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The Ancient World on Television                  June 8-14, 2009
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Monday, June 8
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5.00 p.m. |HINT|  Ancient Almanac: Leif Ericson: Voyages of a Viking.
Saga of the Viking thought to be the first European to land in
America. The son of the explorer Eric the Red, Leif brought
Christianity to Greenland and sailed to a place he called "Vinland",
which most scholars believe to be in modern New England.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Cities Of The Underworld: 10 - Beneath Vesuvius
Naples, Italy narrowly escaped meeting the same fate as its
neighboring city, Pompeii in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius wiped out
everything around it. The wind saved Naples that day, but life in the
shadow of this massive volcano is unlike any other--and so is its
underground. For centuries, Neapolitans have carved out their
underground, creating a parallel world where their secrets are safe.
Entire neighborhoods line the underworld, time capsules of ancient
life--with banks, bakeries and homes preserved below. From repelling
into an ancient Greek cavern to uncovering Nero's famous stage
underneath a modern apartment, host Don Wildman steps back almost 2000
years t

6.00 p.m. |HINT|History's Mysteries:  Witchcraft.
Once upon a time that cackling crone on a broomstick held the exalted
position of a healing woman who harnessed nature's secrets for
humanity's good. What happened in the Middle Ages to transform her
into a Christian symbol of evil? We'll study the psychological and
social causes of the European and Salem witch trials6.00 p.m.
|HISTU|Cities Of The Underworld: Maya Underground
Belize was the nerve center of the ancient Mayan civilization.
Hundreds of ruins dot the landscape and reveal clues to bloody
rituals, advanced architecture and a belief in an unforgiving
underworld of Mayan gods. Host Don Wildman ducks beneath the jungles
of Belize to uncover burial tombs, sacrificial altars, ritualistic
caves and the literal entrances to the Mayan underworld.

9.00 p.m. |NG| Stonehenge Decoded

10.00 p.m. |NG|Secrets of the Druids
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Tuesday, June 9
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4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Barbarians II: Saxons
Travel with the Saxon pirates as they ravage the British coast. In an
orgy of pagan worship, the early Saxon leaders sweep across Britain,
facing the Christians and their barbarian brothers in a bloody rivalry
for power and land. After witnessing the slaughter of his entire
family, Saxon prince, Edwin, flees across Britain, until he's strong
enough to face down his arch-enemy, Aethelfrith, to become one of the
greatest kings of his tribe. His power and fame are unparalleled until
the young king, Alfred, defends his people against the Viking
invaders, uniting his land, and defining what it means to be English.

4.00 p.m. |NG| Alexander the Great's Lost Tomb

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Barbarians: Huns.
The Huns were a mysterious people who fell upon the European continent
like the vengeance of God. Some say the Chinese built the Great Wall
to keep them out. In the 5th century, the Huns struck a divided and
decaying Roman Empire. The Romans tried to deal with them
diplomatically, even allowing children of Roman nobility to live as
guests (hostages) in Hun camps. One of these, Aetius, would become one
of Rome's greatest generals, and it was he who would face one of the
Huns' greatest rulers--Attila.

5.00 p.m. |NG| Explorer: Italy's Mystery Mummies

6.00 p.m. |NG| Explorer: Child Mummy Sacrifice

6.30 p.m. |HISTU| Cities Of The Underworld: Viking Underground
Dublin, Ireland is much more than a city full of pubs and pints. Pagan
burial tombs, subterranean defense tunnels, and mysterious burial
crypts line the underground below the rolling hills. Even an
underground river runs through the heart of the city where you'd least
expect to find it.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Temple To The Gods
In 20 B.C., the lost city of Heracleion was famous for its beaches,
palatial villas, sexually charged rites and miracle cures; its
crowning jewel, the Temple of Hercules, lay at the gateway to Egypt's
Nile River and was ruled by Cleopatra.

8.00 p.m. |NG|Secrets of the Star Disc

9.00 p.m. |NG|Egypt Unwrapped: Secrets of the Valley of the Kings
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Wednesday, June 10
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3.00 p.m. |HINT|Egypt beyond the Pyramids: The Great Pharaoh and His
Lost Children.
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and
the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing
children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary
temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his
children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks
takes us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of
several of Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest
family mausoleum.

4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Temple To The Gods
In 20 B.C., the lost city of Heracleion was famous for its beaches,
palatial villas, sexually charged rites and miracle cures; its
crowning jewel, the Temple of Hercules, lay at the gateway to Egypt's
Nile River and was ruled by Cleopatra.

6.00 p.m. |HINT|Bible Mysteries
The Bible has been studied by millions of people over thousands of
years--but it continues to mystify us even today. Did Noah's Ark
really exist--and is it trapped in the snow and ice on a mountaintop
in Turkey? Have archeologists found the remains of the evil cities of
Sodom and Gomorrah? Was the Shroud of Turin really the burial cloth of
Jesus Christ--or just a medieval forgery? And are there secret
messages and codes hidde

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Mysteries of the Garden of Eden
The biblical Garden of Eden was taken away from man because of his
sins. The Bible says Eden was located east of Israel where four rivers
meet--The Tigris and Euphrates and the Pison and Gihon. The later two
have long been considered mythical; however recent satellite
photography suggests these rivers did exist in Iraq. Another theory
places Eden's location beneath the Black Sea. Do texts other than the
Bible reinforce the idea of Eden? Both the Babylonian Epic of
Gilgamesh and Ancient Greek texts speak of a paradise lost. Sift
through the evidence to decode an age-old mystery about how paradise
was lost, and where it might be found.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD | Budapest - City of Caves
Budapest, Hungary is a burgeoning Easter European metropolis sitting
on top of an ancient secret - a secret that dates back to the dawn of
time. The caves beneath Budapest were formed during the ice age and
everyone from the cavemen to the communists have moved their city into
the depths of this parallel world. Host Eric Geller has special access
into this sealed up time capsule - where he'll uncover a top secret
WWII hospital, find the source of the boiling healing water used by
both the Romans and the Turks, and see the layers of support added
throughout the centuries to keep today's world from falling into the
one buried below.
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Thursday, June 11
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5.00 p.m. |HINT|  Ancient Almanac: Death Cult of the Incas.
The Catholic conquistadors who conquered the Incas received many
cultural shocks--particularly the Inca cult of the dead. We'll journey
back to discover why the Incas held lavish banquets with mummified
ancestors, sought their advice, and built lavish estates in their
honor.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries I | Ancient Discoveries- 9
In 2004, the American School of Classical Studies in Greece made a
surprising discovery of two limestone coffins which dated back 3000
years. The coffins were found in Ancient Corinth, some 60 miles west
of Athens. The archaeologist in charge of the dig, Guy Sanders, was
not only surprised by the quality of the sarcophagi but shocked by
their size and weight. The coffins weighed 3 tons, which meant they
could not have possibly been lifted into the graves by hand. He
concluded that the people of the Geometric Period must have used
massive machines to move them.
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Friday, June 12
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5.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Mysteries: The Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico.
Travel to the ancient city of Teotihuacán, home of the magnificent
pyramids and Temple of the Feathered Spirit.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| History's Mysteries: The Pirate's Lost City.
Initially established by Britain in 1655, Port Royal, Jamaica, quickly
became a pirate's haven--"the wickedest place on earth." We'll dive
underwater to examine the remains of the pirate city, sunk after an
earthquake and resulting tidal wave.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Real Family Of Jesus: Part 1
Little is known about Jesus' family: who they were and what role they
played in his public life; uncover evidence from the gospels and
archaeology that reveals Jesus as a part of a large extended family
that spearheaded the spread of Christianity.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Doing Da Vinci: Machine Gun
The guys take a shot at building a multi-cannon machine gun; they're
on high alert throughout the build because they're working with black
powder, an unstable substance that could detonate all on its own.

