~AWOTV: October 4 -10
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The Ancient World on Television October 4 - 10, 2004
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Monday, October 4
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Fire of London
This 90-minute special looks at the 1666 blaze that reduced the world's most majestic city to utter ruin, and brings to life the sparks of the fire and its progress with full-scale recreation of the disastrous event. Over 13,000 houses, 87 churches, and principle landmarks of the city were destroyed. Using modern forensic techniques and new historical evidence, we piece together the true story of the Great Fire of London.
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Tuesday, October 5
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Samson and Delilah
Explores the theory that the Philistines kept Samson, not as a laborer, but as a sex slave in order to breed a race of giants.
10.00 p.m. |HINT| Greece: Journeys to the Gods
After creating the pantheon of pagan gods, Greece converted to the Christian god. The monks built imposing monasteries nestled in the most remote nooks, coastal cliffs, and volcanic islands. Join us as our travels take us from the splendors of ancient Greek religious sites to the glories of the mighty Byzantine Empire and its heritage as traced through the awesome Meteora at Mount Athos, and Patmos Island, where St. John, the Evangelist, is said to have written the Apocalypse.
11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Hidden City of Petra
Story of the Nabataeans, a desert people who carved the city of Petra out of the Jordanian mountains some 2,000 years ago. Their culture flourished, then disappeared. We visit the site of the amazing sculpted city, which included temples and colonnaded market streets.
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Wednesday, October 6
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Jacob's Ladder
Story of Jacob's magnificent stairway to heaven. Includes a trip to the Middle East to explore 4,000-year-old ruins that some believe were the palaces of Jacob and his son.
8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Iceman: Mummy from the Stone Age
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8.00 p.m. |HINT| Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
On August 24, in the year 79 AD, the apocalyptic eruption of Vesuvius relegated the memory of the wealthy Roman city of Pompeii to the realms of legend and myth. Take a virtual tour of this vital and fantastic ancient city as we explore its mysteries. Now, new excavations, sound scientific evidence, and extraordinary computer graphics recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.
8.30 p.m. |HINT| Glorious Rome: Capitol of the Empire
Art, aesthetics, literature, theater, law, city planning: These are just a few of the debts owed by Western civilization to Rome, the glorious capital of the greatest and most powerful empire that the world has ever known. Take a tour of this vast metropolis as it was during its peak, and see it through the eyes of the Roman citizens of the time. State-of-the-art technology, coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics, allows viewers to explore the architectural treasures as only the Romans could.
9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Road to El Dorado
Discover the gems of the 15th century Incan empire, a domain which covered much of South America. The splendid cities of Cuzco and Chairana and the grandeur of Machu Picchu captivated the imagination and, unfortunately, greed of the Spanish conquistadors. Lifelike virtual construction gives viewers a close look at the massive sacred grounds of the Temple of the Sun at Cuzco, religious and political capital of a world known to generations of European adventurers as El Dorado.
9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Bog Bodies
Under dark peaty waters lie buried the secrets of history. Tales of sacrifice, murder, religion and ancient lives. In Bog Bodies we travel around this world to bring the most amazing examples of preserved humanity back to life, through their corpses and the stories that they tell.
9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: Peter: Jesus' Fisherman
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9.30 p.m. |HINT| The Lost Cities of the Maya
Between the 3rd and 10th centuries AD, the Mayan civilization ruled much of Central America. Travel back to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulúm, Chichén Itzá, and the capital Palenque, with its breathtaking pyramid built by master mathematicians. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we take viewers on a virtual tour of these ancient cities to see them as only their inhabitants could have done.Between the 3rd and 10th centuries AD, the Mayan civilization ruled much of Central America. Travel back to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulúm, Chichén Itzá, and the capital Palenque, with its breathtaking pyramid built by master mathematicians. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we take viewers on a virtual tour of these ancient cities to see them as only their inhabitants could have done.
