Episodes (42)

The Hidden City of Petra
S03E01 · The Hidden City of Petra

Sep 08, 1995

Ancient Mysteries examines the ancient Nabatean city of Petra which was carved directly into the red-rock cliffs of the Jordanian mountains.

Palenque: The Maya
S03E02 · Palenque: The Maya

Sep 15, 1995

Palenque was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century.

Camelot
S03E03 · Camelot

Sep 22, 1995

The court of King Arthur, Camelot was at the center of a world of magic and honor. But what lies behind this captivating legend?

Vikings in North America
S03E04 · Vikings in North America

Oct 06, 1995

Before Columbus's epic 1492 voyage to the Americas, it was believed he was beaten by the Vikings. Is this legend true?

Machu Picchu: City in the Sky
S03E05 · Machu Picchu: City in the Sky

Oct 08, 1995

The structure of Machu Picchu, originally built by the Incas, is one of the most archaeologically stunning mysteries of the past. However, even today we are still unsure what its purpose was. Was it an observatory? A pleasure retreat? Or a Fortress? This program attempts to uncover the historical and spiritual mysteries of this magical place.

Quest for the Fountain of Youth
S03E06 · Quest for the Fountain of Youth

Oct 13, 1995

It is one of the most puzzling tales to come out of the European Age of Discovery. And yet, the alleged search for the Fountain of Youth by explorer Ponce de Leon was almost certainly influenced by folklore from many centuries before.

The Timber Castles of England
S03E07 · The Timber Castles of England

Oct 20, 1995

The history of the timber castles that once populated medieval England, but are only mounds of earth today.

Secrets Mounds of Prehistoric America
S03E08 · Secrets Mounds of Prehistoric America

Oct 29, 1995

Explore some of the most intriguing archaeological sites on earth--the puzzling pre-historic mounds built by the ancient residents of North America. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy.

The Search for Shangri-La
S03E09 · The Search for Shangri-La

Nov 03, 1995

A tale told through the centuries of a lost, hidden civilization that lives in an euphoric state of peace and harmony enclosed by impassable mountains.

Who Built Stonhenge?
S03E10 · Who Built Stonhenge?

Nov 10, 1995

An investigation of the origins of Stonehenge, the prehistoric megaliths on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, believed to have been erected during the Neolithic period (circa 2000 B.C.).

Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
S03E11 · Atlantis: The Lost Civilization

Nov 17, 1995

It was a myth first told by Plato in the late 4th century B.C. - a dramatic tale of a powerful civilization living on an island that one day mysteriously disappeared underneath the rolling waves of the Atlantic. In the many thousands of years that have passed since Plato's time, questions about the fabled city under the sea have continued to captivate millions across the globe. Did the island of Atlantis really exist, and, if so, where? Throughout the ages, Atlantis has been linked to the island of Bimini, the Canary Islands, Santorini, and Troy, among other places. ...

The Search for Alexander the Great
S03E12 · The Search for Alexander the Great

Nov 19, 1995

Efforts to locate the remains of Alexander the Great. Included: the discovery of treasures in northern Greece that appear to have belonged to his father, Phillip II of Macedonia.

The Riddle of the Maya
S03E13 · The Riddle of the Maya

Nov 24, 1995

The Maya temple city of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico, abandoned by the Mayans around 835 A.D., is explored. Included: the Temple of Inscriptions, a sarcophagus, and the great Palace.

The Lost Canyon of the Pueblos
S03E14 · The Lost Canyon of the Pueblos

Nov 26, 1995

Examination of the sophisticated system of housing built by the Pueblo Indians in New Mexico's Chaco Canyon over 1,000 years ago.

Naked Warriors of Europe
S03E15 · Naked Warriors of Europe

Dec 03, 1995

An examination of the Celts, whose culture reached its zenith in Europe between the 5th and 1st centuries B.C. Included: their artwork, religious practices and fighting tactics.

Life and Death in Britian's Ancient Theaters
S03E16 · Life and Death in Britian's Ancient Theaters

Dec 10, 1995

A look at British theater in the Elizabethan age.

