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The Ancient World on Television             November 15-21, 2004
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Monday, November 15
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU|   Barbarians at the Gate
By the 2nd century AD, the empire had expanded as far as it could. Consolidation was at hand. Instead of plundering new territories, the Roman army reconstructed them. Because the army was the first Roman presence in a new land, the soldiers and their architects, surveyors, and engineers built their own defenses...some lasting 2,000 years. 

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Holy Grail
At the Last Supper, Jesus drank from a chalice, passed it to his Disciples, and it then vanished in history's mists. Some evidence suggests a follower collected Christ's blood in the Holy Grail and fled to England. Follow the first communion cup's elusive trail through those who sought it--from King Arthur to Indiana Jones.

10.00 p.m. |NGU| Return of the Mummy
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11.00 p.m. |NGU| Secrets of the Viking Warriors
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Tuesday, November 16
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Hidden History of Egypt with Terry Jones
Terry Jones ("Monty Python's Flying Circus") details the everyday lives of ordinary citizens in the ancient Egypt, from the bizarre to the hilarious to the shocking.

7.00 p.m. |HINT|  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.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Napoleon's Obsession: Quest for Egypt
In a plot to conquer Egypt, Napoleon set sail with 17,000 troops, 700 horses and 150 scientists. Though his conquest failed, research of the scientists that accompanied him gave birth to modern archeology and Egyptology.

10.00 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.

11.00 p.m. |HINT|  Pompeii: Buried Alive
Exploration of the archaeological site of the city that was encrusted by incendiary ash when deadly Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Archaeological director Baldasarre Conticello takes viewers on a tour of Pompeii's ruins, and visits Herculaneum, which was destroyed by Vesuvius at the same time.
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Wednesday, November 17
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt's City of the Dead
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8.00 p.m. |HINT|Roman Imprint on the West
In the 2nd century AD, all roads lead to Rome, and we'll follow some which connect Rome to the rich provinces of the West, including Iberia (Spain) and Gaul (France) as a Celtic gladiator takes us on a virtual tour through the streets of Nimes, Orange, Tarragona, Italica, Meridia, and more. 
 
8.30 p.m. |HINT| At the Court of the King of Kings
During the 4th century BC, the great Persian civilization, which was the first multi-ethnic empire in history, reached its peak. In this episode, we'll tour the grand residences at Persepolis, and the imperial palaces of the omnipotent King Darius I--a sumptuous building complex for the most powerful man in the world of that era. Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration and take a virtual tour with the people of Persia at the height of its civilization.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Meet the Ancestors - Napoleon's Lost Army
Arguments still rage over whether Napoleon was good or bad. But Napoleon's rewriting of history on St Helena has been overlooked. The programme re-examines this crucial but forgotten part of Napoleon's career whilst in exile on St Helen.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Persian Mummy
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10.00 p.m. |HINT|  Time Team: Flag Fen, Cambridgeshire
Flag Fen, a few miles outside of Peterborough, England, is one of the most important European Bronze-Age sites. Large quantities of organic material from the period, including wood and leather, have survived, pickled in the waterlogged fenland peat. The centerpiece is an alignment of posts passing across what would have been a stretch of open water, linking the mainland with Northey Island. Was this an island of the dead, where Bronze-Age people buried and honored their deceased? 

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Jesus in the Himalayas
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Thursday, November 18
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery of the Persian Mummy
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: Part 4
On January 1, 800 AD, Pope Gregory crowned Frankish King Charlemagne, declaring him the new Holy Roman Emperor. A new Christian Europe emerges from the Dark Ages. In the East, there's a renewed effort to convert the world. Though by 1000 AD, all of Europe seems united in Christianity, new wars with Islam loom ahead.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| The Myths of Nelson's Navy
Lord Horatio Nelson is honored by many as Britain's greatest hero. But for most of the 200 years since his death, the navy he served has been lost in his huge shadow. The popular image of Nelson's navy is one of a floating hell inhabited by half-starved, press-ganged sailors and run by "rum, sodomy, and the lash." Historians now offer a different picture of life afloat--sailors could become gentlemen and make their fortunes and victory could insure a fabulous profit in prize money.