9.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Discoveries - Machines of the Gods
Gods and religion played an extremely important role in antiquity. The
problem with so many religions being worshipped by the Greeks and
Romans was how would the priests of these temples pay for their
upkeep? Great scholars such as Philon, Ctesibius and Heron were
patronized by the temples to create "magic". In return, they created
intriguing and mind blowing objects. It was a heavy mix of religion
and science. One of the most famous illusions was found in Alexandria
at the temple of Serapis, where an iron chariot was suspended in mid
air. It appeared to be the work of the gods.
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Saturday, June 13
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6.00 p.m. |HISTC|  METROPOLIS II | Constantinople
Constantinople - 1437. This thousand-year-old city, the wealthiest and
most beautiful city in Christendom stands isolated in the heart of the
Byzantine Empire. It is surrounded by the Ottoman Turks. Christian
Constantinople defies the Islamic onslaught only by virtue of its
massive defensive works and ramparts. However, unless they receive
help from Rome, all may be lost. Enter Nicolas Cusanus. The Pope
values him as a diplomat and entrusts him with the most difficult task
of bringing Constantinople’s Eastern Orthodox Church under the Shadow
of the Cross in exchange for help in defending the city against Islam.
At the same time, a delegation of the Pope’s enemies is also on its
way to Constantinople to foil Cusanus’s mission.

7.00 p.m. |HINT|  Engineering An Empire: The Aztecs.
In less than 200 years the Aztec's transformed themselves from a band
of wandering nomads to the greatest civilization the New World had
ever known. What records remain of this amazing feat indicate they did
it through brilliant military campaigns and by ingeniously applying
technology to master the harsh environment they faced. They built
their capital city where no city should have been possible: in the
middle of a lake. The Aztec also practiced human sacrifice on an
unprecedented scale and made many enemies. By the time the Spaniards
landed they had no trouble recruiting tribal allies to destroy the
Aztecs. Watch with host Peter Weller as we examine the architecture
and infrastructure behind the New World's greatest, and last,
indigenous society.
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Sunday, June 14
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  7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Genghis Khan: Rise Of The Conqueror
Follow the rise to glory of Genghis Khan, a man who became the
greatest conqueror the world has ever known, who measured his
territory not in thousands, but in millions of square miles.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Superpower of the Bible
The Hittites are the forgotten superpower of the Bible. Hattusha, the
capital was the heart of their empire. They were a highly advanced
military powerhouse who struck fear into the hearts of all their
enemies, yet the Hittites disappeared as quickly as they emerged--the
greatest vanishing act in history. Follow a team of historical
detectives as they use evidence from recent excavations, scientific
studies and historical documents to piece together clues to determine
what the ancient Hittite empire looked like. Computer graphics allow
viewers to fly over, enter the streets, walk through the halls and
peer into this lost world.
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television                 May 18-24, 2009
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Monday, May 18
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8.00 p.m. |HINT| Egypt Land of the Gods:  Cradle of Religion/Sacred
Spaces
In the past 5,000 years, Egypt has been home to many gods. Pharaohs,
Jews, Christians, and Muslims have all lived and worshipped there,
leaving monuments and symbols of their faith across the landscape. We
learn how the ancient gods and rituals impacted on modern religions to
create a spiritually unique country. We examine the progression of
religions--from ancient Pharaonic Polytheism to Judaism and Coptic
Christianity and the modern Islamic state--and the structures associated
with them. Part 1 of 2.

9.00 p.m. |NG|The Real George Washington

10.00 p.m. |DISCU|Doing DaVinci:Catapult
The crew attempts to recreate a giant catapult and soon discovers
manufacturing the bow that powers the device is more complicated than
expected. As the pressure builds, personalities clash and problems ensue
while testing the machine.

10.00 p.m. |HINT|Egypt Land of the Gods:  Death & Rebirth/Land of Magic

As we examine the many differences evident among Judaism, Christianity,
Islam, and the religion of the pharaohs, we learn that they did share in
the belief that a better life awaits us after death. And, we discover
that magic was an essential element of ancient Egyptian life in matters
ranging from health and wealth to love and war. Even after the pharaohs
disappeared and the ancient gods vanished, magic remained and was used
by Egyptian Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Host: Peter Woodward. Part 2
of 2.

10.00 p.m. |NG| The Real Abraham Lincoln
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Tuesday, May 19
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11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The History of Sex: From Don Juan to Queen Victoria.
This part of our sexual sweep through history covers the intensely
romantic (Don Juan, Casanova) and the darkly perverse (Marquis de Sade),
then moves on to the 19th century with its quirky views. It is the era
of Queen Victoria, yet mail-order pornography takes off. We also reveal
carnal kinks of the Pilgrims and Puritans.
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Wednesday, May 20
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6.00 p.m. |DTC|
When the power of Rome was concentrated into the hands of supreme
rulers, the empire began to corrode as the emperors led lives of
increasing depravity. We'll visit their mansions to get an inside look
at the splendor--and squalor--in which they lived, and insight into
their sometimes inexplicable acts.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Presidents 1885-1913.
  From Grover Cleveland to William Howard Taft, the Gilded Age of the
American Presidency, featured a new breed of men who occupied the White
House. It was an era of unbridled economic growth, combined with the
completion of America's "Manifest Destiny" policy, and dominated by the
emerging figure of Theodore Roosevelt. Defining moments include Grover
Cleveland's two nonconsecutive terms in office, William McKinley's
assassination, Teddy Roosevelt's anti-trust assaults on big-money
monopolies, and William Howard Taft's political estrangement from his
mentor and friend TR, which led to a split in the Republican Party.

