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Sunday, May 09, 2004

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the ancient world on television May 10 - 16, 2004
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Monday, May 10
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6.00 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.

6.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Living Stones: Palmyre
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.

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

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Alexandria: Discovery a Lost Empire
dna

10.20 p.m. |HISTU| Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls are arguably the most important manuscript
discovery in history. Believers hoped they would provide clues about
the origins of Judaism and Christianity and that the name Jesus might
appear in documents written during his life. We follow one scholar in
search of new caves that might contain scrolls. As the dig team works
along a cliff face near Qumran, we trace the history of the Dead Sea
Scroll controversy and the evolving interpretation of what was
written 2,000 years ago. [check the time]

11.20 p.m. |HISTU| Cain and Abel: A Murder Mystery
Biblical brothers' bonds are broken by murder in Eden in one of the
most chilling accounts in the Old Testament. Journey back to the Land
of Nod, where the guilt-ridden fugitive was banished, and find out
how Cain lived out his days. [check the time]
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Tuesday, May 11
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors: The Hun
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: Murder in the Bog
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.
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Wednesday, May 12
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5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: In Search of Warrior Women
dna

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Trojan Horse
An ancient story tells us that a mighty Greek armada of a thousand
ships sailed across the Mediterranean Sea to wage war on Troy. Bent
on vengeance for the abduction of the beautiful Helen by the Trojan
prince Paris, the Greeks lay siege to the great city

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Xtreme Mysteries: Egyptian Sphinx
Is it possible that the Sphinx stands guard over an undiscovered
chamber filled with untold knowledge from an ancient civilization, or
even from an alien one?

8.00 p.m. |PBS| Dawn of the Maya
Thanks to more than 100 years of research, much more is now known
about the classic Maya period, an era of great cities ruled by
powerful kings. Now, a revolution in Maya studies is pushing back the
clock as scientists discover the dawn of the Maya. In the jungles of
Guatemala, National Geographic archeologist Richard Hansen has
discovered a previously unknown dynasty — kings who built the biggest
pyramid on earth hundreds of years before the Spaniards arrived. Not
far away, another National Geographic archeologist, Bill Saturno, has
found a mural that dates from the pre-classic Maya period as well.
[etc. ... check local listings]

8.30 p.m. |DISCC| Xtreme Mysteries: Who Built the Pyramids
dna

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Building the Great Pyramid
Of the many myths surrounding the Great Pyramid none is more
difficult to eradicate than the belief it was built by slaves; find
out the truth about how and why this extraordinary human monument was
made.

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

10.00 p.m. |A&E| Troy: The Passion of Helen
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts! Here's the legendary story of the
ancient Greeks' bloody 10-year siege of Troy, which began, according
to Homer, when the Trojan Prince Paris stole Helen--"the face that
launched a thousand ships"--from her Spartan King and husband. Told
from Helen's point of view, we feature footage from the movie "Troy"
and interviews with its stars Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, and Diane
Kruger, director Wolfgang Peterson, as well as Camille Paglia and
Arianna Huffington.

11.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Greatest Journeys: Greece: Journeys to the Gods
dna
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Thursday, May 13
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9.00 p.m.|DISCU| The Helike: Real Atlantis
In 373 BC, the Greek city of Helike was destroyed by an earthquake
and tsunami and disappeared into the sea. Modern archaeologists have
spent decades searching for the lost underwater city until crucial
clues finally came from geology.

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Friday, May 14
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3.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Rome: Power and Glory: The Grasp of Empire
dna

7.00 p.m. |DTC| The Mystery of the Parthenon
Dominating the skyline of Athens is the ancient Acropolis—once the
center of the Greek civilization. Trace the history of the Temple of
the Parthenon, from its history of design and construction, to the
men involved in its destruction.

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. |HINT| Ivan the Terrible: Might and Madness
The life of the bloodthirsty first Tsar of Russia. Ivan killed his
own son and had several of his wives murdered.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Hannibal
No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be complete
without the name of Hannibal, who was both feared and respected by
his enemies. Hannibal's tactical genius is illustrated with exciting
dramatic reconstructions of his victories.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Easter Island
Seek answers to the mysteries surrounding one of the most isolated
locations on Earth. The massive stones of Easter Island have been
linked to ancient Peruvians and extraterrestrials. Delve deep into
the speculation surrounding their origin.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of Stonehenge
Experts believe that Stonehenge took half a millennium to bring to
completion. It required the ingenuity to transport the heavy stones
over land and sea for hundreds of miles without our modern tools and
equipment. Explore how and why it was constructed.
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Saturday, May 15
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3.00 p.m. |DTC| Hannibal
No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be complete
without the name of Hannibal, who was both feared and respected by
his enemies. Hannibal's tactical genius is illustrated with exciting
dramatic reconstructions of his victories.

