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The Ancient World on Television              October 25-31, 2004
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Monday, October 25
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Moments in Time: The Crusades
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| UFOs in the Bible
Journey back through time into the mysterious world of UFOs as revealed through ancient biblical texts. Through intensive reinterpretation of early religious documents, researchers believe that they have found evidence of ancient UFO activity. From Elijah's flying "chariots of fire" to Ezekiel's "wheels within wheels in the sky," and even the enigmatic aerial phenomenon leading Moses during the Exodus, we put a modern perspective on the writings of the Bible in the context of UFOs. [I know ... I know]

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Twelve Apostles
Separately, they were nobodies--a handful of fishermen, an angry tax collector. But united by a charismatic Jewish preacher, this ragtag gang shaped into history's most famous revolutionaries. Meet Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the Lesser, Thaddeus, Simon, and Judas in this 2-hour special.
 
10.00 p.m. |HINT| The Inquisition
Its very name conjures up horrific images of torture, persecution, and corruption of power. We'll unravel the twisted history of "The Inquisition", a special court established by Pope Gregory IX in 1231 to root out heresy. Our 2-hour special also examines why, for the first time ever, the Vatican is conducting its own inquisition into the Inquisition.
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Tuesday, October 26
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7.00 p.m. |HINT|  Noah and the Flood
Explores the story of the Great Flood and compares it with deluge stories in other religions and cultures, including some American Indian tribes
 
8.00 p.m. |HINT|  Hadrian's Wall
Why did the ancient Romans build a stone wall across England from sea to sea? This look at Emperor Hadrian's Wall suggests that it had to do with military necessity and the ego of Hadrian himself.
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Wednesday, October 27
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Guardian of the Ages: The Great Sphinx
A visit to the famed ancient monument that combines the body of a cat and the head of an Egyptian pharaoh. Computers recreate the statue's original appearance, while experts try to identify the ruler.
 
 
8.00 p.m. |HINT|  The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
Throughout the course of history, many great civilizations have flourished in the area we now identify as Turkey, which forms a natural bridge between Europe and Asia. Join us on a virtual tour of Gordian, the domain of King Midas, Hattusa, the famous Hittite capital with its spectacular royal citadel, and the later cities ruled by the Greeks during the days of the Byzantine Empire. Using state-of-the-art computer technology and the latest in archaeological exploration, we walk viewers through ancient sites along with the citizens of the time.
 
 
8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - Tomb Robbers
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8.30 p.m. |HINT| The Ports of the Desert (From Marib to Palmyra)
Viewers meet up in the Arabian Peninsula, where we follow an ancient caravan route through the desert to Syria. Along the way, several lush oases in the otherwise barren Syrian desert come to our rescue in the form of Marib and Petra, site of the great tomb of Aaron that is carved out of a rock face, and the beautiful city of Palmyra. Join our virtual reality tour of history's most intriguing ancient civilizations as we explore celebrated ancient sites using state-of-the-art computer technology.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| King Herod: Madman or Murderer
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10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Elveden, Suffolk
Time Team goes on a hunt for real-life Flintstones at one of Britain's major Stone Age sites--a holiday camp at Elveden in Suffolk. The site dates back 400,000 years when our early ancestors shared the country with lions, rhinos, and elephants--but, contrary to Hollywood, no dinosaurs! Time Team searches for evidence of early humans--from flint axes to arrowheads and spears--and learns how to make a Stone Age spear, and piece together what life might have been like for our early ancestors.
 
10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Pyramid: The Resurrection Machine
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Thursday, October 28
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| King Herod: Madman or Murderer
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Pyramid: The Resurrection Machine
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6.00 p.m. |DISCC| Archaeological Discoveries
From the ancient cities of Peru to the crypts of Egypt, archaeologists uncover clues that lead to a better understanding of the civilizations and events of the past; examine 10 outstanding discoveries of the 20th century that helped define our history.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: The First 1000 Years
The story begins not with Jesus, but 50 days after his crucifixion, when a rushing wind and tongues of fire descended upon his followers "and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages." When Saul of Tarsus turns into Paul and travels to preach to the Gentiles, the religion spreads.  
 