9.00 p.m. |HINT|The Presidents 1913-1945.
The sixth hour looks at a challenging period of US history that was
marked by financial depression and two world wars. This era also
witnessed America's emergence as a player on the world stage and
ultimately a superpower. In 1917, Woodrow Wilson proclaimed American
entrance into World War One a crusade to make the world "safe for
democracy." After the war's end, he asserted international leadership in
building a new world order. Warren Harding watched as scandals rocked
his administration. Calvin Coolidge ushered the nation to a dangerous
economic precipice that became the Great Depression during Herbert
Hoover's years. And finally, we look at the three terms of Franklin
Delano Roosevelt, who helped the nation recover from the Depression and
led it through the Second World War.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| he History of Sex: The Middle Ages.
In this steamy history, we trace the evolution of sexual beliefs and
practices from the fall of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance.
We'll also uncover the conflicting extremes of medieval romance and
sex--from the bawdy life of European city dwellers to the staid and
dangerous practice of courtly love. Medieval scholars offer humorous and
interesting carnal tales of lusty knights, bawdy widows, naughty
priests, and chaste maidens.
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Thursday, May 21
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11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The History of Sex: Ancient Civilizations.
In this hour, we study sex in the ancient world--from Mesopotamians, who
viewed adultery as a crime of theft, to Romans, who believed that
squatting and sneezing after sex was a reliable method birth control. We
also look at revealing Egyptian and Greek practices--from the origins of
dildos, to intimate relations between Egyptian gods and goddesses, to
the use of crocodile dung as a contraceptive.
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Engineering An Empire  Carthage.
Carthage, a remarkable city-state that dominated the Mediterranean for
over 600 years, harnessed their extensive resources to develop some of
the ancient world's most groundbreaking technology. For generations,
Carthage defined power, strength and ingenuity, but by the third century
B.C., the empire's existence was threatened by another emerging
superpower, Rome. However, when the Romans engineered their empire, they
were only following the lead of the Carthaginians. From the city's grand
harbor to the rise of one of history's greatest generals, Hannibal
Barca, we will examine the architecture and infrastructure that enabled
the rise and fall of the Carthaginian Empire.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Ten Commandments
What's the real story behind history's most famous written document? Our
2-hour special examines the three different--and sometimes
contradictory--biblical accounts of Moses on the Mount, and then looks
at each of the 10 Commandments in historical context. Adultery, perjury,
murder, theft, graven images, Sabbath laws, coveting--what did they mean
then? And do they mean anything today? Also examined are the other 603
commandments prescribed by Moses that took a backseat to the more famous
first 10. What was in these commandments and why have they been largely
forgotten? Legal, religious and historical scholars, including legal
author Alan Dershowitz and Old Testament expert Daniel
Smith-Christopher, reveal how the issues raised by the 10 Commandments
have been viewed--and punished--throughout history. From ancient times
to modern times, see how the definitions, the laws, and morality have
changed within the parameters of history's most formidable "Top 10" list.

10.00 p.m. |HINT|Bible Battles
In one of the most hostile lands on the planet, an ancient people called
the Israelites forged an army and carved out an empire. Their ancient
military exploits are described in one of history's most famous
religious texts--the Old Testament of the Bible. But by reading between
the religious lines, military historians unlock the soldiers' secrets of
the Bible by examining the weapons, strategies, and the commanders, some
of whom are not always thought of as warriors, like Abraham, Moses, and
Deborah. In this 2-hour special, we explore the biblical world from a
military perspective from the time of Abraham until David's ascension to
the throne. Blood often flows more freely than holy water in the days of
the Old Testament, and the military secrets of the Bible have yet to be
revealed...until now!
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television May 11-17, 2009
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Monday, May 11
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5.00 p.m. |HINT| Cain and Abel: A Murder Mystery.

6.00 p.m. |HINT| Bible Mysteries

8.00 p.m. |HINT|Banned from The Bible
In a 2-hour special, we scrutinize ancient writings that didn't "make
the cut" in the battle to create a Christian Bible in the new religion's
first few centuries. Biblical archaeologists and scholars examine why
they were left out and if others might yet be found. Beginning with the
little-known Life of Adam and Eve, we also peruse the Book of Jubilees,
the Book of Enoch, the Gospel of Thomas, the Protevangelium of James,
the Gospel of Mary, the Gospel of Nicodemus, and the Apocalypse of Peter.

8.00 p.m. |NG|Herod's Lost Tomb

9.00 p.m. |NG|The Scorpion King

11.00 p.m. |DISCU| Doing DaVinci:Self Propelled Carts
It's Bill and Flash against Val and Jurgen when the wood team goes
head-to-head with the metal team to see who can build a better
self-propelled cart. Then, the two teams race their da Vinci-style carts
to compete for the glory of their build styles.
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Tuesday, May 12
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5.00 p.m. |HINT| Cities of Evil: Sodom and Gomorrah.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Wrath Of God: Snowbound: The Curse of the Sierra.
The mountains called the Sierra Nevada are among the most picturesque in
the U.S.--tourists marvel at the snowcapped peaks while skiing at Lake
Tahoe. But the "Snowy Mountains" have also produced disasters, including
the 1846 Donner Party tragedy that led to cannibalism and the 1982
avalanche that buried alive Anna Conrad for five days.

6.00 p.m. |DISCU|Barbarians: Vikings.
Nordic peoples from the coasts of Scandinavia, these raiders and
warriors were also explorers and merchants, whose slender ships carried
them from Arabia to the New World--hundreds of years before Columbus set
sail. After savage infighting among their own clans spurred development
of the longship, the Vikings struck out across the seas, seeking
plunder, slaves, and new lands. But in the end, they assimilated into
European cultures and became agents of social and political change.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt: Beyond The Pyramids
Meet the archaeologists who are uncovering long-lost temples, tombs and
treasures; examining recent discoveries that have altered our
understanding of the Kingdom of the Nile.
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Wednesday, May 13
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3.00 p.m. |HINT| Egypt beyond the Pyramids The Great Pharaoh and His
Lost Children.
Join us on an historical mystery tour back to Egypt's New Kingdom and
the era of Ramesses the Great to solve the puzzle of his missing
children. We learn of his dedication to his family at his funerary
temple, the magnificent Ramesseum, where we see how he depicted his
children on various temple walls and reliefs. Then, Dr. Kent Weeks takes
us through the mysterious and long-forgotten KV5, the tomb of several of
Ramesses' sons, which proves to be ancient Egypt's greatest family
mausoleum.

4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt: Beyond The Pyramids
Meet the archaeologists who are uncovering long-lost temples, tombs and
treasures; examining recent discoveries that have altered our
understanding of the Kingdom of the Nile.

