2024-07-01
Deep in the Iraqi desert lies the great Ziggurat of Ur. Long off-limits in a violent warzone, cameras now have exclusive access to explore these 4000-year-old ruins. (Repeat).
Featuring the Pyramid of Lahun by Pharaoh Senusret II, that was once surrounded by water. (Repeat).
Experts investigate Mount Nemrut and its ancient inscriptions to understand why it was built and eventually destroyed. (Repeat).
Archaeologists dig into Persepolis using the latest technology. (Repeat).
Alongside the Valley of the Kings lies the enigmatic Valley of the Queens. To discover the truth behind Egypt's forgotten rulers, follow experts as they venture deep into the tombs and use stunning CGI to restore the tombs to their former glory. (Repeat).
Hierapolis in Western Turkey is said to be home to a portal to the underworld, where animals mysteriously drop dead. Using the latest technology and immersive CGI, investigating what kills them and uncovering the truth behind the Roman Gate to Hell. (Repeat).
Everest is where earth meets sky. It is discovered how the most thrilling and dangerous point at the top of the world continues to fascinate people, and what it takes to conquer the Big One. (Repeat).
The inside scoop on six of the wealthiest people in history while revealing the secret of how they became crazy rich. (Repeat).
In the wake of the Spanish Flu, the 1920s become the decade of flappers, jazz, and the speakeasy, and for many a time of unprecedented opportunity. (Repeat).
Get the inside track on five of the greatest heists in history. These are not petty robberies, but high-stakes operations, meticulously planned and audaciously executed, with a cast of colorful characters from the mastermind to the snitch. (Repeat).
When the lost tomb of King Tut is opened in 1922, it's not only the famous curse that is unleashed. Fashion, movies, and architecture all come under the pharaoh's spell as the world goes mad for Tut-mania. (Repeat).
An epic find in South Dakota fuels suspicion and misfortune. Then, an Egyptian boy king's tomb may be plagued by an ancient curse. And a relic coveted by a king may have doomed his reign. (Repeat).
Stumble upon the largest Anglo-Saxon hoard in the wake of an ominous storm, then assess a precious stone's bloody curse. Discover the unforeseen consequences of disturbing an immortal Chinese army and get mesmerized by a divisive Egyptian sculpture. (Repeat).
Unearth a doomed ice age discovery in Russia's Arctic and unveil a Dutch painting that spells misfortune. Then, dig up a king's unlikely final resting place in an English marsh, then see how a goatherd's find fuelled the fires of international greed. (Repeat).
Tally the carnage that followed the strange disappearance of a Russian wonder, then explore Incan sacrificial rituals. Later, study a global rivalry sparked by an Egyptian stone and see the haunting paintings of a Spanish artist who descended into madness. (Repeat).
Unravel centuries of bloodshed and avarice surrounding an unlucky Indian jewel, and explore a car where a Hollywood star met an untimely death. Assess the violent end of an English king's legacy and an ominous Assyrian curse etched in stone. (Repeat).
Travel to the Parthenon in Athens, where stolen artifacts triggered disaster, and find a link between a doomed painting and its creator's suicide. Then, hunt for exquisite jewels that brought on imperial Russia's downfall and ponder an Easter Island curse. (Repeat).
Delve into the tragic sacking of the Kingdom of Benin and see if its ruins harbor bad luck. Then, an unlucky Norwegian artist's paintings, an Egyptian portrait with a miserable history, and stolen Lydian treasure that carries ancient ill will. (Repeat).
An epic find in South Dakota fuels suspicion and misfortune. Then, an Egyptian boy king's tomb may be plagued by an ancient curse. And a relic coveted by a king may have doomed his reign. (Repeat).
Stumble upon the largest Anglo-Saxon hoard in the wake of an ominous storm, then assess a precious stone's bloody curse. Discover the unforeseen consequences of disturbing an immortal Chinese army and get mesmerized by a divisive Egyptian sculpture. (Repeat).
The early years of Cleopatra's life, from her upbringing in an incestuous, murderous home to her romantic and political alliance with Julius Caesar. (Repeat).
(New).
The rise of Cleopatra with her new political ally, Mark Antony, and how their passionate affair ultimately led to her death. (Repeat).
The early years of Cleopatra's life, from her upbringing in an incestuous, murderous home to her romantic and political alliance with Julius Caesar. (Repeat).