Provides information about some of the world's most significant archaeological sites around the world; features illustrations and interpretations of artifacts found at each location; and includes maps that pinpoint over 1,200 additional sites, as well as discussions of the science and techniques of archaeology.
British reporter Rob Luttrell teams up with biological anthropologist Christine Meyer to investigate when an archaeologist who discovered a site in Turkish Kurdistan that may be the Garden of Eden is found impaled on a pole shortly after being cursed by locals upset with the dig.
Presents the story of the discovery of the lost city of Pompeii buried in an eruption by Mount Vesuvius. Describes the excavation in the 1730s led by Rocque Joachin Alcubierre and Karl Jacob Weber. Discusses subsequent excavations that turned the ancient city into a tourist attraction by the early nineteenth century.
Discusses the tools and techniques of archaeologists to uncover artifacts and evidence from Pompeii and Herculaneum, ancient Roman cities that were destroyed in a volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Discusses the tools and techniques of archaeologists to uncover artifacts and evidence from ancient Rome in order to better understand who built "The Eternal City," how the Romans lived, and why the city of Rome fell.
Explores the history and culture of ancient India; and examines archaeological sites, such as Mohenjodaro, Mehrgarh, and the Great Stupa of Amaravati, and artifacts.
Explores the history and culture of ancient Greece; and examines major archaeological sites including buildings constructed during the age of Pericles and ancient treasures, wall paintings, statues, and other artifacts.