5.00 p.m. |HINT| Jacob's Ladder.
Story of Jacob's magnificent stairway to heaven. Includes a trip to the
Middle East to explore 4,000-year-old ruins that some believe were the
palaces of Jacob and his son.
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Thursday, May 14
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5.00 p.m. |HINT| Moses at Mount Sinai.
Story of the search for the mountain where Moses spoke to God and
received the Ten Commandments. Explores the possibility that the site
could be at St. Catherine's monastery.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries I | Machines of the East
If the ancient Greeks had amazing engineers like Heron and Ctesibius,
the Islamic world would also have their geniuses in engineering and
ancient technology. The champion of the ancient Islamic world would be a
man working in 1206 AD called Al-Jazari. Donald Hill, a world leader in
ancient technology would say the following about the great Islamic
engineer: ‘It is impossible to over emphasize the importance of
Al-Jazari’s work in the history of engineering; it provides a wealth of
instructions for design, manufacture and assembly of machines’.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Holy Grail
Christ's cup from the Last Supper. Medieval poets sang its praises, and
King Arthur's knights chased it to the ends of the earth. Did Joseph of
Arimathea really claim the cup after the Last Supper and collect Jesus's
blood in it at the Crucifixion? Why are there so many Grail tales, no
two of which fully agree? And why does the scent of heresy linger about
the sacred cup? Many treasures are bigger, but none more precious or
elusive as we discover in this quest for the venerable vessel.
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Friday, May 15
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5.00 p.m. |HINT| The Ten Commandments.
Originally, the Ten Commandments didn't mean the same things as they do
today. How was adultery different in the ancient world? And what did it
mean to honor your father and mother? We'll study these intriguing
questions and more.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Templar Code:
For nearly two centuries, the Knights Templar were the medieval world's
most powerful order, a fearsome and unstoppable Crusader militia. Then
came accusations of unspeakable crimes. Who were the Templars, really?
How did they become so powerful, so fast, and why did they fall just as
quickly? Evidence hints that the Templars excavated under Jerusalem's
Temple of Solomon. What did they find there? Was it, as The Da Vinci
Code suggests, the true identity of the Holy Grail--the bloodline of
Christ? Or an unimaginable treasure, documented in the Dead Sea Scrolls,
buried 1,000 years before Christ's birth? We explore the Templar's
origin, how they lived, trained, fought and became a medieval world
power, and the suspicious circumstances behind their sudden downfall.
Plus, we reveal why these warriors, dead for seven centuries, and their
treasure still populate Hollywood blockbusters. Narrated by Ed Herrmann
and featuring preeminent Templar authors.
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Saturday, May 16
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3.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Ramses: Raging Chariots
What begins as a dispute over a buffer zone escalates quickly into a
struggle for regional dominance as two of the great Empires of the
Ancient world trade blows. The Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses is baited into
overextending his armies, believing the first fighting force to arrive
at the contested city of Kadesh will be victorious. But Ramses has been
deceived... the Hittite Army lies in wait. They strike when he is at his
weakest, and his troops exhausted. Ramses suffers desertion and heavy
losses. His weakened force is surrounded on three sides. Amazingly, the
pure fighting ability of the Egyptian soldiers is enough to enable them
to battle their way out of their corner and escape.

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Judgment Day at Marathon
After years of perceived disrespect, a gravely offended Persian army
sets sail to teach the insolent Athenians a lesson. The massive Persian
fleet seems predestined to overpower the small Athenian army, abandoned
by their allies the Spartans. But a brilliant defensive strategy, the
extreme mettle of Greek troops, and a runner whose route would go down
in history, all combine to drive the Persians back across the Aegean
defeated, dripping in their own blood. The Battle of Marathon sets up
one of the most famous battles between Greece and Persia... the Battle
of the 300.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Last Stand of The 300:
After Custer, Thermopylae is the most famous last stand in history. In a
narrow pass in Northern Greece, seven thousand Greek soldiers await an
onslaught of epic proportions. They will soon face the largest fighting
force ever assembled--the war machine of the mighty Persian Empire,
estimated at over a million men. The Greeks are led by three hundred of
the most ferocious warriors of the ancient world--the Spartans. Their
leader is the fearless King Leonidas, who after this battle would be
catapulted into legend. When it is over, every Spartan in the pass will
have sacrificed his life for freedom. Creating a fresh visual style and
using new technologies we will dramatically recreate the significant
events that lead to Thermopylae and the clash of arms.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Engineering An Empire Greece: Age of Alexander
438 BC. The Parthenon is complete. This masterpiece is the crowning
achievement for the Greek people. Without Alexander the Great, it is
possible Greece's Golden Era would have been just a footnote in history.
Tens of thousands would die during Alexander's relentless attacks on
Persia and Egypt, yet, his armies carried Greek life, culture and values
far abroad and this empire became known as the "Hellenistic" world.
Greece's amazing engineering achievements and ideas are still with us
today.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| Indian Warriors: The Untold Story of the Civil War
Though largely forgotten, some 20-30 thousand Native Americans fought in
the Civil War. Ely Parker was a Seneca leader who found himself in the
thick of battle at the side of General Ulysses S. Grant. Stand Waite, a
Confederate General and a Cherokee was known for his brilliant guerilla
tactics. Also highlighted is Henry Berry Lowery, who became known as the
Robin Hood of North Carolina. Respected Civil War authors Thom Hatch and
Lawrence Hauptman help reconstruct these stories, along with descendants
like Cherokee Nation member Jay Hanna, whose great-grandfathers fought
for both the Union and the Confederacy. Together, they reveal a new
perspective and the very personal reasons that drew these Native
Americans into the fray.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Angels & Demons Decoded:
Investigate the fascinating truths behind Dan Brown's (The Da Vinci
Code) first novel. From centuries-old secret societies to real-world
cryptography, from the high-stakes intrigue surrounding the installation
of a new Pope to the sometimes uneasy relationship between the Vatican
and leading scientists, this special will thrill and inform viewers
about this monumental time in world history. The clues Brown's hero
Robert Langdon follows in frantic pursuit of the Illuminati will inspire
further investigation--into religious conspiracies and the Freemasons,
secret "codes" hidden in Roman architecture and artwork--as well as
controversial theories about religious iconography. Features scenes from
the new movie as well as interviews with renowned symbologists, art
historians, religious scholars, scientists and other experts will help
unravel the mysteries and expose the diabolical plot to destroy the Church.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Beyond The Da Vinci Code: Beyond The Da Vinci Code.
Is it the greatest story ever told--or the greatest story ever sold? A
best-selling novel sparks a debate that could change Christianity
forever. Were Jesus and Mary Magdalene married and co-leaders of their
movement? Was Mary Magdalene, herself, the Holy Grail--the vessel said
to hold Jesus's blood--and mother of his descendants? Did the early
Church know this "truth" and deliberately mislead followers? Is there a
secret, ancient society, the Priory of Sion, which still protects this
bloodline? Have some of the most illustrious names in art and science
been members? These are some of the questions that Dan Brown's
best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code raises. We examine both sides of
the story--the conventional view of Christianity and the "alternate
history" proposed by Brown--so that viewers can decide.
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Sunday, May 17
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5.00 p.m. |DISCU|The Real Da Vinci Code Episode 1
'The Da Vinci Code' has been a phenomenal success with millions of
readers hooked, but what do historians think of the book? Discover the
facts about the Holy Grail and cut through the thicket of mystery that
surrounds the subject.

