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The Ancient World on Television            December 6 - 12, 2004
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Monday, December 6
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Antony & Cleopatra: Battle at Actium
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8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Sands of the Dead
The people who lived in the Bahariya Oasis of Egypt were not royalty, but they lived quite well; they were ruled by governors, who had control of the wine and, more importantly, water; rediscover the Napa Valley of Egypt.
 
9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - Battle of Megiddo
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Tuesday, December 7
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of Tutankhamun's Treasure
Archaeologists have made an astonishing discovery that could change our understanding of the life and death of King Tut; the team tries to determine why Tut's tomb does not contain custom-made burial goods, like most Egyptian rulers' graves.

3.30 p.m. |DISCC| The Mystery of the Animal Mummies
The catacombs at Saqqara contain 2.5 million animal mummies; the team tries to determine why the Egyptiams mummified animals at all, and why so many?

7.00 p.m. |HINT|   The Ten Commandments
Originally, the Ten Commandments didn't mean the same things as they do today. How was adultery different in the ancient world? And what did it mean to honor your father and mother? We'll study these intriguing questions and more.

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Mysterious Death of Cleopatra
The daughter of an incestuous marriage, Cleopatra married and murdered her brothers, inheriting the throne of Egypt at age 17; her life was filled with the unexplained; experts reexamine the circumstances of Cleopatra's untimely death.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - Tomb Robbers
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11.00 p.m. |HINT|  The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that 3,200 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites
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Wednesday, December 8
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Incredible Monuments of Rome
A look at the Colosseum, Pantheon, Forum, and other ancient monuments that were often places of ritualistic human sacrifices and torture.   
 
8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Iceman: Mummy from the Stone Age
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8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom
Discovery Channel joins archaeologists Julie Andersen and Salah Ahmed who have discovered Dangeil a 2 000-year-old Nubian city a civilization that came to rival Egypt; witness the dig for clues to the mysterious departure of Dangeil's people.
 
8.00 p.m. |HINT| Greek Legacy in the West
During the 4th century BC, Sicily, once a stopping point for the seagoing Phoenicians, became the "new Greece" of the west. Our journey takes us to the various cultural centers that dotted the island, such as Syracuse, Agrigento (with the exquisite Valley of the Temples), and Selinus (modern-day Selenunte). Highlights the theater in Syracuse, visits the Villa del Casale and Villa Filosofiana, both with typical Roman mosaics, and Agrigento with its numerous temples possibly built by Theron's slaves. Uses 3D graphics to illustrate Syracuse's theater, the Temple of Concordia at Agrigento, and the temples at Selinus.
 
8.30 p.m. |HINT|  Ancient Itinerary in Ionia
In the 2nd century BC, artistic and cultural activities reached their heights in the cities of Ionia, a densely populated area on the coast of modern-day Turkey, as well as on a cluster of Greek islands in the eastern Mediterranean. Priene, Miletus, Delos, Kos, and Rhodes, home of the famous Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are just some of the destinations on our virtual tour through time. Enhanced 3D graphics help illustrate the senate chamber of Priene, the medical sanctuary of Kos, and the Colossus of Rhodes, and features insights from archaeological experts. 
 
9.00 p.m. |DCIVC|Ancient Egyptians - The Priests of Amun
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9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Uncover the secrets behind the world's first master builders: the pharaohs, architects, engineers and labourers who built the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Karnak.

10.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Basing, Hampshire
Throughout the 16th century, the Paulet family played a key role in affairs of the English state. Here, in its heyday, the grand house played host to both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I--Mary I and Philip II honeymooned in Basing House. But the Paulets were Catholics and backed Charles I in the English Civil War. Cromwell led a force of 7,000 men to capture the house and destroy the stronghold. Join Time Team in their investigations at Basing House, which prove both exciting and frustrating.

