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the ancient world on television         March 29 - April 4, 2004
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Monday, March 29
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6.00 p.m.|HISTC| Peru:Journeys Golden Cities
Peru, a country filled with the ancient myths of fabulous cities of
gold... a myth that attracted adventurers and the Spanish
conquistadors. Even plundered and emptied of its treasures Peru
remains a fascinating land, from its larger than life perspectives,
its high peaks and the remains of its mysterious cities, to the
memories of stunning lncan celebrations.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Easter Island Mysteries
dna

8.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors:The Celts
dna
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Tuesday, March 20
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6.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ireland:Journeys Celtic Legend
Land of strength and misery, of wealthy and arrogant seamen, of
religion and beliefs, of great stones and mossy undergrowth, Brittany
is born out of mystery and superstition. On the trail of King Arthur
and his Seven Knights, come and wander through the majestic forest.
You might meet Morgana the Fairy.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Jerusalem
dna

7.00 p.m.|HINT| Joshua at the Walls of Jericho
We know the walls of the legendary city "came a-tumbling down."
We'll explore when. Archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon argues that Jericho
fell before Joshua arrived, and Professor Bryant Wood supports the
biblical version of events. 

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Great Wall of China
Winding 6,000 kilometers through undulating mountains, it is said to
be visible with the naked eye from the moon. But who called for the
Great Wall's construction and how was it accomplished? Historians,
engineers, and scientists explore one of the wonders of the ancient
world.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Secrets of the Incas-2 War Against Time
The Inca Empire at its peak was the largest kingdom on Earth. The
Incas were master builders, fearsome warriors and practitioners of
human sacrifice Yet this mighty state was conquered by a small band
of Spanish adventurers. [etc]

8.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Warrior
dna

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Metropolis: Athens
Rome. Alexandria. Carthage. Athens. These cities were the centers of
power, religion and trade. This four-part series examines urban life
in these hubs of the ancient world. The mighty cities of antiquity
evolved from a scattering of settlements to major centres, each in
its own unique fashion, cultural environment, and prevailing
historical circumstance.
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Wednesday, March 31
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5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Archaeology: Killer Quakes of the Bible
dna

6.00 p.m. |HISTC| Spain: Spain:Journeys Land Builders
The symbol of modern Europe, Barcelona is a marvel known for its
beauty. A unique city that marries Gothic and Art Nouveau styles in a
rare harmony, Barcelona is the entry point to an entire region,
Catalonia, This region, where celebrations occur at the drop of a
hat, reveals a folklore nurtured by the great civilizations that
formed this area. Since the Medieval Golden Age of Catalonia the
Catalonians have never ceased to be anything less than a strong,
proud, vigorous and freedom loving people.

6.00 p.m.|HINT| The Journeys of Charles Dickens
Countless legends and stories have been told here at night by a cozy
fire with a whiskey in hand. Welcome to the land of Chaucer, Dickens,
Joyce, and Agatha Christie. A city of theater and unmatched literary
festivals, London offers the traveler an itinerary as captivating as
the work it has inspired.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Uncovered: Mummies: Into the Afterlife
dna

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Civilizations: China: Dynasties of Power
Explore the glory of ancient China's great rulers as we probe the
secrets of their giant tombs and visit the Great Wall and the fabled
Forbidden City. As we excavate the past of today's Asian giant, we
learn that its civilization paralleled and often preceded the West in
science, exploration, and art. Sam Waterston narrates this Emmy Award-
winning series that sweeps through 7,000 years of history--from
Ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Tibet. 

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team:Beauport Park, Sussex
A Roman bathhouse unearthed near a huge mound of iron slag near the
golf course at Beauport Park, Sussex, England, leads host Tony
Robinson (Baldrick in "Blackadder") to ask: "What is a Roman
bathhouse doing here completely on its own, 40 miles from the nearest
Roman town?" The search for other Roman buildings is on. There could
be a lost city or forgotten fort, and Time Team, aided by surveyors,
geophysicists, and even a dowser, have just three days to find it. 
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Thursday, April 1
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6.00 p.m. |HISTC| Greece:Journey of the Gods
After worshipping the pagan gods of Antiquity, Greece converted to
the Christian God. The monks built imposing monasteries nestled in
the most remote nooks, rugged coastal cliffs, volcanic islands and
peculiar high-rising rocks. The traveller will uncover traces of the
Byzantine Empire and its heritage through Mount Athos, the awesome
Meteora Mountains and the spiritual island of Patmos.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity I
The story of the crucifixion of Jesus, Paul's preachings to the
Gentiles, the crackdown by Roman authorities, the conversion of
Constantine, and the fall of Rome to the Goths in 461 AD.

