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00:02:05
Hidden in the Amazon
Clip | Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!
Premiered: November 9, 2022
00:55:25
Hidden in the Amazon
Preview & Full Episode
New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
Premiered: November 9, 2022
00:01:41
Decoding Hieroglyphics
Clip | Understanding Ancient Artists through 'Handwriting' Analysis
Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.
Premiered: November 2, 2022
00:55:25
Decoding Hieroglyphics
Preview & Full Episode
Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Premiered: November 2, 2022
00:01:43
The End of the Romans
Clip | Tooth Samples Reveal Scope of Justinianic Plague
Scientists find signs of plague in tooth samples dating to the Late Roman Empire.
Premiered: October 26, 2022
00:54:56
The End of the Romans
Preview & Full Episode
What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
Premiered: October 26, 2022
00:02:07
Last Days of Pompeii
Clip | Ancient Pompeii's Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.
Premiered: October 19, 2022
00:55:30
Last Days of Pompeii
Preview & Full Episode
Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
Premiered: October 19, 2022
00:02:15
Archaeology at Althorp
Clip | Evidence of the Iron Age Emerges at Althorp
Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.
Premiered: October 9, 2022
00:55:30
Archaeology at Althorp
Preview & Full Episode
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
Premiered: October 9, 2022
00:03:01
The Caravaggio Heist
Clip | Plotting to Recover a Stolen Caravaggio
Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting.
Premiered: November 24, 2021
00:55:30
The Caravaggio Heist
Preview & Full Episode
Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
Premiered: November 24, 2021
00:02:52
A Samurai in the Vatican
Clip | A Samurai's Christening Affects Global Trade Routes
On his diplomatic mission to Europe, samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga converts to Christianity.
Premiered: November 17, 2021
00:55:30
A Samurai in the Vatican
Preview & Full Episode
In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
Premiered: November 17, 2021
00:55:30
The First Circle of Stonehenge
Preview & Full Episode
New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
Premiered: November 3, 2021
00:02:28
The First Circle of Stonehenge
Clip | Modern Geotechnology 'Fingerprints' Stonehenge's Bluestones
Modern geotechnology tools reveal Stonehenge's Bluestones came from Wales' Preseli Hills.
Premiered: November 3, 2021
00:02:13
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
Clip | Recently Discovered Letter Anticipates Hindenburg Problems
A newly discovered letter reveals Cpt. Lehmann knew of the Hindenburg's damaged gas bag.
Premiered: November 10, 2021
00:55:30
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
Preview & Full Episode
A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
Premiered: November 10, 2021
00:02:24
Lady Sapiens
Clip | Misgendered Skeleton Changes Views on Prehistoric Women
A 1995 discovery alters perceptions of gender roles in the Paleolithic Era.
Premiered: October 27, 2021
00:55:25
Lady Sapiens
Preview & Full Episode
The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
Premiered: October 27, 2021
00:55:30
Magellan’s Crossing
Preview & Full Episode
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Premiered: October 20, 2021
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