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Sheba's Greatest Treasure
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Thursday, December 9
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4.00 p.m. |DISCC| Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom
Discovery Channel joins archaeologists Julie Andersen and Salah Ahmed who have discovered Dangeil a 2 000-year-old Nubian city a civilization that came to rival Egypt; witness the dig for clues to the mysterious departure of Dangeil's people.

5.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Uncover the secrets behind the world's first master builders: the pharaohs, architects, engineers and labourers who built the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Karnak.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Rise of Christianity: Part 3  
The Eastern Roman Empire, based in Constantinople, survives in splendor for a thousand years after Rome's fall. But the sands of Arabia give birth to a new faith, Islam, which soon conquers half of Christendom. Though Europe is mired in the Dark Ages, Irish monks copy ancient texts, preserving them for the future.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Dark Age England
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8.00 p.m. |DISCC| The Sphinx Unmasked
The Sphinx is the largest free-standing stone sculpture on Earth, but for most of the 4,500 years of its existence, its true origin and the identity of its face have been cloaked in mystery; an Egyptologist is on the verge of cracking the riddle.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Egyptians - The Cult of Apis Bull
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11.00 p.m. |HINT| The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians
At the ancient port city Mendes, we speak with archaeologist Donald Redford, who has been uncovering the lives of farmers, priests, and merchants. We also visit the ancient craftsman's village Deir el Medina to learn more about the lives of workers who toiled in the Valley of the Kings. And finally, we wander through modern Cairo to discover the amazing number of similarities between ancient Egypt and the Egypt that we know today.
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Friday, December 10
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7.00 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.

8.00 p.m. |DTC| Quest for the Lost Pharaoh
Follow Egyptologist Vassil Dobrev as he uncovers a hidden tomb of enormous proportions. By analyzing the hieroglyphics and the structure and placement of the tomb, Vassil reveals that the tomb dates back some 4,500 years.

8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Cleopatra's Lost City
Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, was named after one of history's greatest warriors, Alexander the Great; archaeologist Jean-Yves Empereur tells the story of this beautiful ancient city and its most famous inhabitant.

9.00 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.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome
The latest archaeological research, 3D models and sophisticated graphics re-create the grandeur and majesty of ancient Rome's wonders, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Aqua Appia and Via Appia, baths of Caracalla, Hadrian's Wall, and more.

10.00 p.m. |DTC| The Real Cleopatra
The life of one of the most powerful women ever is told in the places she lived it, from her romance with Julius Caesar to her suicide after losing her war against the Romans, shaping the course of history for centuries
 
11.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Discovery Time Capsule: Ancient Mysteries
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Saturday, December 11
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians
At the ancient port city Mendes, we speak with archaeologist Donald Redford, who has been uncovering the lives of farmers, priests, and merchants. We also visit the ancient craftsman's village Deir el Medina to learn more about the lives of workers who toiled in the Valley of the Kings. And finally, we wander through modern Cairo to discover the amazing number of similarities between ancient Egypt and the Egypt that we know today.
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Sunday, December 12
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6.00 p.m. |HINT|The Odyssey of Troy
What is it about the legendary city that 3,200 years after its fall, we still try to unravel Troy's mysteries? Scholars attempt to answer the question by researching the Greek poet Homer, possibly one of the greatest poets in Western Europe's history, and his epic tale of love and war, and comparing his text to archaeological sites

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Time Team: Basing, Hampshire
Throughout the 16th century, the Paulet family played a key role in affairs of the English state. Here, in its heyday, the grand house played host to both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I--Mary I and Philip II honeymooned in Basing House. But the Paulets were Catholics and backed Charles I in the English Civil War. Cromwell led a force of 7,000 men to capture the house and destroy the stronghold. Join Time Team in their investigations at Basing House, which prove both exciting and frustrating.
 
8.00 p.m. |DISCC| Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks built the first theatres, staged the first sports events and worshipped in some of the most spectacular temples ever built; from prehistoric places to bold symbols of victory, explore the wonders of this ancient civilization.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Real Jason and the Argonauts
Groundbreaking new discoveries reveal that the myth of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts may be based on real events.
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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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