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the ancient world on television               April 12-18, 2004
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Apologies for missing last week ... time and evil routers simply
did not allow!
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Monday, April 12
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5.00 p.m.|DCIVC| Mary: Mother of Jesus
dna

7.00 p.m.|HINT|The Ancient Gold of Troy
Since WWII, one of the world's most fantastic fortunes was believed
lost--its priceless heirlooms from the time of the Homeric legends a
casualty of war. But when the cache was found in a secret vault in a
Russian museum, an international uproar ensued over who owned the
ancient treasure. Join us as we follow the journey of Troy's gold.
 
7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Shroud
dna

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Ancestors: The Princess and The Pauper
dna
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Tuesday, April 13
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Sheba's Greatest Treasure
dna

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Roman Empire in North Africa
dna

7.00 p.m.|HINT| Masada: The Last Fortress  
Exploration of the mountain fortress where over 900 Jews made a last
stand against Rome in 73 AD. Examines if they committed suicide, and
focuses on the lone survivor of the Roman onslaught who lived to tell
his story.
 
8.00 p.m.|HISTC| QUEENS OF THE NILE
The second episode of a two-part documentary in which authors
Michael Gregor and Wolfram Giese, trace the power of the Queens of
the Nile. From incest and murder to strategy and sacrifice, witness
dramatic stories of these female Pharaohs and the extremes that they
were willing to go to in order to seize and maintain power.

8.30 p.m.|DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: The Ultimate Sacrifice
dna

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Lost City Of The Pyramids
Over the last few years, archaeologists and scientists have begun to
provide answers to some of the oldest questions in Egyptology: Who
built the pyramids at Giza? And how did they manage such an
incredible feat? In 500 B.C., nearly two millennia after the great
tombs were constructed, the Greek historian Herodotus recorded his
belief that they had been built by 100,000 slaves, a theory still
found in some modem guidebooks.[etc.]

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Legends of the Arabian Nights 
Over a thousand years ago, legend says a beautiful young woman
prevented her own murder by telling adventure tales to a sultan for a
thousand and one nights. Journey back as we unveil the origin of
Aladdin, Sindbad, and Ali Baba.
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Wednesday, April 14
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Archaeology: Who Built the Sphinx
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Archaeology: Secrets of the Red City
dna

6.00 p.m. |DISCU| The Riddle of the Desert Mummies
The most amazing thing about 4,000-year-old mummies discovered in
the Chinese desert is that they were not Asian but Caucasian. DNA
analysis is helping scientists piece together the mystery of these
fair-haired people in the heart of Asia.

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

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Turkdean, Gloucestershire 
Tony Robinson (Baldrick on "Blackadder) and Time Team break their
golden rule for the first time and return to the huge Roman villa in
the Cotswolds that they discovered in 1998. The first excavation
unearthed buildings, including a bathhouse, and evidence of metal
working, plastered walls, jewelry, and coins. The second visit turns
out to be even more rewarding when they discover that the site dates
back to the early days of Roman occupation. In three days, they
unlock the secrets of Turkdean.
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Thursday, April 15
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Evidence of Vikings
dna

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Viking Voyages
Celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Leif Ericson's discovery of
North America. He sailed from Iceland, via Greenland, to New
Foundland to build the first "European" settlement on the new
continent almost 500 years before Columbus arrived.

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Friday, April 16
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7.00 p.m. |DTC| The Maya Collapse
Journey into the heart of the Belize jungle to uncover clues to the
demise of an extraordinarily advanced civilization. Could a
devastating drought be the cause of the sudden death of millions?
Examine the archaeological evidence.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Satan: Prince of Darkness
From the dawn of the universe to this very day, Satan is believed to
roam the earth, vowing to destroy man. Where there is light, Satan
brings darkness. Where there is peace, he wages war. Where he finds
love, he ushers in hate. Join us as we tell the story of the fallen
angel Lucifer, the light bearer, who became the keeper of darkness.
 
8.00 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.

9.00 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.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Mystery of the Minoans
The latest computer modeling techniques combine with fossil records
to reveal the fate of the 17th century Minoan civilization of Crete.
Tidal waves and torrents of burning ash from a massive volcano may
have altered the course of Western history.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Barbarians 
From the 9th Century BC through the 14th Century AD, barbarian
hordes on horseback thundered across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Who
were these barbarians who lived and died by the sword? Shot in film
on location, we examine the conquests of the Vikings, Goths, Mongols,
and Huns, and also their cultures, leaders, and roles in shaping
history. [n.b. the website actually says this starts at 10.20 ...
dunno if that's a typo]
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Saturday, April 17
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11.00 p.m.|HINT|Footsoldier: The Greeks 
Story of the brave Greek warriors who adorned themselves in gold,
fought under Alexander the Great, and became a virtually unstoppable
ancient war machine. Host Richard Karn.
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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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