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Ancient Computer?
Journey back in time for an eye-opening look at the amazing ancient
roots of technologies we like to think of as modern. New research
suggests that many of the inventions of the last 200 years may, in
fact, have already been known to the ancients. In Part 1, we explore
the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient machine that was discovered
deep in the Aegean Sea. Could it perhaps have been an ancient
computer? Could Archimedes have had a hand in its creation?

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Galen, Doctor to the
Gladiators
In this fascinating series, we examine ancient inventions once
believed to have been created in modern times, and test the wits of
ancient inventors against some of the world's great modern inventors.
Part 2 uncovers the revolutionary work of Galen, the great Roman
doctor to the gladiators, who was performing brain surgery 2,000
years ahead of his time. We also explore the sophistication of Roman
medicine and compare it to modern techniques.

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Heron of Alexandria
In Part 3, we travel to Alexandria, Egypt--the home of inventors and
philosophers in ancient times. One of the greatest inventors was
Heron of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician, geometer, and worker in
mechanics, who taught at the famous Museum. His strange inventions,
such as automaton theaters--puppet theaters worked by strings, drums,
and weights--automatic doors, and coin-operated machines, were famous
throughout the ancient world.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| 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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Sunday, May 16
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9.00 a.m. |HISTU| The Emperor Who Saved Rome
The Emperor Vespasian was a crucially important figure in the Roman
Empire's early history. We follow his life from childhood through to
death in 79 AD, and we investigate the state of the empire in the 1st
century AD and examine its many aspects by following the career of a
countryman from the Sabine Hills who ultimately saved Rome from
disaster. Our 90-minute journey criss-crosses the empire, taking
viewers to the shores of North Africa, the invasion of Britain, and
suppression of revolt in Judea.

12.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Rise and Fall of the Spartans: Code of Honor
Revered and feared in their own time, the ancient warriors from the
Greek city-state Sparta invented the boot camp, frontal assault,
state-sponsored education, and a lifestyle and aesthetic that still
bears their name. Who were these soldiers willing to fight a losing
battle in defense of honor and country? How did they become the
greatest fighting force the world has ever known? What kind of
society produced such men? We explore the cornerstones of life and
death in ancient Sparta.

2.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Rise and Fall of the Spartans: Tides of War
In the 5th century BC, all of Greece united against Persia. But
after the defeat of the invading Persian army, both Sparta and Athens
became rivals, each expanding in strength and influence. While Athens
ruled the sea, Sparta's celebrated army was unbeatable on land. When
the two Greek giants met on a collision course, the resulting
Peloponnesian War spanned 27 years, engulfed all of Greece, and
changed the nature of democracy. We explore the devastating effects
of the war and demise of Sparta.

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Barbarians: 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.

5.00 p.m. |DISCU| Trojan Horse
An ancient story tells us that a mighty Greek armada of a thousand
ships sailed across the Mediterranean Sea to wage war on Troy. Bent
on vengeance for the abduction of the beautiful Helen by the Trojan
prince Paris, the Greeks lay siege to the great city

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Barbarians: 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.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Civilizations: Rome: The Ultimate Empire
Sam Waterston narrates this Emmy Award-winning series that sweeps
through 7,000 years of history--from Ancient Mesopotamia to modern-
day Tibet--and transports viewers across the ages using dramatic
reenactments, location footage from 25 countries, and recent
archaeological discoveries to reconstruct the ancient past. In this
episode, we explore the glory of Rome--from founding to its zenith--
and march along as the Romans conquer the then-known world.

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Carvilius: The Mummy of Rome
The discovery of two Roman-age mummies in a tomb outside Rome was a
shock to the scientific community, since there is no record of
mummification in Rome's annals; trace the ongoing steps being taken
to unravel this mystery.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The True Story of Troy
It's the site of history's most legendary war and the Western
world's oldest adventure story. According to myth, it began with a
rigged beauty contest and ended with a giant wooden horse unleashing
utter destruction. Now, archaeologists, literary detectives, and
military analysts are uncovering evidence suggesting the war was
really waged. From archaeological trenches at ancient Troy and the
citadel fortress of King Agamemnon, from Homer to Hollywood, we
search for the true story of Troy. [2 hrs?]

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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rogueclassicism
1. n. an abnormal state or condition resulting from the forced migration from a lengthy Classical education into a profoundly unClassical world; 2. n. a blog about Ancient Greece and Rome compiled by one so afflicted (v. "rogueclassicist"); 3. n. a Classics blog.