10.00 p.m. |HINT| Pyramids Designed for an Eternity
During the 4th Dynasty of the Pharaohs in Egypt, nearly 5,000 years ago, a people emerged from the mists of pre-history to complete the most ambitious and spectacular undertakings ever attempted by mankind. An incredible feat characterized by ingenious design, resourceful technique, and above all, the labor of tens of thousands of men who contributed with their bare hands to creating these colossal tombs for their Pharaohs. We put scientific structural theories to the test in this computerized recreation of the building of Khufu, the largest pyramid in the Nile Valley.
10.00 p.m. |NGU| Who Built Stonehenge?
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10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Secrets of Ancient Empires: First Armies
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10.30 p.m. |HINT| Athens: Western Splendor
Discover why Athens became the preeminent city during the Golden Age of Greece on this virtual tour of the cradle of Western civilization. Travel back to the time of Pericles, the noble statesman who led the revolution that touched all fields of knowledge. We visit the amphitheaters that were home to the famous tragedies of the day, tour the site of the ancient Olympic Games, and see the ornate temples of the Gods, including a bird's eye view of the architectural masterpiece of its day--the Acropolis.
11.00 p.m. |HINT| A Place to Call Eturia
Go on a journey to the ancient cities Volterra, Populonia, and Cervetari, and see why Etruscan civilization was famous for its extravagant wealth, fine ceramics, handicrafts, and bustling trade, and how it was all lost in battles with the Greek colonies in southern Italy. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration as we take viewers on a virtual tour of these ancient sites.
11.30 p.m. |HINT| The Cities of the Pharaohs
Perhaps no person in the history of mankind has wielded more power than a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. The pharaohs ruled the population with an iron hand and were worshipped as direct descendents of the Sun God. They were considered immortal, capable of subduing the forces of nature and of laying down a challenge to the centuries. A challenge that was taken up and won by the pharaohs' magnificent tombs and the sacred temples erected in honor of the gods. We visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and Luxor and explore the temples, residences, shops, and streets of ancient cities such as Memphis and Thebes.
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Thursday, October 7
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years
Covers the years between 312 AD, when the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, and 461 AD, when Rome "fell" to the barbarian Goths. They were heady days that saw the birth of the monastic movement, the codification of the faith, and creation of the New Testament canon as we recognize it today.
8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Jerusalem
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9.00 p.m. |HINT| A History of Britain: Conquest!
Without William the Conqueror's 1066 victory, Britain might well have been a province of Scandinavia. But after the Norman Conquest, Britain ceased to look north and turned its face to the south, becoming part of an Anglo-Norman empire that in time, overshadowed even the kings of France.
9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Stone Age Columbus
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11.00 p.m. |HINT|The Great Pharaoh and His Lost Children
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks takes us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of several of Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest family mausoleum.
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Friday, October 8
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Ramses the Great: Pharaoh for All Time
A fascinating portrait of the charismatic Pharaoh who conquered nations, built legendary temples and fathered more than 100 children in his 67-year reign.
7.00 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.
8.00 p.m. |DTC| Cauldron of War
Europe fights to control American resources, turning Indian homelands into a "Cauldron of War." Many indigenous nations side with the French but when the defeated country leaves its Indian allies vulnerable determined leader, Pontiac, rises to prominence.
9.00 p.m. |DTC| Removal
Follow the Trail of Tears as Native Americans are displaced even as they adopt American ways. Shawnee leader Tecumseh sparks a return to traditional ways but The Indian Removal Act becomes law in 1830. Many stoically accept; others resist.
9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Boudicca: Warrior Queen
Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC, gaining submission of the six eastern Celtic tribes. As the Roman Empire's farthest flung province, its merchants enjoyed a healthy trade with Roman Gaul, and for about 100 years, the tribes were mainly left alone. But in 60 AD, a warrior queen named Boudicca rose in revolt. When her husband died, Boudicca became Queen of the Iceni. Roman administrators tried to control the Iceni by appropriating their land and disarming the tribe. After the Romans flogged Boudicca and raped her two daughters, she raised a mighty army believed to number over 100,000 and took the fight to the Romans.
