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The Ancient World on Television             November 22-28, 2004
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Monday, November 22
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Moments in Time: Letter from the Roman Front
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC|The Great Plague
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Tuesday, November 23
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the First Egyptians
The team searches in a desert valley where Egyptian culture began to take shape and in Egypt's oldest city for clues to the identity of the ancient people who created this remarkable civilization.

3.30 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the Pyramids
The teams tries to piece together the logic behind the geography of the royal tombs, including Saqqara and Giza; does the answer lie in the geology of the Nile Valley, or in Egyptian religion and myth?

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.

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Machu Picchu: City in the Sky
Originally built by the Incas, this magnificent structure remains a mystery. Was it an observatory? Pleasure retreat? Fortress?

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| History Vs. Hollywood
How true is Hollywood to history? What are the real stories behind the people and events portrayed in Oliver Stone's feature film Alexander? Colin Farrell stars as the Macedonian conqueror, with Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Rosario Dawson, Jared Leto, and Sir Anthony Hopkins. "The greatest legend of all was real," so says the film's tagline. Find out just how real this Alexander is as we talk to historians and the film's creative team and cast, and compare and contrast history against Hollywood.
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Wednesday, November 24
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Axes, Swords and Knives
Blade implements have been a part of civilized man's arsenal since the Paleolithic Age, when sharp tools were chipped off of flint or obsidian. But with the discovery of metallurgy, people were able to forge stronger, more versatile blade implements. We visit an axe-throwing contest in Wisconsin for an introduction to the least subtle of the blade tools. Then we visit a swordsmith and an experienced swordfighter who work in traditional methods from ancient sources, and review the history of knives.

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.   

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| The History of Thanksgiving
From the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, Lincoln's 1863 declaration naming it a national holiday, to turkey, Macy's parade, and football, we'll share the abundant feast of Thanksgiving history--including all the trimmings!
 
8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Tomb Of The Warrior Prince
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8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Alexander the Great: Murder Unsolved
Unravel one of the strangest mysteries of ancient times, the suspicious death of history's most extraordinary leader, Alexander the Great. Experts attempt to decipher if his early death at age 32 was caused by disease, excessive drinking or even murder.
 
8.00 p.m. |HINT| Cities of the Sea and Wind
In between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, three coastal cities on the shore of the Mediterranean (Sabrata, Leptis Magna, and Oea--better known as Tripoli) comprised the rich Roman province Tripolitania. Thanks to advanced digital reconstruction, we watch the Forum of Leptis Magna come to life again. The Forum was already famous in ancient times for the Severan Bascilica, one of the largest buildings ever erected.  
 
8.30 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of the Island of Minos
Around 1500 BC, the great Minoan civilization thrived on the islands of Minos (modern-day Crete) and Thera (modern-day Santorini, for St. Irene, protectress of the island) in the eastern Mediterranean. An ancient architect conducts a virtual guided of the legendary sites at Akrotiri, Phaistos, Ayía Triáda, and Knossos culminates in a visit to the palace of King Minos, famous for its legendary labyrinth.
 
9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: Who is Paul?
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| 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. |NGU| Naked Science: Atlantis
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10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Hidden History of Egypt with Terry Jones
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11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Monster Hunters
One-breasted female warriors; the one-eyed, man-eating Cyclops; the ferocious griffin, part bird, part lion. Were these creatures, celebrated by the ancient Greeks and immortalized by Homer, something more than myth? Join the hunt with some of today's leading paleontologists as we explore newly-translated evidence and examine remains that may link the Greek classical age with earth's prehistoric past. New data suggests that the ancients searched for, excavated, measured, and displayed massive fossils.
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Thursday, November 25
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Evidence: Who is Paul?
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Hidden History of Egypt with Terry Jones
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Ancient Aliens
Since the dawn of time, stargazers have looked to the sky wondering if earth has had heavenly visitors. Scientists investigate ancient ruins, artifacts, and texts from around the world exploring the possibility of previous extraterrestrial visits and the plausibility of future stopovers!

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity
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: The Celts
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9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Quest for the Lost Civilization: Ancient Mariners
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Friday, November 26
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Treasures of the Ancient World: The Celts
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6.00 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.

6.30 p.m. |HISTU| The Quest for Tutankhamun's Tomb
Undeterred by an ancient Egyptian curse and WWI, Howard Carter spent 20 years tracking down Tutankhamun's tomb and unearthing the breathtaking treasures it contained. Recently discovered footage highlights the discovery and some of the curious events that followed.  

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. 

7.00 p.m. |DTC| Vesuvius: Deadly Fury
In 79 AD, eruptions from Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii. A burning wave of gas shot out from the side of Vesuvius killing the inhabitants of neighboring Herculaneum in just four minutes. Archaeologists look to these bodies for historical clues.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Custer's Last Stand
On June 25, 1876, George Armstrong Custer stumbled on one of the largest Indian camps the Plains had seen. Vastly outnumbered, Custer and his troops fell to the Indians at Little Big Horn. Scientists examine artifacts to recreate this famous battle.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| The Alamo
The diary of a Mexican officer who fought at the Alamo has spurred controversy and outrage regarding Davy Crockett and the Texas revolutionaries. These startling revelations challenge the traditional history and heroism of these Alamo defenders.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Becoming Alexander
Follow actor Colin Farrell as he prepares to bring Alexander the Great to life on the big screen; the political, military and historical context in which Alexander operated.

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, November 27
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6.00 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.

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, November 28
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1.00 p.m. |DISCU| Alexander the Great: Murder Unsolved
Unravel one of the strangest mysteries of ancient times, the suspicious death of history's most extraordinary leader, Alexander the Great. Experts attempt to decipher if his early death at age 32 was caused by disease, excessive drinking or even murder.
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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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