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On August 24, 79 C.E. the world came to a catastrophic end for those people living in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. A day that began like any other in the thriving towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii would end in a dark and fiery disaster.
 
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  February 29, 1996
Explore the secrets of Teotihuacan, claimed by the Aztecs, but built by a much older civilization that left few clues about itself.
 
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11. The Search For Shangri-La
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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.
 
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  March 21, 1996
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13. A History Of Voodoo
  April 11, 1996
The misconceptions surrounding one of the misunderstood religions in the world are exploded in this colorful, entertaining and revealing look at voodoo.
 
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14. Secrets of Sex: Kama Sutra
  April 18, 1996
Two thousand years before The Joy of Sex, the Kama Sutra detailed every aspect of the lovers' experience. Here is the fascinating story of this remarkable text.
 
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16. Rites of Death
  June 6, 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.
 
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17. Ancient Prophecy
  July 25, 1996
From the ancient Mayans to the Oracle of Delphi, this sweeping look at the ancient art of prophecy features an in-depth investigation of the haunting predictions of Nostradamus.
 
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18. Ancient Altered States
  September 5, 1996
What is it that drives man to alter consciousness in search of something "greater" than reality-and what does this universal drive reveal about humanity?
 
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19. Witches
  October 27, 1996
The witch, sorceress, enchantress, the devil's consort--she has haunted the human consciousness and captured our imagination for thousands of years.
 
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20. Sacred Rites and Rituals
  December 19, 1996
From pilgrimage to piercing, circumcision to scarring, join a worldwide trek to understand rites and rituals and the inner transformation they bring about.
 
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21. UFOs: The First Encounters
  January 2, 1997
Have we ever been visited by beings from another world? And, if so, is it possible that extraterrestrials have actually influenced the course of human history?
 
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22. Secrets of the Aztec Empire
  February 13, 1997
Present day Mexico City sits atop what once was a great civilization, the Aztec Empire.
 
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23. Secrets of the Romanovs
  April 10, 1997
The end of World War 1, Russia was in the grip of Revolution. Its Royal family, the Tsars of the Romanov dynasty, were a potent symbol of old Russia. By the summer of 1918, the Romanovs were imprisoned in a house near Ekaterinburg. The counter revolutionaries, known as the White Russians, planned to rescue the Romanovs from their Bolshevik jailers. But when they arrived the house was empty. The Royal family had disappeared. In fact the family - Tsar Nicholas, his wife Alexandra and their five young children -had been murdered in cold blood by the Bolsheviks. This program shows how the royal family were tricked, and follows the search to find their bodies and lay them to rest once and for all.
 
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24. Legends of the Arabian Nights
  April 20, 1997
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25. Ancient Mysteries: The Fate of Neandertals
  April 27, 1997
Explore the Neandertals who, despite new and enticing clues, remain a people of mystery.
 
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26. Human Sacrifice
  May 1, 1997
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27. Ancient Mysteries: Lost City of Pirates
  May 8, 1997
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28. Bigfoot
  May 15, 1997
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29. Samurai!
  May 22, 1997
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30. Curse of the Goddess Pele
  June 5, 1997
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31. Sacred Places
  June 19, 1997
From Easter Island to Jerusalem, this is a stirring look at some of the most celebrated sites on earth--the SACRED PLACES of the ancient world.
 
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32. Dragons: Myths & Legends
  June 25, 1997
Could dragons have actually existed, and could they still remain hidden in some remote corner of the earth?
 
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33. Headhunters of the Amazon
  July 3, 1997
A powerful tribe of headhunters once ruled the jungles of Ecuador.
 
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34. The Black Death
  July 10, 1997
Majestic feudal kingdoms were thriving in the mid-14th century, yet catastrophe loomed: in 1348 the Plague struck Europe. No one knew how or why, only that it was spreading-fast.
 
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35. The Ancient Mysteries Curse of the Borgias
  July 31, 1997
Poisoning, incest, corruption and intrigue -- this is the legacy of the House of Borgia. This family was at the very center of the Renaissance.
 
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36. The Sacred Waters of Lourdes
  August 14, 1997
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37. The Magic of Alchemy
  August 17, 1997
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38. Knights Templar
  September 7, 1997
The search for answers to the enduring enigmas of the sword wielding monks.
 
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39. Reincarnation
  November 2, 1997
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40. Dreamtime of the Aborigines
  May 3, 1998
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41. Machu Picchu: City In The Sky
  May 10, 1998
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42. Camelot
  March 31, 1996
For hundreds of years the romantic images of King Arthur and his Knights of the Roundtable have epitomized the notion of Chivalry. King Arthur's Court plays as important a role in American culture as it does in British culture.
 
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43. The Odeyssey of Troy
  June 13, 1996
What is it about Troy that 3,200 years after the legendary fall of a legendary city we still try to unravel her mysteries? "Why," as one scholar asked, "has the Western world such powerful memories of an old, fight far away?" The answer? Homer.
 
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44. Astrology: Secrets in the Stars
  March 21, 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?
 
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45. Forbidden City, The: Dynasty & Destiny
  May 2, 1996
A look at China's amazing Forbidden City, which was built in the 15th century by over one million laborers and was the home of 24 emperors. Its 8,000 rooms contain palaces, temples, libraries, theaters, and living quarters for thousands.
 
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46. The Lost Castles of England
  June 9, 1996
Looks at the mysterious disappearance of the wooden castles that once were the most dominant fortifications of the Middle Ages, with a focus on the ancient castles of England.
 
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Episode 13, "A History Of Voodoo"
Synopsis: The misconceptions surrounding one of the misunderstood religions in the world are exploded in this colorful, entertaining and revealing look at voodoo.
Original air date: April 11, 1996
Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes
ASIN: B000GPB3VY
Ancient Mysteries Season 1
Synopsis: A&E's award-winning ANCIENT MYSTERIES series travels the world to explore and illuminate the enigmas that continue to defy science and spark our imagination.
Network: A&E (DO NOT USE)
ASIN: B000GIQVPO
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