9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Columbus: Secrets from the Grave
Columbus kept the truth of his identity carefully hidden; claimed by Italians as the son of Genoa, he has been said to be the son of a privateer, a pope and a Jew; follow a descendant of Columbus on a quest to discover her famous ancestor's true origins.
9.30 p.m. |HISTU| Battle of Chalôns
Nomadic horsemen led by Attila the Hun race across Europe, cross the Rhine, and ravage Gaul. Former enemies--the Romans, Gauls, and Vandals--band together against "the Scourge of God" under the leadership of the noble Aetius, often called "the last of the Romans." At the Marne River near the city of Chalôns, Attila's forces take possession of a strategic hill. The Huns are expert archers and the battle is fierce. Travel back to 451 AD, and join Attila and his 100,000 men and Aetius and his 160,000 men as they decide the fate of the Western Roman Empire.
10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Search for Lewis and Clark
The Louisiana Purchase represented a great unknown, and two men were assigned the task of exploring this vast American wilderness. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark would embark upon the most important expedition in the history of the United States.
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Saturday, October 9
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Great Pharaoh and His Lost Children
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks takes us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of several of Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest family mausoleum.
11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Vikings
A look at the sea-going warriors who attacked Europe with savage fury and violence. These raiders and traders, explorers and settlers set sail from Denmark, Norway, and, Sweden during the Scandinavian expansion (800-1050 AD). Goes beyond the myths to find out if the Vikings really wore horned helmets and took drugs before going into battle. Richard Karn hosts.
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Sunday, October 10
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Hidden City of Petra
Story of the Nabataeans, a desert people who carved the city of Petra out of the Jordanian mountains some 2,000 years ago. Their culture flourished, then disappeared. We visit the site of the amazing sculpted city, which included temples and colonnaded market streets.
7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Coventry, West Midlands
Time Team's visit to Coventry, in search of the city's first cathedral, saw a break with its usual 3-day rule. The reason for the breach in routine was the discovery of a stone-lined grave cut into a floor--the site of the chapter house of the Benedictine priory associated with the original cathedral. Since a building was to be erected on the site after Time Team's excavations were finished, it was decided that the tomb couldn't be covered up again and left--it had to be investigated!
9.00 p.m. |HINT| Line of Fire: Hastings
1066 is perhaps the most famous year in English history for the great battle fought on Sanilac Hill in October effectively ended the Anglo-Saxon way of life. William Duke of Normandy--soon to be known as The Conqueror--landed his troops near Hastings on the south coast of England where he was met by the weary army of King Harold II. The remarkable Bayeaux Tapestry has added to the myths and legends surrounding the battle--all of which are dispelled or proven as we take viewers to the brutal battlefield.
11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Boudicca: Warrior Queen
Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC, gaining submission of the six eastern Celtic tribes. As the Roman Empire's farthest flung province, its merchants enjoyed a healthy trade with Roman Gaul, and for about 100 years, the tribes were mainly left alone. But in 60 AD, a warrior queen named Boudicca rose in revolt. When her husband died, Boudicca became Queen of the Iceni. Roman administrators tried to control the Iceni by appropriating their land and disarming the tribe. After the Romans flogged Boudicca and raped her two daughters, she raised a mighty army believed to number over 100,000 and took the fight to the Romans.
11.30 p.m. |HISTU| Battle of Chalôns
Nomadic horsemen led by Attila the Hun race across Europe, cross the Rhine, and ravage Gaul. Former enemies--the Romans, Gauls, and Vandals--band together against "the Scourge of God" under the leadership of the noble Aetius, often called "the last of the Romans." At the Marne River near the city of Chalôns, Attila's forces take possession of a strategic hill. The Huns are expert archers and the battle is fierce. Travel back to 451 AD, and join Attila and his 100,000 men and Aetius and his 160,000 men as they decide the fate of the Western Roman Empire.
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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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