The Quest for the Holy Lance
S03E17 · The Quest for the Holy Lance

Dec 24, 1995

A Roman soldier takes his spear and pierces the side of Christ as he hangs on a crucifix. Thus, the legend of the Holy Lance is born. Relics associated with the life of Christ have inspired awe and obsession throughout the ages. Giants of history ranging from Attila the Hun, Charlamagne and Adolf Hitler desired possession of this artifact that supposedly contains the power of God. What is the true story of the Holy Lance, and does it exist today?

Blood and Honor at the First Olympics
S03E18 · Blood and Honor at the First Olympics

Jan 11, 1996

A look at the first Olympic competitions in Greece, circa 776 B.C.

The Sunken City
S03E19 · The Sunken City

Jan 14, 1996

The ancient city of Ostia, Italy, used at one time as the port of Rome, from its founding by Ancus Marcius (641-616 B.C.) to its eventual decline and abandonment over a 1600-year period.

The Miraculous Canals of Venice
S03E20 · The Miraculous Canals of Venice

Jan 21, 1996

"The Miraculous Canals of Venice" looks into why - and how - Venetians built their city on 120 islands in the Adriatic.

Blood and Treasure in Peru
S03E21 · Blood and Treasure in Peru

Feb 01, 1996

A grave robbery in 1987 leads to the discovery of the Royal Tombs of Sipan, Peru, and the richest burial site ever found in the Western Hemisphere. Soon afterwards, the art market was flooded with ancient artifacts made of solid gold and silver. Art historians identified the treasure as belonging to the Moche, a pre-Columbian civilization in Peru, but were unable to locate its source. Where were these riches found? Soon the looters themselves provided the answer. One thief, unhappy with his share of the take, confessed to the police in Peru and implicated his partners...

Pompeii: Buried Alive
S03E22 · Pompeii: Buried Alive

Feb 02, 1996

Two-thousand years ago, Rome was an all-powerful empire and Pompeii was one of its prosperous provincial towns - until Mount Vesuvius exploded in the largest eruption ever recorded. In a matter of hours the thriving city was entombed under a thick layer of ash and debris, undiscovered for centuries. This episode recreates the events leading up to the explosion and shows how the ash kept the city and its inhabitants - the only significant discovery of Roman Bodies ever - in a unique state of preservation. Wander through the ancient streets of this sophisticated society...

Hadrian's Wall
S03E23 · Hadrian's Wall

Feb 04, 1996

Speculation on why the Roman emperor Hadrian constructed a wall along the empire's British frontier in the 2nd century.

The Lost People of Chaco Canyon
S03E24 · The Lost People of Chaco Canyon

Feb 22, 1996

An examination of the 19 Pueblo towns located in New Mexico's Chaco Canyon, believed to be some of the earliest dwellings in North America.

The Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico
S03E25 · The Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico

Feb 29, 1996

An examination of the pyramids in the Mexican city of Teotihuacan. Also: the Temple of the Feathered Spirit and the Avenue of the Dead.

The Rosetta Stone
S03E26 · The Rosetta Stone

Mar 21, 1996

In 1799, the breakthrough needed to decipher the hieroglyphs was accidentally discovered. The Rosetta Stone -- a cryptic, black stone tabled -- held the key to knowledge of ancient Egypt.

China's Wall of Doom
S03E27 · China's Wall of Doom

Mar 21, 1996

The mysterious gravesite of an ancient Chinese emperor, who had an "army" of 7000 terra cotta statues built around the tomb to guard it against intruders.

Astrology: Secrets of the Stars
S03E28 · Astrology: Secrets of the Stars

Mar 28, 1996

Since the dawn of time, humankind has looked to the heavens for answers to earthly problems. Do the movements of the stars and planets hold the secrets of human destiny? Can the stars and planets determine one's hidden character? Over 4,000 years ago, astrology was born in the fertile crescent known as modern day Iraq and Iran. The Babylonians created the first zodiac, which basically remains unchanged today. Who were these first sky-watchers? Why did they develop astrology? Today, science denies any validity to astrology. Yet for 4,000 years, millions of people have ...

The Queen Pharaoh
S03E29 · The Queen Pharaoh

Apr 11, 1996

No other religion is as misunderstood, vilified, or viewed with as much hatred and racism. The common impression is that Voodoo is a garbled mix of black magic, witchcraft and zombies! But the truth is that Voodoo is one of the greatest achievements of people of African descent. Travel to Africa to uncover the origins of this vibrant, enigmatic practice. Voodoo roots are in the ancient religions of Yorubaland, Dahomey and Kongo. Infused with a major dose of Roman Catholicism, and tempered by the arduous experiences of the slaves, it is widely practiced in Haiti, Cuba,...