6.00 p.m. |DISCU|The Real Da Vinci Code Episode 2
'The Da Vinci Code' has been a phenomenal success with millions of
readers hooked, but what do historians think of the book? Discover the
facts about the Holy Grail and cut through the thicket of mystery that
surrounds the subject.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Roman Colosseum
Completed in 80 A.D., the Colosseum was inaugurated with 100 days of
games showcasing gladiatorial contests, wild beast hunts, public
executions and variety shows.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Lost Worlds The Pagans.
In the late Stone Age, the pagan people of the British Isles constructed
some of the greatest monuments of the ancient world. Fabulous
constructions of wood, earth, and stone arose. In this hour, we enter
the world of their builders. We travel from the ancient stone villages
of the Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland, to Stonehenge,
in Southern England. We reveal a startling new theory about the role
this extraordinary structure played in the lives of the pagans. With
computer animation, we reconstruct the monument as it appeared to them.
We then trace a forgotten ancient pathway to Stonehenge's lost
twin--Woodhenge, explore the secrets of Silbury Hill, the world's
largest man-made mound, and visit Maiden Castle, a fortress that
witnessed the pagan world's end.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch trials of 1692 were one of the darkest periods in early
American history; during a year-long period, more than 100 people were
imprisoned and 37 men, women, and children were killed because of their
purported involvement with witchcraft.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Donner Party
In the winter of 1846, 87 pioneers led their wagons into the Sierra
Nevada Mountains; four months later, only half of them came out alive;
uncover the truth behind the survivors' shocking claims of starvation,
death and cannibalism.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Angels vs. Demons: Fact or Fiction?
A hard-hitting yet witty look at the cutting-edge science and historical
reality behind the best-selling novel Angels and Demons. It's a battle
of fact vs. fiction in a world of antimatter, theology, conspiracies,
symbolism and cults.
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Channel Guide
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A&E The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television May 4-10, 2009
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Monday, May 4
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3.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Blackbeard: The Real Pirate Of The Caribbean
Some of the 2,000 artifacts found on Blackbeard's original ship are
investigated using CSI archaeology, as well as the remains of the
village where he lived; high-tech ballistics and CGI fight simulation
show the tactics and realities of sea battle.

3.00 p.m. |HINT|What the Victorians Did for Us: Rule Makers.
A series that explores Victorian ideas, inventions, and innovations that
still shape our world today. Subjects include speed, science, medicine,
standards, crime and punishment, social progress, conquerors, making it
big (the London subway system, the motor car, and the influence of
William Armstrong), and leisure activities. In 1875, the Bull Club
defined the perfect British Bull Dog in a book that was circulated to
breeders everywhere. From dogs to engineering from sports to space in
time, the world was becoming obsessed by standards and the rules that
define them. Adam Hart-Davis hosts.

3.30 p.m. |HINT| What the Tudors and Stuarts Did For Us: The Applyance
of Science.
The Stuarts introduced the world to a new concept--the scientific
experiment. At the time, scientific thought was still dominated by the
theories of Aristotle, who thought the way to reach the truth was for
clever men to argue. But Stuart scientists did not agree, believing that
to truly understand the world they needed to interact with it.
Scientists began experimenting with anything and everything, eventually
forming a scientific club. After attending one of their meetings, King
Charles II was so impressed he gave them permission to call themselves
the Royal Society for Improving Natural Knowledge. The Royal Society
remains one of the leading scientific institutions in the world. This
program enters the world of the Tudors and Stuarts to tell the stories
of their achievements. Host Adam Hart-Davis combines storytelling with
demonstration and occasional interviews to bring the glorious world of
the Tudors and Stuarts to life

5.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Pt. 1.
A chronicle of the legendary rulers of ancient Egypt and the immense
monuments they built to their own greatness. Their wonders include the
Great Pyramid of Giza, the temples of Karnak and Luxor, and the
treasures of King Tut.

8.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: King Tut's Mysterious Death
Two former FBI agents take on their coldest case yet: the death of
Tutankhamun. Using cutting edge science they spend almost four years
investigating. Will a CT scan of his mummy finally reveal a cause of
death? Was Tut murdered?

10.00 p.m. |DISCU|Doing DaVinci: Machine Gun
The guys take a shot at building a multi-cannon machine gun. The team is
on high alert throughout the build as they work with hazardous black
powder, an unstable substance that could detonate all on its own.
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Tuesday, May 5
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5.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 2.
A visit to the newly opened pyramid complex of the Pharaoh Snefru and
the ancient burial ground of Abydos.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Blackbeard: The Real Pirate Of The Caribbean
Some of the 2,000 artifacts found on Blackbeard's original ship are
investigated using CSI archaeology, as well as the remains of the
village where he lived; high-tech ballistics and CGI fight simulation
show the tactics and realities of sea battle.
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Wednesday, May 6
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5.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 3.
Akhenaten the Heretic King and Queen Nefertiti rock Egypt to its
foundations, and King Seti the First wages brilliant military campaigns
against Egypt's enemies.
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Thursday, May 7
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5.00 p.m. |HINT| The Greatest Pharaohs, Part 4
Cleopatra uses her cunning mix of politics and seduction in a desperate
bid to maintain her power, but fails.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Islands of Blood
Big Island & Oahu, 1790s: Warring chieftains engage in brutal
inter-tribal battles for domination of the Hawaiian archipelago. Green
Beret Terry Schappert delves into the brutal culture of the Hawaiian
warrior, including the deadly martial arts, vicious shark tooth combat
weapons and the rituals of human sacrifice that allowed a warrior king
to dominate the islands.
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Friday, May 8
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6.00 p.m. |HISTU|Deep Sea Detectives: Slave Ship Uncovered!
In July 1700, the Henrietta Marie, a slave ship heading home after
selling its cargo of "black gold", met disaster off Florida's coast.
Historians believe a hurricane drove her into a reef. Accidentally in
1972, remains of the ship were found and over three decades divers
recovered a portion of the hull and artifacts. In the summer of 2003, we
go underwater and onboard as researchers scour the waters off Key West,
determined to find the rest of her. With dramatic animations of the
ship's last moments.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU| History's Mysteries: Ship of Gold.
In 1857, en route to New York from California, the steamship Central
America vanished in a killer storm off North Carolina's coast, taking
with her 400 passengers and nearly 21 tons of gold bullion. Here is the
story of the worst US peacetime sea disaster, and how high-tech treasure
hunters recovered her fortune over 130 years later.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU|Doing DaVinci: Machine Gun
The guys take a shot at building a multi-cannon machine gun. The team is
on high alert throughout the build as they work with hazardous black
powder, an unstable substance that could detonate all on its own.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries I | Machines III
One thousand years ago, when Europe was still in the dark ages, China
was at the forefront of technology. Whilst Europe’s Renaissance is
celebrated through the innovations of Leonardo da Vinci, Columbus and
Renoir, few today realize that China experienced its own Renaissance
fathered by the legendary Su Song five hundred years earlier. For the
first time, this program unveils the remarkable story of how China
created a myriad of ingenious devices including cosmic machines able to
collect data on the stars, hydraulic hammers, water-controlled clocks
and even paper.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU|Doing DaVinci: Armored Tank
The team takes a shot at constructing one of DaVinci's most futuristic
designs: The Armored Tank. This machine, envisioned by DaVinci in the
15th Century could rival modern day inventions but will it work?

