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the ancient world on television             May 31- June 6, 2004
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Monday, May 31
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors:The Celts
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5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: Murder in the Bog
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Tomb of the Terra Cotta Warriors
A look at the 8,000 life-sized figures discovered by a Chinese
peasant. What do they reveal about China's first ruler, the brutal
Emperor Ch'in Shihuang?

8.00 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. 

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Riddle of Pompei
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10.00 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.
 
10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Oldest Mummies In The World
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Tuesday, June 1
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors: The Aztecs
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5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: In Search of Warrior Women
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7.00 p.m. |HINT|Cities of Evil: Sodom and Gomorrah
Are the twin cities of Bab Edh-Dhra and Numeira the cities of sin
destroyed by God? The program probes the archaeological evidence, and
also studies the view, held by some scholars, that the cities were
destroyed in wars between rival kingdoms.
 
8.00 p.m. |HINT|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. 
 
9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Stonehenge - Secrets Of The Stones
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10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Archaeology IV: A Roman Plague
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11.00 p.m. |HINT|Hidden Cities of the Etruscans
A look at the fascinating people who ruled Italy centuries before
the Romans. Explores the contradictions in the character of the
Etruscans, who embraced both art and slavery, technology and
sensuality.
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Wednesday, June 2
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5.00 p.m. |NGU| Curses of Ancient Egypt
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors: The Spartans
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5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: The Mummy's Curse
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7.00 p.m. |HINT|Tombs of the Gods: The Great Pyramids of Giza
An exploration of the grand Egyptian pyramids at Giza, meant to be
the final home of well-preserved pharaohs through eternity.
 
9.00 p.m.|HINT|Lost Civilizations: Greece: A Moment of Excellence 
Journey back to Athens, where the world's first democracy took seed,
as Pericles ushered in a Golden Age of unparalleled learning in
philosophy, architecture, science, art, and drama, when small city-
states in Greece rose from obscurity to ignite one of the most
spectacular explosions of cultural achievement in Western
Civilization's history. Learn why, the modern world still clings to
the ideals of Ancient Greece for intellectual and aesthetic
inspiration. Sam Waterston narrates.
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Thursday, June 3
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8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Empire: Rome: The Republic of Rome 
A sweeping chronicle of one of history's most dynamic empires. Part
1 features the city's fabled founding by Romulus and Remus; overthrow
of the Etruscan monarchy; and the republic's formation and ultimate
undoing with the rise of Imperial Rome. Host Joe Mantegna introduces
Rome's great faces--Pompey, Cicero, Caesar, Antony, and Cleopatra.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| David and Goliath
An archeological and historical detective story about the ultimate
hero, a man who was both a prolific poet and a vicious warrior.
Recent archeological evidence supports the existence of David and
that he may have been born a nobleman.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Empire: Rome: Age of Emperors  
After Caesar's murder, his great-nephew Augustus was victorious in
the civil wars that followed, becoming the first emperor. Host Joe
Mantegna explores this sensational, scandalous age when palace plots,
hostile takeovers, and imperial family intrigues were humdrum.
Features Augustus, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, among others.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Empire: Rome: Building an Empire 
Host Joe Mantegna visits the vast territories conquered by the
imperial army--by the 2nd century AD, the empire spanned three
continents. The over 4,000 Roman cities were cultural melting pots,
where diverse customs and beliefs blended. Features life in Pompeii,
the flamboyant Emperor Hadrian, and religious revolts in Judea.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Empire: Rome: The Enduring Legacy   
The final episode reveals the birth of Christianity and how this
religion that the emperors initially tried to destroy ultimately
passed on the empire's legacy. Highlights include: the crucifixion of
Jesus; religious persecutions; rise of Constantine, the first emperor
to embrace Christianity; and Justinian, Rome's last emperor. 
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Friday, June 4
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3.00 p.m. |NGU| Hidden Pyramids of Peru
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3.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Rome: Power and Glory: The Cult of Order
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: A Roman Plot
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5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Princess of the City
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6.00 p.m. |HINT|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.
 
7.00 p.m. |HINT|Attila: Scourge of God   
Bloodthirsty barbarian or benevolent ruler? Our profile portrays
Attila the Hun as he really was: shrewd, tough, and at times even
thoughtful. A man who, through intelligence and sheer force of
character, forged a loose confederation of nomadic tribes into the
most fearsome military machine of its time.

7.00 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.|DTC|Forever and Ever
Witness Byzantium's end and a cast of characters ranging from Tsars
to Sultans. Observe the continued influence and survival of Byzantium-
-among the most influential cultures in world history.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Joan of Arc: Soul on Fire   
A teenage girl so dangerous, she was burnt at the stake? Why did her
executioners believe she was a witch? How did an illiterate peasant
girl take command of an army and seat a king on the throne of France?
We'll explore the remarkable story of the woman warrior who became a
saint.

9.00 p.m.|DTC|Building the Dream
Travel from Rome to Byzantium and listen to the stories of
Byzantium's beginnings--the change from the classical pagan world to
a Christian one--the people, architecture and sculpture.

10.00 p.m.|DTC|Envy of the World
Visit the marvelous material culture of medieval Byzantium--
including everything from ivory and silk to blue fish sauce and
golden bezants. Also, discover how this fabulously rich city was
almost destroyed.
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Saturday, June 5
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12.00 p.m. |NGU| Stonehenge
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Romans 
Host Richard Karn looks at the Roman legionnaires, who conquered and
dominated most of the known world for 500 years, and left behind a
legacy of language, culture, architecture, and government.
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Sunday, June 6
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7.00 p.m. |HINT|Lost Civilizations: Greece: A Moment of Excellence
Journey back to Athens, where the world's first democracy took seed,
as Pericles ushered in a Golden Age of unparalleled learning in
philosophy, architecture, science, art, and drama, when small city-
states in Greece rose from obscurity to ignite one of the most
spectacular explosions of cultural achievement in Western
Civilization's history. Learn why, the modern world still clings to
the ideals of Ancient Greece for intellectual and aesthetic
inspiration. Sam Waterston narrates.
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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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