9.00 p.m. |NGU| Egyptian Mummies
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Quest for the Lost Civilization
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| Death and the Journey to Immortality
Egyptian civilization was based on the hope of eternal life after death. We explore some of the ancient places that reveal the secrets of the religion and study the sacred tomb hieroglyphs in the Valley of the Kings. At the cemetery of the pyramid builders in Giza and the Valley of the Golden Mummies in the Bahariyya Oasis, we learn more about Egyptian burial practices and methods. And we speak with Drs. Zahi Hawass and Salima Ikram to unravel the secrets of mummification.
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Friday, November 19
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Serapeum
Next to the oldest pyramid in Egypt, the step pyramid of Saqqara, lies a massive cemetery that grew over thousands of years as the final resting place for animals as well as people. We journey to a massive underground tunnel within the cemetery that contains the mummified remains of 26 Apis bulls--one of the most perplexing tombs ever discovered in Egypt. Known as the Serapeum, the tomb's meaning remains as mysterious as its construction

7.00 p.m. |HINT|  Hercules: Power of the Gods
Story of how the mighty son of Zeus became one of the most enduring legends of Greek mythology. Includes the saga of the 12 labors of Hercules, which included battles with the awful 9-headed Hydra serpent and the Ceryneian stag with golden horns.

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| 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. |DTC| The Assassination of King Tut
Did King Tut's gleaming death mask hide an ancient homicide? Dead since 1323 B.C. and hastily mummified, Egypt's boy king lay in an unfinished tomb until its 1922 discovery. Modern forensics sheds light on what caused the blows to the King's skull.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| Journey Through the Valley of the Kings
Travel through the 3,500-year history of Egypt's ancient resting place of the most powerful rulers the world has ever known. Computer graphics and 3-D reconstructions reveal a subterranean labyrinth of tombs housing untold wealth.
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Saturday, November 20
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3.00 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.

4.00 p.m. |DTC| The Assassination of King Tut
Did King Tut's gleaming death mask hide an ancient homicide? Dead since 1323 B.C. and hastily mummified, Egypt's boy king lay in an unfinished tomb until its 1922 discovery. Modern forensics sheds light on what caused the blows to the King's skull.

4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Meet The Ancestors: Bones in the Barnyard
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5.00 p.m. |DTC| Journey Through the Valley of the Kings
Travel through the 3,500-year history of Egypt's ancient resting place of the most powerful rulers the world has ever known. Computer graphics and 3-D reconstructions reveal a subterranean labyrinth of tombs housing untold wealth.

6.00 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.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| Death and the Journey to Immortality
Egyptian civilization was based on the hope of eternal life after death. We explore some of the ancient places that reveal the secrets of the religion and study the sacred tomb hieroglyphs in the Valley of the Kings. At the cemetery of the pyramid builders in Giza and the Valley of the Golden Mummies in the Bahariyya Oasis, we learn more about Egyptian burial practices and methods. And we speak with Drs. Zahi Hawass and Salima Ikram to unravel the secrets of mummification.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Foot Soldier: The Barbarians
Profile of the savage fighters who surrounded and then conquered ancient Rome, ushering in the Dark Ages. Hosted by Richard Karn
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Sunday, November 21
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9.00 p.m. |HINT|  Line of Fire: Viking! The Norse Raiders
During the long years of the Dark Ages, there was no more feared sight than that of a Viking longship on the horizon. The Norsemen were ruthless warriors who plundered for land and gold as they made settlements in Britain, most notably in York. We take viewers back to 991 BC to experience the Battle of Maldon--a battle for which history provides the only detailed description of an Anglo-Saxon army during the Viking era. Features groundbreaking 3-D CGI animation combined with atmospheric recreations
 
9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Alexander
It is 332 BC.- Alexander the Great conquers the Persians and changes the face of warfare. Generations before, the Persian Empire had conquered the Greek colonies throughout Asia Minor, and Persia's power stretched all the way to the Mediterranean.

10.00 p.m. |DISCU| Becoming Alexander
This new biography format will provide a different way of exploring the life and times of some of history’s greatest figures. Follow Colin Farrell as he prepares to play one the most influential individuals of his day. Farell discusses Alexander’s traits.
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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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