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the ancient world on television             June 7 - 13, 2004
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Monday,  June 7
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Warriors: The Macedonians
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: Neanderthals
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6.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Living Stones: Teotihuacan
dna

7.00 p.m.|DTC|Stolen Treasures
Looting archaeological sites hoping to find antiquities to sell in
the lucrative market of ancient art is illegal, but big business.
Hear the story of how a piece of ancient Egyptian art was looted and
smuggled from Egypt and eventually sold in the U.S.

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.

8.00 p.m.|HISTC| Catherine the Great
In this gripping, real-life fairy tale, a young German princess
rises from relative obscurity to the Russian throne as one of the
most remarkable monarchs in history - CATHERINE THE GREAT.A strange
twist of fate in 1744 brings 15-year-old, foreign-born princess
Sophia Fredericka (Catherine Zeta Jones) to the court of Empress
Elizabeth of Russia (Jeanne Moreau) where she becomes Catherine II,
the wife of the Empress' nephew Perer (Hannes Jaenicke). Through
steely courage, audacious shrewdness and unbridled treachery,
Catherine triumphs over her despicable husband, in their all-or-
nothing struggle for the throne, to become Empress and Czarina of
Russia. [etc.]

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| HISTORY OF MISTRESSES (I)
Examine some of the most intriguing, scandalous sexual affairs in
history. This three-part series is the definitive guide to the age
old story of the mistress in Western society. Through compelling
testimony, rare archive footage and evocative dramatization, this
series presents some of the most fascinating and powerful mistresses
of all time from Cleopatra and Nell Gwyn to Camilla Parker-Bowles and
Monica Lewinsky.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Journey Through the Valley of the Kings
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10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Animal Mummies: Creatures of the Gods
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Tuesday, June 8
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5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Clues: The Wounded King
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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| Atlantis
This is the search for Atlantis. In the early 1900s, archaeologist
Arthur Evans uncovered a splendid lost civilization at Knossos, in
Crete. Calling the people “Minoan,” Evans spent the next 30 years
obsessed with finding out why this advanced society disappeared. He
died before he can solve the riddle, but a young archaeologist named
Spyridon Marinatos picked up the trail.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| The Lost Frescoes
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9.00 p.m. |HISTC|The Phoenicians
They were given this name by the Greeks, because they possessed the
secret of producing purple dye. But in the annals of history, their
place is assured as daring voyagers of the ancient times. According
to tradition, 3, 000 years ago they discovered the sea passage from
Palestine to the distant British Isles and to the Azores, far out in
the Atlantic, far beyond the boundaries of the classical world.[etc.]

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Our Top Ten Treasures
dna

12.00 a.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.
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Wednesday, June 9
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Our Top Ten Treasures
dna

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. 
 
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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Friday, June 11
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: The Ultimate Sacrifice
dna

5.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: The Architect, The Clerk & The
Money
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Jesus: Portrait of a Radical
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7.00 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.

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|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.

9.00 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.

9.00 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.

10.00 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.

11.00 p.m. |HINT|   Foot Soldier:  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.
 
11.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Civilizations 
In this hour, we study sex in the ancient world--from Mesopotamians,
who viewed adultery as a crime of theft, to Romans, who believed that
squatting and sneezing after sex was a reliable method birth control.
We also look at revealing Egyptian and Greek practices--from the
origins of dildos, to intimate relations between Egyptian gods and
goddesses, to the use of crocodile dung as a contraceptive.
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Saturday, June 12
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3.00 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.

4.00 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.

5.00 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.

6.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of the Sphinx
The Sphinx is a major tourist attraction, commanding the attention
and interest of people around the world. But the truth about the
origin and purpose are shrouded in mystery and controversy. Examine
recent geological evidence and hear from experts.
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Sunday, June 13
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6.00 p.m.|DISCU|Building the Great Pyramid
Of the many myths surrounding the construction of the Great Pyramid,
none is more difficult to eradicate than the belief that it was built
by slaves. Find out the truth as to how and why this extraordinary
human monument was made.

7.00 p.m.|DISCU|Building the Impossible
Explore the wide context of the ancient wonders for the modern
world. Revisit the historical significance of the pyramids, Babylon's
hanging gardens, the temple of Artemis, the statue of Zeus, the
Mausoleum, the Colossus and the Pharos of Alexandria.

7.00 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.|DISCU|Nefertiti Resurrected (Part 1)
In a tomb in the Valley of the Kings lies one of Egypt's greatest
secrets. Three mummies rest hidden in a small chamber behind a secret
wall. A leading Egyptologist believes one of the bodies belongs to
Nefertiti, a famous queen of ancient Egypt.

9.00 p.m.|DISCU|Nefertiti Resurrected (Part 2)
In a tomb in the Valley of the Kings lies one of Egypt's greatest
secrets. Three mummies rest hidden in a small chamber behind a secret
wall. A leading Egyptologist believes one of the bodies belongs to
Nefertiti, a famous queen of ancient Egypt.

10.00 p.m.|DISCU|Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians showed the world how boundless ambition and
vast quantities of human labor could transform rock and stone into
the most incredible monuments ever created. Meet the pharaohs,
engineers and laborers who built the wonders of Egypt.
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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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