excavations (archaeology)

Brief presentations of one hundred famous archeological sites and discoveries, including dinosaurs, the first humans, early civilizations, ending with the wreck of the Amsterdam in 1750.

Describes the destruction of the city of Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, and how its rediscovery nearly 1700 years later provided information about life in the Roman Empire.

Hoping to impress the new girl in her class while they work together on an archeological dig project, Amelia tries to improve by giving herself a makeover and almost loses a friend in the process.

Presents a short history of ancient China, and examines the early civilizations, the Great Wall, Terra Cotta army of Emperor Qin, and much more.

Examines the archaeological excavations of the lost cities of the Indus Valley civilization that flourished in South Asia between 2600 and 1900 BCE as well as their ancient writings, drawings, and artifacts, and discusses their eventual decline.

Describes the archaeological excavations that began on the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which had been buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79.

Describes an expedition to uncover and study a frozen mammoth in Siberia.

Highlights the many archaeological digs and findings in Egypt and discusses what life was like in ancient Egypt.

Discusses methods of archaeological excavations, ancient civilizations, the history of archaeology, and pioneers in the field.