organs of the ancients allows scientists to locate
disease and fight modern diseases by identifying their cores.

5.00 p.m. |DTC| Lost City of Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead
Journey to the playground of the Roman aristocracy, Herculaneum.
Buried by the same volcanic eruption that leveled Pompeii, this city
of luxurious villas, magnificent arcades and extensive library
collections holds clues to the Roman's riches.

6.00 p.m. |DTC| Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
In 79 AD, eruptions from Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii.
A burning wave of gas shot out from the side of Vesuvius killing the
inhabitants of neighboring Herculaneum in just four minutes.
Archaeologists look to these bodies for historical clues.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Outlaw
Unlike the altruistic Robin Hood of legend, outlaws were often
members of the gentry who robbed the poor to give to the rich.
Remarkably, these outlaws gained a place of respect in society.

7.30 p.m. |HISTU| The Peasant
Terry Jones, who possesses a passion for the Middle Ages, looks at
the life of the peasant, and finds that contrary to the accepted
version--miserable, dirty, poor, and ignorant--peasants had more
holidays than we do! Very often their houses were bigger, they
frequently ate better, and arguably had more influence in the
corridors of power. The politicized working class depicted in "Monty
Python and The Holy Grail" was not so far from the truth after all!

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Vikings/Goths
From the 9th Century BC through the 14th Century AD, barbarian
hordes on horseback thundered across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Shot
in film on location, we examine their conquests and also their
cultures, leaders, and roles in shaping history. In a 2-hour special,
we shatter myths about the Vikings, and see how they became agents of
social and political change, and the Goths, who sacked Rome itself,
and ironically, maintained Roman art and culture in their Goth
kingdoms as the Empire faded away.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Mongols/Huns
In this 2-hour special, shot in film on location, we examine the
barbarian hordes that swept across Europe, Asia, and Africa, from the
9th Century BC through the 14th Century AD. First, we look at "The
Mongol Catastrophe"--the invasion by nomadic warriors that swarmed
out of the east overwhelming the Ottoman Empire. Then, we examine the
mysterious Huns, who fell upon the European continent like the
vengeance of God. Some say the Chinese built the Great Wall to keep
them out.

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Sunday, January 25
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5.00 p.m.|DISCU| Unsolved History: Aztec Temple
dna

7.00 p.m. |DISCU| Noah's Ark: The True Story
Search for the truth behind the story of Noah and his ark. Find out
how Noah could have built such a structure and whether or not a great
flood took place on the earth. The search for remains of the ark
continues today.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Civilizations: Mesopotamia: Return to Eden
Leap back through time as this Emmy Award-winning series travels to
the Fertile Crescent to recreate the ancient past using dramatic
reenactments, visits to actual locations, and recent archaeological
discoveries. This episode, narrated by Sam Waterston, explores
Ancient Mesopotamia, now located in Iraq, examines evidence of
Sumeria, Babylon, and Assyria and the origins of Christian, Jewish,
and Muslim faiths, and follows clues leading to the Garden of Eden,
Tower of Babel, and Noah's Ark.
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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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