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Hidden in the Amazon -- Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
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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
Hidden in the Amazon -- Hidden in the Amazon Preview
00:55:25
Hidden in the Amazon
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New evidence sheds light on the early indigenous societies of the Amazon.
Premiered: November 9, 2022
Decoding Hieroglyphics -- Understanding Ancient Artists through 'Handwriting' Analysis
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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
Decoding Hieroglyphics -- Decoding Hieroglyphics Preview
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Decoding Hieroglyphics
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Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.
Premiered: November 2, 2022
The End of the Romans -- Tooth Samples Reveal Scope of Justinianic Plague
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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
The End of the Romans -- Preview | The End of the Romans
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The End of the Romans
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What if climate change and pandemics caused of the decline of the Roman Empire?
Premiered: October 26, 2022
Last Days of Pompeii -- Ancient Pompeii's Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
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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
Last Days of Pompeii -- Last Days of Pompeii Preview
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Last Days of Pompeii
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Explore the last days in Pompeii, before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 2,000 years ago.
Premiered: October 19, 2022
Archaeology at Althorp -- Evidence of the Iron Age Emerges at Althorp
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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
Archaeology at Althorp -- Archaeology at Althorp Preview
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Archaeology at Althorp
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Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.
Premiered: October 9, 2022
The Caravaggio Heist -- Plotting to Recover a Stolen Caravaggio
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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
The Caravaggio Heist -- Preview | The Caravaggio Heist
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The Caravaggio Heist
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Fr. Marius Zerafa risks his life to recover a Caravaggio masterpiece stolen in 1984.
Premiered: November 24, 2021
A Samurai in the Vatican -- A Samurai's Christening Affects Global Trade Routes
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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
A Samurai in the Vatican -- Preview | A Samurai in the Vatican
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A Samurai in the Vatican
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In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
Premiered: November 17, 2021
The First Circle of Stonehenge -- Preview | The First Circle of Stonehenge
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The First Circle of Stonehenge
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New evidence on the origins of Stonehenge is uncovered.
Premiered: November 3, 2021
The First Circle of Stonehenge -- Modern Geotechnology 'Fingerprints' Stonehenge's Bluestones
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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
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws -- Recently Discovered Letter Anticipates Hindenburg Problems
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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
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws -- Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
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A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
Premiered: November 10, 2021
Lady Sapiens -- Misgendered Skeleton Changes Views on Prehistoric Women
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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
Lady Sapiens -- Preview | Lady Sapiens
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Lady Sapiens
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The latest research from across the globe sheds new light on our ancient foremothers.
Premiered: October 27, 2021
Magellan’s Crossing -- Preview | Magellan’s Crossing
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Magellan’s Crossing
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Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Premiered: October 20, 2021

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