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The Ancient World on Television              January 10-16, 2005
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Monday, January 10
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1.00 p.m. |HISTC| The Fall of the Roman Empire
Under Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire was at the height of
its glory in the Second Century A.D. His health failing, he summons
all the rulers of the Empire to urge support of Roman peace. He also
remarks to Livius that he wishes him to be his successor because his
son, Commodus, is unfit to rule.
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Tuesday, January  11
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7.00 p.m. |HINT|   Herod the Great
Explores the life of King Herod, the great builder who left behind
Masada and the Temple Mount. Was he a great king or a ruthless
killer?

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Tomb Of The Warrior Prince
dna
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Wednesday, January 12
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico
Travel to the ancient city of Teotihuacán, home of the magnificent
pyramids and Temple of the Feathered Spirit.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of Archaeology: Greek Cities in Italy
Nearly 2,800 years ago, a group of Greek settlers landed on the
coast of Italy, an event that marked the start of the process that
created Magna Graecia--(Latin for Greater Greece)--Greek colonization
of Southern Italy and Sicily. Explore the computer-recreated streets
of the original Greek colonies as we walk through Cumae, Pasteum,
Puteoli, and Neapolis, reconstructed using the most advanced computer
graphics. 

8.30 p.m. |HINT| Secrets of Archaeology: The Pyramids of the Sun
Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century.
Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elaborate
sacred temples that sit atop gigantic stepped pyramids. Witness the
majesty of this warrior culture that has been unearthed by preeminent
archaeologists below what is modern-day Mexico City. Take a virtual
walking tour, right along with Aztec citizens, as our state-of-the-
art technology coupled with enhanced 3-D graphics allow us to see the
ancient sites as only the original inhabitants could.
 
10.00 p.m. |HINT|  Cirencester
Around 1,700 years ago, Corinium--modern day Cirencester--was the
second-most important city in Roman Britain after Londinium. By about
300 AD, it had developed into a bustling, wealthy city. Time Team was
drawn to Cirencester by the opportunity to excavate in the gardens of
a number of properties near the center of old Corinium. Though it has
been said that you can't put a shovel into the ground in Cirencester
without unearthing Roman relics, Time Team adds their 2-spades worth!
 

11.00 p.m. |HINT| Mesopotamia: Return to Eden
Leap back through time as this Emmy Award-winning series travels to
the Fertile Crescent to recreate the ancient past using dramatic
reenactments, visits to actual locations, and recent archaeological
discoveries. This episode, narrated by Sam Waterston, explores
ancient Mesopotamia, now located in Iraq; examines the kingdoms of
Sumeria, Babylon, and Assyria; studies the origins of the Christian,
Jewish, and Muslim faiths; and follows clues leading to the locations
of the Garden of Eden, Tower of Babel, and Noah's Ark.
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Thursday, January 13
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3.00 p.m. |DISCC| Mount Nemrud: The Throne of the Gods
Trace the history of the Mount Nemrud sanctuary in Turkey and its
builder, Antiochus the Great of Kommangene, through interviews with
world-renowned scholars, 3D computer animations and battle re-
enactments.

7.00 p.m. |HINT|  The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 3
Akhenaten the Heretic King and Queen Nefertiti rock Egypt to its
foundations, and King Seti the First wages brilliant military
campaigns against Egypt's enemies.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Who Wrote the New Testament?
In Part 3, we examine how heresies emerged, the literature they
produced, and the dangers they posed to the early Christian Church.
Few have heard of the 50 "other" gospels that circulated in
antiquity, including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary
Magdalene, and writings by Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate. Then,
there are countless letters--some of them valid, others dangerously
heretical, and a few that nearly made it into the accepted canon. And
we learn in this investigation that if these "heresies" had been
included in the New Testament, Christianity and our understanding of
Christ would be fundamentally different. 

9.00 p.m. |HINT|   A History of Britain: The Body of the Queen
John Knox called them the "monstrous regiment of women." In the 16th
century, Britain was dominated by queens. Mary Queen of Scots in the
north; sad Jane Gray, the 9-day queen; and dominating them all, the
great success story, Elizabeth I. Their lives were complicated by sex-
-marriage and succession were two conundrums they could never escape.
But Elizabeth found a way to stave off her rivals. One of the
shrewdest politicians of her age, host Simon Schama explores the
woman behind the Gloriana image. 
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Friday, January 14
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7.00 p.m. |DTC| Hannibal
No shortlist of the greatest generals in history would be complete
without the name of Hannibal, who was both feared and respected by
his enemies. Hannibal's tactical genius is illustrated with exciting
dramatic reconstructions of his victories.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost City Of Pompeii - Secrets Of The Dead
dna

7.00 p.m. |HINT|Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World
An original profile of the explorer that reveals details of his life
that will surprise many viewers. Columbus received little credit for
his discoveries and died a broken and largely forgotten man. 

8.00 p.m. |DTC| True Gladiators
Just outside the city walls of ancient Ephesus, the remains of the
largest gladiator graveyard ever discovered have been excavated. This
find gives new insight into the Roman Empire's bloody sport. Find out
how gladiators lived, trained, fought and died.

9.00 p.m. |DTC| Lost City of Pompeii: Secrets of the Dead
Journey to the playground of the Roman aristocracy, Herculaneum.
Buried by the same volcanic eruption that leveled Pompeii, this city
of luxurious villas, magnificent arcades and extensive library
collections holds clues to the Roman's riches.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC|  Dead Sea Scrolls: The Haunted Desert
dna

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
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Sunday, January 16
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Beyond The Da Vinci Code
Is it the greatest story ever told--or the greatest story ever sold?
A best-selling novel sparks a debate that could change Christianity
forever. Were Jesus and Mary Magdalene married and co-leaders of
their movement? Was Mary Magdalene, herself, the Holy Grail--the
vessel said to hold Jesus's blood--and mother of his descendants? Did
the early Church know this "truth" and deliberately mislead
followers? Is there a secret, ancient society, the Priory of Sion,
which still protects this bloodline? Have some of the most
illustrious names in art and science been members? These are some of
the questions that Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code
raises. We examine both sides of the story--the conventional view of
Christianity and the "alternate history" proposed by Brown--so that
viewers can decide. 
 
9.00 p.m. |HINT|   Line of Fire: The Revenge of Cortez
The remarkable warriors of the Aztec civilization come under the
spotlight as we travel back to the Spanish conquest of Central and
South America. Viewers go inside the Battle of Tenochtitlán, the
Aztec capital, which, despite the capture of the Aztec leader
Montezuma, saw the greatest defeat of Spanish forces in nearly 50
years--a victory that would ultimately cost the Aztecs dearly.
Featuring 3-D CGI animation, combined with atmospheric recreations,
to create a virtual battlefield.
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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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