10.00 p.m. |DISCU|Doing DaVinci: Scythe Chariot
The danger level hits a new high when the team devotes their talent to
recreating Leonardo's deadly bladed chariot. But instead of horsepower,
the team updates Da Vinci's 15th century design with robot power.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Ancient Death Machines
Military innovation is consistently at the cutting edge of technological
advances. Almost all technology on the planet today owes its origins to
inventions driven by one purpose--war. From apocalyptic skyscraper siege
machines to ancient landmines and flamethrowers which had the potential
to extinguish hundreds of lives in minutes, most of today's lethal
weapons owe their origins to the inventors of the ancient world.
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Saturday, May 9
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5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Art of War:
Sun Tzu was the Nostradamus of warfare, and his book Art of War, written
2,400 years ago, is still the ultimate how-to book for winning. This
two-hour special brings his words to life. Shot like a graphic novel, it
weaves together several epic stories, including the story of Sun Tzu
himself, and a war soon after his death where a city is saved using his
tactics as China takes the first step toward unification. We'll also
follow other epic battles in history--Roman battles, The Civil War,
WWII, and present day--that illustrate more of Sun Tzu's lessons, to
detail how the people who understand his strategy are the most dangerous
weapons of all. And while his ideals were originally created for battle,
his lessons could be used by anyone who wants to win--whether at sports,
business, or life.

10.00 p.m. |HINT|Roman Vice
The flowering of the Roman Empire saw incomparable power and
civilization - and at the same time corruption, cruelty and depravity on
an unparalleled scale. Emperors from Augustus to Tiberius and Nero built
the biggest empire the world had ever seen, while presiding over a way
of life riddled with violence, deviancy and excess. This special visits
the archaeological sites of ancient Rome, talks to leading historians
world-wide and uses stylish reconstructions to describe and explain how
good and evil went side by side.
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Sunday, May 10
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6.00 p.m. |HISTC| CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD | Rome - The Rise
Rome, Italy is known for great food, edgy fashion...and its history. The
Roman Empire was the largest and most powerful in history, and pieces of
this great Empire can be found under practically every street in Rome.
But how did ancient Rome achieve its greatness? The answer lies
underground. From entire underground neighborhoods and one of the oldest
sewer systems in the world, to aqueducts and underground theaters, the
secret to Rome's success can be found beneath the streets. Many modern
engineering marvels are based on ancient Roman design, and the proof is
found in these subterranean locations. Join host Eric Geller as he goes
back to the founding of the Empire and traces technology back to the
beginning. We're peeling back the layers of time on Cities of the
Underworld: The Rise of Rome.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| History's Mysteries: Search For Noah's Ark
Examine the most intriguing theories, discoveries and claims about the
validity of Noah's Ark; the very first black and white footage shot on
Mt. Ararat, long considered one of the most likely resting places for
the Ark.

7.00 p.m. |HISTC| Secrets of the Freemassons
The one dollar bill…the nation’s capital…hidden messages from a society
so secret, no one knows its true purpose. The Freemasons. Who are these
men who swear never to break their code of silence? The biggest names in
history. Are they the masterminds of an age-old conspiracy? Or just a
brotherhood dedicated to helping mankind?

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Opus Dei & The da Vinci Code
Opus Dei – the alleged “villain” of The DaVinci Code – is a powerful,
influential and controversial Catholic organization. Journalist and
ex-monk Mark Dowd tackles popular perceptions, investigates criticisms
and goes inside Opus Dei itself to untangle fact from fiction.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Angels & Demons Decoded:
Investigate the fascinating truths behind Dan Brown's (The Da Vinci
Code) first novel. From centuries-old secret societies to real-world
cryptography, from the high-stakes intrigue surrounding the installation
of a new Pope to the sometimes uneasy relationship between the Vatican
and leading scientists, this special will thrill and inform viewers
about this monumental time in world history. The clues Brown's hero
Robert Langdon follows in frantic pursuit of the Illuminati will inspire
further investigation--into religious conspiracies and the Freemasons,
secret "codes" hidden in Roman architecture and artwork--as well as
controversial theories about religious iconography. Features scenes from
the new movie as well as interviews with renowned symbologists, art
historians, religious scholars, scientists and other experts will help
unravel the mysteries and expose the diabolical plot to destroy the Church.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Behind The Da Vinci Code:
Before Dan Brown's book The Da Vinci Code, there was Holy Blood, Holy
Grail, written by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln,
that is known for its revelation of the possibility of a sacred
bloodline continued by Jesus and Mary Magdalene. It was their research
on which Brown based much of his novel. Now, 30-some years since they
wrote their last follow-ups, Henry Lincoln continues to investigate the
source of the story. In this special, the man who launched the whole
story breaks his silence, allowing viewers to unlock his secrets and
addressing critics who say the whole thing is a hoax. We also explore
the connection to the Knights Templar.
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Channel Guide
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A&E The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television             April 27-May 3, 2009
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... an incredibly slow week ...

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Monday, April 27
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8.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets: The Spinx Unmasked
Dr Vassil Dobrev sets out to discover the truth about the Sphinx. Does
it really represent the pharaoh Khafre? Using scientific techniques,
Vassil finds a different explanation. That the Sphinx was created by a
by a pharaoh that history forgot: Djedefre.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Ramses: Raging Chariots
What begins as a dispute over a buffer zone escalates quickly into a
struggle for regional dominance as two of the great Empires of the
Ancient world trade blows. The Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses is baited into
overextending his armies, believing the first fighting force to arrive
at the contested city of Kadesh will be victorious. But Ramses has been
deceived... the Hittite Army lies in wait. They strike when he is at his
weakest, and his troops exhausted. Ramses suffers desertion and heavy
losses. His weakened force is surrounded on three sides. Amazingly, the
pure fighting ability of the Egyptian soldiers is enough to enable them
to battle their way out of their corner and escape.
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Tuesday, April 28
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Animal Gladiators
Explore the story behind ancient Rome's bloodsport, where human
gladiators were pitted against wild animals imported from the outer
reaches of the Roman Empire in battle; learn how these animals were
captured in the wild and transported back to Italy.
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Wednesday, April 29
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Animal Gladiators
Explore the story behind ancient Rome's bloodsport, where human
gladiators were pitted against wild animals imported from the outer
reaches of the Roman Empire in battle; learn how these animals were
captured in the wild and transported back to Italy.
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Thursday, April 30
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries I | Chinese Warfare
Historians have lionized the battlefield technology of the ancient
Romans, Greeks and Egyptians for centuries. Yet, as this program
reveals, in the East there is an extraordinary array of weaponry that
has been over looked by the history books: the war machines of ancient
China.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Ancient Computer?
Journey back in time for an eye-opening look at the amazing ancient
roots of technologies we like to think of as modern. New research
suggests that many of the inventions of the last 200 years may, in fact,
have already been known to the ancients. In this hour, we explore the
Antikythera mechanism, an ancient machine that was discovered deep in
the Aegean Sea. Could it perhaps have been an ancient computer? Could
Archimedes have had a hand in its creation?
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Sunday, May 3
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Blackbeard: The Real Pirate Of The Caribbean
Some of the 2,000 artifacts found on Blackbeard's original ship are
investigated using CSI archaeology, as well as the remains of the
village where he lived; high-tech ballistics and CGI fight simulation
show the tactics and realities of sea battle.
================================================================
                         Channel Guide
================================================================
A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television               April 20-26, 2009
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Monday, April 20
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10.00 p.m. |DISCU|Doing DaVinci: Siege Ladder
The crew attempts to build the renaissance master's most massive
design: a towering three-story siege ladder. But as creative
differences arise, tension threatens to pull the team apart.
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Tuesday, April 21
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| L.A. 10,000 B.C.
Examine how early humans in the Americas found themselves the hunted
instead of the hunters as they battled malevolent mega fauna.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Temple To The Gods
In 20 B.C., the lost city of Heracleion was famous for its beaches,
palatial villas, sexually charged rites and miracle cures; its
crowning jewel, the Temple of Hercules, lay at the gateway to Egypt's
Nile River and ruled by Cleopatra.
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Wednesday, April 22
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4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Lost Worlds: Jesus' Jerusalem.
Tens of thousands travel yearly to Jerusalem to visit where Jesus
walked, preached, suffered, was crucified, and buried. But since his
death, the city has been destroyed and rebuilt more than 20 times. Our
experts follow the evidence to reveal the city that Jesus would have
visited. They rebuild Herod's Temple Mount--in its time the largest
man-made structure. They explain the manipulation of light and stone
that created the Holy Sanctuary--said to "sparkle like a snow-capped
mountain in the sun." They explore the network of aqueducts, pipes,
tunnels, and pools that kept this desert city from thirst and enabled
it to handle an influx of pilgrims that routinely swelled its
population from 30,000 to 300,000. They seek the places where Jesus
performed miracles. And they map his final hours: including the real
route of the "Via Dolorosa"--the path that led to his place of
execution. With new research and CGI, we'll glimpse a world hidden for
more than 20 centuries.