8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Egypt
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Easter Island Mysteries
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Friday, October 29
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: Egypt
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7.00 p.m. |HINT|  Hadrian's Wall
Why did the ancient Romans build a stone wall across England from sea to sea? This look at Emperor Hadrian's Wall suggests that it had to do with military necessity and the ego of Hadrian himself.
 
7.00 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.
 
7.00 p.m. |HINT| Julius Caesar: Master of the Roman World
Profile of one of the world's greatest military minds, ancient Rome's Julius Caesar, who romanced Cleopatra, invented the 12-month calendar, and expanded the boundaries of the empire, before being assassinated by senators fearful of his growing power.

8.00 p.m. |DTC|  Secrets of the Great Wall
The greatest defensive structure ever built by man, China's Great Wall has remained a mystery. For 3,000 years, it dominated China's landscape and culture. With unprecedented access, discover the secrets of the Wall's design and construction.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Kublai Khan's Lost Fleet
The Sea Hunters are invited to dive the waters of Hakata Bay and using a low frequency sub bottom profiler, will search for remains of the Mongol Fleet. Working with members of the Kyushu and Okinawa Society for Underwater Archaeology, on Takashima Island, the Sea Hunters will search for Mongol ships and artefacts that have lain undisturbed on the ocean floor for over 700 years.

9.00 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.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decisive Battles
Cannae, Italy, August 216 BC. In a classic example of double-envelopment maneuver, Hannibal inflicts the greatest ever defeat on the forces of Rome. A mighty Roman army, eight legions strong, marches out to crush the Carthaginian general on an open battlefield. Though Hannibal has far fewer men at his disposal, and none of his famous elephants, he manages to surround and slaughter the superior Roman force. See why Hannibal's military genius is still being lauded and taught in academies today. Hosted by Matthew Settle (Band of Brothers).

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Who Killed Julius Caesar
Historians, writers and film-makers have puzzled over the assassination of Julius Caesar for centuries; using the latest technology and modern profiling techniques, experts reveal the truth behind history's most famous crime.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Mysteries of the Pyramids
Discover the many puzzling and astonishing features of pyramids around the world. Engineers and astronomers attempt to find out how and why pyramids were built and what significance these massive structures held.
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Saturday, October 30
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Medieval Soldier
Saga of the simple men who fought in the feudal wars of the Middle Ages. They lived by the rules of chivalry, fought hand-to-hand, and died by the sword or arrow. Richard Karn hosts. 
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Sunday, October 31
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Elveden, Suffolk
Time Team goes on a hunt for real-life Flintstones at one of Britain's major Stone Age sites--a holiday camp at Elveden in Suffolk. The site dates back 400,000 years when our early ancestors shared the country with lions, rhinos, and elephants--but, contrary to Hollywood, no dinosaurs! Time Team searches for evidence of early humans--from flint axes to arrowheads and spears--and learns how to make a Stone Age spear, and piece together what life might have been like for our early ancestors. 

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Ancient Death Ray/Skunk Cleaning/etc.
Jamie and Adam reflect on one of the world’s oldest urban legends -- did the Greek scientist Archimedes set fire to a Roman fleet using only mirrors and sunlight? And moving to more modern times, have you ever tried to remove the fetid funk of a skunk?

9.00 p.m. |HINT|  Line of Fire: The Roman Conquests
Although Caesar invaded it in 54 BC, Britain wasn't conquered until 43 AD when Claudius established Roman garrisons at Lincoln, York, and Chester. Viewers go inside this savage period in British history and enter the battlefield from an unique perspective--of those who fought and died there. And a bloody period it proved to be for the Romans had not reckoned on the ferocious campaign mounted against the all-powerful Legions under the leadership of the legendary Queen Boudicca.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| L.A. 10,000 B.C.
When humans first arrived in the Americas, they came face to face with a terrifying variety of bloodthirsty beasts. Find out how these early people battled with such malevolent Mega fauna.
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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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