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the ancient world on television             february 16-22, 2004
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Monday, February 16
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2.30 p.m. |HISTU| The Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb
In the early 1800s, the first Europeans were exploring Ancient
Egypt's enigmatic ruins. This is the story of a discovery that shook
the world. On November 26, 1922, Howard Carter and his patron Lord
Carnarvon made one of archaeology's most famous discoveries--the tomb
of the Boy-King Tutankhamun.

3.00 p.m. |HISTU| Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts: Pt. 1
Part 1 looks at the burial places of the mummies and construction of
the pyramids during the annual flooding of the Nile. Also, examines
the process of mummification.

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts: Pt. 2
Part 2 explores how the mysterious Sphinx helped bridge the gap
between the living and the dead.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts: Pt. 3
Part 3 examines the poetic "sacred carvings" that ancient Egyptians
believed could actually come to life.

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts: Pt. 4
Part 4 concludes this extensive look at mummies, ancient Egyptian
religious beliefs, the pyramids, and well-known pharaohs.

6.00 p.m. |HISTC| Desert Explorer: Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell (1868 -1926) was a bright star in a constellation of
Victorian aristocrat archaeologists, journalists, botanists,
linguists and diplomats in the Middle East. At the height of her
powers she was something of all of these. She was also a lone woman
in a world dominated by men.

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.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| Pyramids: Majesty and Mystery
Standing majestically for centuries, the world's great pyramids have
long inspired and mystified scholars. Leading experts and historians
explore the engineering genius that created some of the largest
structures on the planet. From ancient Egypt to Central America, we
visit these technological masterpieces.
 
8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Bible Code: Predicting Armageddon
Is there a prophetic, highly accurate code locked within the Bible
that outlines past and future events? Does the Code contain hidden
messages about people like Napoleon, Einstein, and Hitler, and key
world events like WWII, the Kennedy brothers' assassinations, and
9/11? More frightening are references to future events--including
Earth's impending end. We take a balanced look through the eyes of
Code supporters and critics and let viewers determine its accuracy in
predicting the future.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Tomb Raiders: Robbing the Dead
Tomb raiders have been digging for as long as man has buried the
dead. Following the trail of these robbers of the dead, we crawl
through hidden passages deep within Egypt's pyramids to witness
evidence left by ancient looters. Prowling Jerusalem's dark
alleyways, we probe the black market antiquities trade and talk to a
tomb thief about his motives and methods. At auction houses in London
and New York, we learn smugglers' secrets and back in Egypt, we ride
along with the antiquities police.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Mysteries of King Tut
Of all of Egypt's pharaohs, Tutankhamun remains the most famous and
enigmatic. Despite amazing discoveries made when his tomb was
unearthed, little historical information exists on him--and much of
that is shrouded in debate. What really killed the Boy-King? Did the
"Curse of King Tut" kill three of his tomb's discoverers?
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Tuesday, February 17
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3.00 p.m. |HINT| 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.

4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Byzantium: Building the Dream
dna

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| TWO MEN IN A TRENCH II:The Battle of Sedgemoor
Leading battlefield archaeologists Tony Pollard and Neil Oliver
return for another season to unlock some of the greatest enigmas in
British history by digging up battlefields untouched for centuries.
In this series, Pollard and Oliver look at the Battles of Britain,
Sedgemoor, Edgehill, Killiecranchie, Bannockburn and Big Guns.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| SECRETS OF THE DARK AGES
In this episode, Richard Rudgley journeys through the dark ages to
look at the wandering peoples, the Volkerwanderung.

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, February 18
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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.

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| The Real Mary Magdalene
As a reformed prostitute, Mary Magdalene has become an icon for the
virtues of forgiveness. Experts peel away the layers of mistaken
identity and explore the role of women in Mary's lifetime to show
that she may not have been a prostitute at all.

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.

9.00 p.m. |PBS| The Medici Popes/Power vs. Truth
By 1512, Giovanni de' Medici, although exiled from Florence, has
become the most senior cardinal at the Vatican. With the power of the
papacy behind him, he returns to the city, seizing it with brutal
force. When the pope dies in 1513, Medici money ensures the quick
accession of Giovanni to the papacy. Taking the name Pope Leo X, he
embarks on a frenzy of overspending, depleting papal funds [etc. ...
consult local listings]

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: Carthage
dna
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Thursday, February 19
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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.

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.

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| Line of Fire Conquerors: The Sparan Wars
[I assume that is supposed to be Spartan] 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.
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Friday, February 20
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7.00 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. |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!

8.00 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.

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| Sodom and Gomorrah
Examine geological clues to a natural disaster responsible for one
of the most dramatic apocalyptic events in history. Search for
evidence of earthquakes and landslides that sparked the fires that
consumed the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
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Saturday, February 21
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3.00 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.

4.00 p.m. |DTC| Sodom and Gomorrah
Examine geological clues to a natural disaster responsible for one
of the most dramatic apocalyptic events in history. Search for
evidence of earthquakes and landslides that sparked the fires that
consumed the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unearthing the Lost Empire of the Queen of Sheba
dna

9.00 p.m. |PBS| The Medici Popes/Power vs. Truth
By 1512, Giovanni de' Medici, although exiled from Florence, has
become the most senior cardinal at the Vatican. With the power of the
papacy behind him, he returns to the city, seizing it with brutal
force. When the pope dies in 1513, Medici money ensures the quick
accession of Giovanni to the papacy. Taking the name Pope Leo X, he
embarks on a frenzy of overspending, depleting papal funds [etc. ...
consult local listings]
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Sunday, February 22
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5.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Rosetta Stone & The Discovery of Tutankhamun's
Tomb
In the early 1800s, the first Europeans were exploring Ancient
Egypt's enigmatic ruins and the race was on in Britain and France to
crack the hieroglyphic language. On September 14, 1822, a young
French academic, Jean Francois Champollion, successfully translated a
pharaoh's name on the Rosetta Stone, with carvings in hieroglyphs and
Greek. And on November 26, 1922, Howard Carter and his patron Lord
Carnarvon made one of archaeology's most famous discoveries--the tomb
of the Boy-King Tutankhamun.

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Tomb Raiders: Robbing the Dead
Tomb raiders have been digging for as long as man has buried the
dead. Following the trail of these robbers of the dead, we crawl
through hidden passages deep within Egypt's pyramids to witness
evidence left by ancient looters. Prowling Jerusalem's dark
alleyways, we probe the black market antiquities trade and talk to a
tomb thief about his motives and methods. At auction houses in London
and New York, we learn smugglers' secrets and back in Egypt, we ride
along with the antiquities police.

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?

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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