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Lost Temple To The Gods
In 20 B.C., the lost city of Heracleion was famous for its beaches,
palatial villas, sexually charged rites and miracle cures; its
crowning jewel, the Temple of Hercules, lay at the gateway to Egypt's
Nile River and ruled by Cleopatra.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Lost Worlds: The Pagans.
In the late Stone Age, the pagan people of the British Isles
constructed some of the greatest monuments of the ancient world.
Fabulous constructions of wood, earth, and stone arose. In this hour,
we enter the world of their builders. We travel from the ancient stone
villages of the Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland, to
Stonehenge, in Southern England. We reveal a startling new theory
about the role this extraordinary structure played in the lives of the
pagans. With computer animation, we reconstruct the monument as it
appeared to them. We then trace a forgotten ancient pathway to
Stonehenge's lost twin--Woodhenge, explore the secrets of Silbury
Hill, the world's largest man-made mound, and visit Maiden Castle, a
fortress that witnessed the pagan world's end.

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decoding The Past: Mysteries of the Garden of Eden
The biblical Garden of Eden was taken away from man because of his
sins. The Bible says Eden was located east of Israel where four rivers
meet--The Tigris and Euphrates and the Pison and Gihon. The later two
have long been considered mythical; however recent satellite
photography suggests these rivers did exist in Iraq. Another theory
places Eden's location beneath the Black Sea. Do texts other than the
Bible reinforce the idea of Eden? Both the Babylonian Epic of
Gilgamesh and Ancient Greek texts speak of a paradise lost. Sift
through the evidence to decode an age-old mystery about how paradise
was lost, and where it might be found.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Modern Marvels: Da Vinci Tech.
Nearly 500 years after his death, Leonardo da Vinci still intrigues
us. Most people think of him as a great artist, but he was also a
remarkable scientist and inventor. His love of mechanics was
unparalleled and he filled his notebooks with pages of incredible
machines--from weapons of war to "Ships of the Skies", from submarines
and scuba suits to robots and an analogue computer...even contact
lenses and alarm clocks! How did a 15th-century man envision such
modern innovations? If we follow his plans, would any of his designs
work? We need wonder no more. With recent technological advances and
new materials, we're the first generation able to bring Leonardo's
drawings to life--to learn whether his "mechanical dreams" were
workable plans. We explore the fascinating intersection of his art,
science, and engineering marvels, and use them to offer insight into
this "Genius of Geniuses", who remains as elusive as Mona Lisa's
smile.
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Thursday, April 23
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3.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Viking Terror
Green Beret Terry Schappert, reveals why the Vikings were called the
"Hells Angels of the Middle Ages". He tests the weapons and tactics
used to pillage Europe. The Vikings do meet their match--the
Saxons--at the Battle of Maldon.

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Barbarian Massacre
A modern-day Special Forces Soldier (Green Beret Terry Schappert)
reveals the weapons and tactics that led to a shocking Barbarian
victory against the Roman army. The Romans, with the greatest army in
the world, are annihilated by Germanic tribes at Battle of Teutoburg
Forest.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Knight Fight
A modern day Green Beret (Terry Schappert) tests the legendary weapons
and strategies of the English Knights, leading to the ultimate battle
that destroyed the code of chivalry. Outnumbered English knights and
archers, led by King Henry V, slaughter French knights at Agincourt.

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Samurai Showdown
A modern day warrior, Green Beret Terry Schappert tests the deadly
weapons and psychological tactics of legendary Samurai. Legendary
samurai Musashi meets archrival Kojiro in climactic duel.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries I | Machines Of the Gods
At Olympia in Greece in the 5th century, a colossal statue of the God
Zeus stood in its temple. Reaching an incredible height of 14 meters
it was an awe inspiring sight. Its function was to show that the Gods
were an elemental force which had to be obeyed. It would later be
labelled as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Spartan Vengeance
Modern day warrior, Green Beret Terry Schappert goes beyond the myth
of the legendary Spartans, perhaps the most single-minded fighting
society in history. He tests the weapons and reveals the tactics that
led to the battle that finally avenged the devastating defeat of The
300 at Thermopylae.
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Saturday, April 25
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Ramses: Raging Chariots
What begins as a dispute over a buffer zone escalates quickly into a
struggle for regional dominance as two of the great Empires of the
Ancient world trade blows. The Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses is baited into
overextending his armies, believing the first fighting force to arrive
at the contested city of Kadesh will be victorious. But Ramses has
been deceived... the Hittite Army lies in wait. They strike when he is
at his weakest, and his troops exhausted. Ramses suffers desertion and
heavy losses. His weakened force is surrounded on three sides.
Amazingly, the pure fighting ability of the Egyptian soldiers is
enough to enable them to battle their way out of their corner and
escape.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Spartan Vengeance
Modern day warrior, Green Beret Terry Schappert goes beyond the myth
of the legendary Spartans, perhaps the most single-minded fighting
society in history. He tests the weapons and reveals the tactics that
led to the battle that finally avenged the devastating defeat of The
300 at Thermopylae.
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Sunday, April 26
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4.00 p.m. |NG|Ghost Ships of the Black Sea

4.00 p.m. |SCI|Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries
Dr Zahi Hawass and a team of leading archaeologists have selected the
ten most important discoveries in Egypt. From major battles, to
mega-construction, the discoveries uncover the amazing stories of the
lives of kings, queens and ordinary people.

