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1. Vampires
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January 14, 1994 |
From corpses with pulses to graves where nothing will grow, span the world to unravel the culture of the undead, and examine incredible cases of real-life vampires.
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2. The Lost Ark
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January 21, 1994 |
From the pages of the Old Testament to the latest investigations, here is the complete story of the legendary Ark of the Covenant.
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3. The Odyssey Of Troy
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February 10, 1995 |
Explore their legends of the city of Troy as an expedition visits 3,000 years after its fabled fall to yield another chapter in its timeless tale.
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4. The Quest For The Fountain Of Youth
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October 13, 1995 |
Explore the origins of the enigmatic legend that drove accomplished explorers to the ends of the earth-and their deaths-in search of the "waters of immortality." Narrated by Leonard Nimoy.
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5. The Secret Burial Mounds Of Pre-Historic America
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November 3, 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.
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6. Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
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November 17, 1995 |
Explore the legend behind the Lost City and the continuing search to find the city that sunk to the ocean floor in a day and a night.
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7. The Quest for the Holy Lance
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December 24, 1995 |
Explore the legend of spear that that pierced the side of Christ, and is supposed to contain the power of God
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8. Pompeii: Buried Alive
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February 2, 1996 |
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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9. Blood And Treasure In Peru
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February 1, 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.
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10. Ancient Mysteries: Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico
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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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January 1, 1996 |
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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12. China's Wall Of Doom
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March 21, 1996 |
Examine the startling discovery of over 7,000 life-size terra cotta statues, but also explores the mysteries surrounding the Great Wall of China.
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13. A History Of Voodoo
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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April 20, 1997 |
Few modern authors have not been influenced by The Arabian Nights. But what is the origin of The Arabian Nights stories?
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25. Ancient Mysteries: The Fate of Neandertals
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April 27, 1997 |
Explore the Neandertals who, despite new and enticing clues, remain a people of mystery.
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26. Human Sacrifice
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May 1, 1997 |
Explore the mysteries of human sacrifice, from ritual murder in Europe, to Aztec sacrifices to India's Kali cult.
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27. Ancient Mysteries: Lost City of Pirates
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May 8, 1997 |
Roam the high seas in search of adventure and booty with Blackbeard the pirate and women buccaneers like Annie Boney.
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28. Bigfoot
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May 15, 1997 |
Venture deep into the dark forests of the Pacific Northwest on the trail of the most -sighted, most-popular mythical beast in the world.
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29. Samurai!
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May 22, 1997 |
Explore an exotic world of shimmering beauty and sudden death: the world of the old Japan and their ruthless and honorable warriors: The Samurai.
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30. Curse of the Goddess Pele
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June 5, 1997 |
Explore the mythical history and enduring influence of Pele, the ancient volcano goddess of the Hawaiian Islands.
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31. Sacred Places
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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
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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
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July 3, 1997 |
A powerful tribe of headhunters once ruled the jungles of Ecuador.
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34. The Black Death
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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
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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
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August 14, 1997 |
Interviews with people who claim to have been healed by the waters highlight this penetrating look at one of Christianity's most celebrated sites.
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37. The Magic of Alchemy
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August 17, 1997 |
For almost two millenia, a mysterious group called alchemists have sought to understand the elements, and the secret of immortality.
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38. Knights Templar
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September 7, 1997 |
The search for answers to the enduring enigmas of the sword wielding monks.
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39. Reincarnation
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November 2, 1997 |
Is there life beyond the grave? If the soul exists, does it survive death? If so, when did the belief first arise that the soul may reincarnate, to be born anew in another physical body? What evidence exists to prove the theory of reincarnation?
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40. Dreamtime of the Aborigines
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May 3, 1998 |
Take a mesmerizing journey into the ancient, enigmatic culture of Australia's Aborigines, the oldest on earth.
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41. Machu Picchu: City In The Sky
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May 10, 1998 |
The structure of Machu Picchu (originally built by the Incas) was discovered by the intrepid explorer Hiram Bingham. We are still unsure today what its purpose was.
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42. Camelot
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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