antiquities

Recreates the sea battle that sank the German battleship Bismarck in World War II and recounts how the shipwreck was discovered in 1989.

Presents an overview of archaeology, including how ancient sites become buried and are relocated and techniques of excavating. Relates information archaeology has revealed about Amerindians.

The daily life and customs of prehistoric southwest Indian tribes are retraced from the designs on the remains of their pottery.

Describes the ancient Mexican ruins and discusses the culture, religion, and daily life of the people who preceded the Aztecs.