Secrets of Sex: The Kama Sutra
S03E30 · Secrets of Sex: The Kama Sutra

Apr 18, 1996

An examination of the Kamasutra, the Hindu text that details "the delights of the human sexual experience," focuses on its religious origins and whether it is sacred or profane. Included: comments from author Deepak Chopra.

Temples of Eternity
S03E31 · Temples of Eternity

Apr 21, 1996

Egyptian temples are explored, including Karnak and Luxor.

The Forbidden City: Dynasty and Destiny
S03E32 · The Forbidden City: Dynasty and Destiny

Apr 25, 1996

Ancient Mysteries takes a look at the history and architecture of the Forbidden City in China. It looks at the lives of the emperors and their families who made it their home.

The Incredible Monuments of Ancient Rome
S03E33 · The Incredible Monuments of Ancient Rome

May 05, 1996

They stand today as testaments to the glory and grandeur of ancient Rome. But what brutal and murderous price was paid to build and maintain these imperial monuments?

Lost Spirits of Cambodia
S03E34 · Lost Spirits of Cambodia

May 09, 1996

A visit to the ruins of the imperial city of Angkor in Cambodia, built over 75 square miles between the 9th and 12th centuries. Angkor's landmark was Angkor Wat, a temple to the Hindu god Vishnu.

Lost Legions of Rome
S03E35 · Lost Legions of Rome

May 12, 1996

"Lost Legions of Rome" explores the efficacy and the legacy of Rome's military machine, which was sometimes more powerful than the emperors it was supposed to serve. Examined: the Roman army's conquests, tactics and weapons.

Voodoo!
S03E36 · Voodoo!

May 16, 1996

A survey of voodoo, an amalgam of African religions and Christianity, which is still practiced in the Caribbean, South America and the U.S.

The Lost Cities of Rome
S03E37 · The Lost Cities of Rome

May 19, 1996

Beneath the former capital of the Roman Empire hides a maze of secret passages and chambers. It is the underground cemetery used by the Christian and Jewish communities in ancient Rome, a labyrinth of more than 60 miles of burial chambers.

Rites of Death
S03E38 · Rites of Death

Jun 06, 1996

How did the Egyptians create mummies that lasted for 4,000 years? Why did Hindu widows throw themselves into their husbands' funeral pyres? The program travels the world to find the answers to these and other riddles about ancient burial rituals.

Lost Castles of England
S03E39 · Lost Castles of England

Jun 09, 1996

Ancient Mysteries examines the wooden castles of England. Although they are less well known today, they were far more common in medieval times than castles of stone.

Secrets of Delphi
S03E40 · Secrets of Delphi

Jun 20, 1996

Delphi is an Ancient Greek site shrouded in legend. Dedicated to Apollo, god of sunlight, arts and prophecy, it was home to a priestess who, 2500 years ago, allegedly could communicate with the gods on Olympus.

The Secret Life of King Ramses II
S03E41 · The Secret Life of King Ramses II

Jul 11, 1996

Explore the life of the last great pharaoh of Egypt, and uncover mysteries behind the life of the legendary ruler. King of Egypt (1304-1237 BC), whose long and prosperous reign marks the last great peak of Egyptian power.

The Powerful Gods of Mt. Olympus
S03E42 · The Powerful Gods of Mt. Olympus

Jul 11, 1996

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks believed that Mount Olympus was the home of their powerful gods, ruled over by Zeus. However, what is the truth behind these legends.

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Ancient Mysteries Season 3 (1995) is released on Sep 08, 1995 and the latest season 5 of Ancient Mysteries is released in 1997. Watch Ancient Mysteries online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Ancient Mysteries is directed by J. Charles Sterin,Steven R. Talley,Tim Evans,Marshall Flaum and created by Daniel Cohen with Leonard Nimoy and Kathleen Turner.

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Ancient Mysteries(English), Misterios de la antigüedad, Ancient Mysteries: New Investigations of the Unsolved(Video Title), Ancient Mysteries: New Investigations of the Unsolved, Ancient Mysteries

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United States

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English

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A+E Networks

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