9.00 p.m.|DISCU| Who Was Moses?
Experts examine the stables of Ramses II, ancient Egyptian texts and
everything in between to get the real story behind Moses and whether
he even existed. Could the Ten Commandments be based on ancient
Hittite texts?

10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity II
The glory of the Eastern Roman Empire, the challenge of Islam, the
dawn of the Dark Ages, and the coming of the Holy Roman Empire, which
converted Europe to Christianity about 1,000 years after the death of
Jesus.
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Friday, April 2
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Adam and Eve: Lost Innocence
A look at the world's first couple, who are credited with inventing
civilization as we know it. We also compare similar stories in
religions around the world.

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.
 
8.00 p.m.|DTC| Age of Gold
By lavishing himself in gold, the pharaoh was assured eternal life.
Evidence suggests that the tombs of ancient pharaohs were
systematically robbed in order to finance the burials of future kings.

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.

10.00 p.m.|DTC| Deities and Demons
In order to understand the forces of nature, Egyptians had gods for
everything. Only priests and pharaohs were allowed to enter the
temples of the gods, but during festivals, the common people could
communicate with the gods.
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Saturday, April 3
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3.00 p.m.|DTC| Age of Gold
By lavishing himself in gold, the pharaoh was assured eternal life.
Evidence suggests that the tombs of ancient pharaohs were
systematically robbed in order to finance the burials of future kings.

4.00 p.m.|HISTU| Jesus of Nazareth
Movie. In this reverent depiction of the life of Christ, director
Franco Zeffirelli uses the Gospel accounts and an all-star cast to
mighty effect. Beginning before the Nativity, Part 1 stars Olivia
Hussey as Mary and Yorgo Voyagis as Joseph. The Three Wise Men are
portrayed by James Earl Jones, Donald Pleasence, and Fernando Rey.
Christopher Plummer plays King Herod Antipas, who has John the
Baptist (Michael York) put to death. [they're showing the whole thing
... it goes on for six or eight hours]

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| Deities and Demons
In order to understand the forces of nature, Egyptians had gods for
everything. Only priests and pharaohs were allowed to enter the
temples of the gods, but during festivals, the common people could
communicate with the gods.

6.00 p.m. |DTC| 8.00 p.m.|DTC| Age of Gold
By lavishing himself in gold, the pharaoh was assured eternal life.
Evidence suggests that the tombs of ancient pharaohs were
systematically robbed in order to finance the burials of future kings.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Catherine The Great's Ship
The Sea Hunters travel with the Finnish Marine Museum to the Finnish
archipelagos to help identify Catherine the Great's famous treasure
ship.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Cleopatra Part 1
Movie: After victories in Greece, Julius Caesar (Rex Harrison),
ruler of the Roman Empire, goes to Egypt to settle the strife between
King Ptolemy (Richard O'Sullivan) and his sister, Cleopatra
(Elizabeth Taylor). Ptolemy, who has banished Cleopatra because she
is legally entitled to share the throne with him, plots to destroy
Caesar.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Egyptians
Host Richard Karn looks at history's first organized fighting force.
The ancient Egyptians marched across the Middle East, brought home
booty to the pharaohs, and fought a great battle against the dreaded
Sea People.
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Sunday, April 4
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9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Cleopatra Part 2
With Antony and Octavian (Roddy McDowall) ruling the Empire,
Cleopatra returns to Egypt. Realizing that Antony can be of help to
her in return for Egypt's wealth, Cleopatra arranges a meeting with
him on her barge, where they fall in love.

10.00 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.
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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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