5.00 p.m. |SCI| What the Ancients Knew:The Egyptians
Belief in the afterlife propelled the ancient Egyptian culture and
civilization. Using only rudimentary techniques and tools they created
unrivaled objects of perfection.

7.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets: The Unsolved Death of Cleopatra
For 2000 years, only one verdict has been recorded-suicide by
snakebite. Scientific evidence suggests this is not how Cleopatra
died. Criminal Profiler Pat Brown, and a team of experts apply 21st
century forensic analysis to re-open the investigation.

8.00 p.m. |SCI|Tomb Builders: Secrets of the Valley of the Kings
Over 20 pharaoh tombs rest in this famous funerary valley. Follow the
work of Dr. Kent Weeks as he maps the entire valley of dynastic tombs,
profiles the pharaohs, and tells the story of how each tomb was
constructed.

9.00 p.m. |SCI|Egypt's Mystery Chamber
We return to Egypt to solve the riddle of KV63. Evidence tells us that
though built as a tomb, it was never used as one. It's a funerary
cache, where embalmers hid for eternity the tools and results of a
mummification - perhaps that of King Tut himself.

10.00 p.m. |SCI|When Rome Ruled Egypt
A story of war, love, betrayal and treasure, When Rome Ruled Egypt
recounts the days of Roman occupation, and goes in search of the
immense riches they may have left behind.
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television               April 13-19, 2009
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All times Eastern

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Pretty slim pickin's this week ...
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Monday, April 13
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5.00 p.m. |NG|  Secrets of the Knights Templar

6.00 p.m. |NG| Who Really Killed Jesus?

10.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet
In 1281, Khubilai Khan, built the world's largest fleet. In one night,
4,000 ships sank in a hurricane and were destroyed. A team of
underwater archaeologists has discovered a ship that could be from
that fleet. Forensic analysis will tell the truestory.
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Tuesday, April 14
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5.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet
In 1281, Khubilai Khan, built the world's largest fleet. In one night,
4,000 ships sank in a hurricane and were destroyed. A team of
underwater archaeologists has discovered a ship that could be from
that fleet. Forensic analysis will tell the truestory.

6.00 p.m. |NG| Jesus: The Man

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| History's Mysteries: Sodom And Gommorah
The story of Sodom and Gomorrah has long been viewed as a cautionary
tale of the evils of sin, or a version of the apocalypse story, but is
it possible that it was based on an actual event?

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Real Family Of Jesus: Part 2
The traditional image of the Holy Family includes Jesus, Mary and
Joseph, but Jesus lived in a society in which the extended family was
the norm; find out how Jesus' network of relations inspired and
supported his work as founder of Christianity.
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Wednesday, April 15
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| History's Mysteries: Sodom And Gommorah
The story of Sodom and Gomorrah has long been viewed as a cautionary
tale of the evils of sin, or a version of the apocalypse story, but is
it possible that it was based on an actual event?

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Real Family Of Jesus: Part 2
The traditional image of the Holy Family includes Jesus, Mary and
Joseph, but Jesus lived in a society in which the extended family was
the norm; find out how Jesus' network of relations inspired and
supported his work as founder of Christianity.
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Thursday, April 16
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries I | Siege Of Troy
For three thousand years the Siege of Troy has remained steeped in
mystery. Who was Helen – the mysterious face said to have launched a
thousand ships? How was the vast wooden ship of Troy constructed? And
most provocatively of all… did the Siege of Troy ever really happen…?

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: The Last Crusaders
Modern day warrior, Green Beret Terry Schappert, reveals how 700
Christian soldiers defeated 40,000 Ottomans in one of history's
greatest siege battles. He demonstrates the tactics--including weapons
of fire--that led to victory.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Impossible Army Machines
The amazing successes and stunning failures of ancient military
engineers have directly affected the weapons and tactics we use today.
In fact, an ancient Greek weapon is still used on modern aircraft
carriers. How did the Chinese develop a catapult with a firing rate of
10 rounds per second? Did the living horse battlefield torpedoes of
the middle ages battlefield actually work? And, how did the great
Carthaginian general Hannibal cross the highest mountain range in
Europe using equipment still used by today's Special Forces,
dissolving solid rocks in his path using an ancient chemical version
of dynamite?
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Friday, April 17
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Moses: Death Chase
Most consider the Israelite Exodus out of Egypt an act of Divine
intervention. Whether inspired by God or not, the Exodus is not merely
a migration of slaves, but a military maneuver by a group of
combat-hardened mercenaries. An enraged Pharaoh releases his army to
hunt the Israelites down after they sack an Egyptian town as they make
their exit. But Moses's sharp military mind and intimate knowledge of
the terrain prove more than the massive, heavily armed Egyptian army
can handle. While the Israelites perform a complicated night water
crossing, Moses lures the Egyptians to a watery grave in the Sea of
Reeds.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Mega-Structures of the Deep
Our modern day landscapes are littered with the remains of ancient
superstructures. Now, cutting edge archaeology is beginning to reveal
that this century's most exciting discoveries actually lie at the
bottom of the ocean.
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Sunday, April 19
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Modern Marvels: Egyptian Pyramids
Scholars discuss the many mysteries that still surround the building
of the ancient pyramids of Egypt; the painstaking steps that the
ancient Egyptians might have taken to help them build these
architectural wonders.
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television               April 6-12, 2009
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Monday, April 6
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3.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Aztec Temple Of Blood
The world's largest mass sacrifice reportedly took place in a South
American temple dedication in 1487 among worshipping Aztecs; with
20,000 people killed over a four day period, could such a large-scale
human sacrifice have been logistically possible?

6.00 p.m. |DISCU|Who Was Jesus? Childhood
The dramatic reality of the Age of Jesus. A journey through the Holy
Land with three expert guides who investigate the latest
archaeological and historical evidence to put together a portrait of
the early years of Jesus and the forces that shaped his life

7.00 p.m. |DISCU|Who Was Jesus? The Mission
Three experts unearth the reality of Jesus's life and times, and
discover a world of starvation, injustice and desperation for
salvation. Jesus was one of many miracle makers who sought to make
their people free.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU|Who Was Jesus? The Last Days
Jesus entered Jerusalem at the start of the final week of his life.
Everything he did was a political challenge to the Roman authorities
and the High Priest of the Temple. Three experts unearth the reality
of his attempt to free his people from oppression

8.00 p.m. |NG| In Search of Jesus' Tomb

9.00 p.m. |DISCU|The DaVinci Shroud
The Turin Shroud is the world?s most famous religious relic, believers
think it once wrapped the crucified body of Jesus Christ, but is the
shroud a fake? Could it be the work of Leonardo Da Vinci - the
greatest artist of all time?

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Crucifixion:
Throughout history, crucifixion has been one of the cruelest and most
excruciating ways to die. Approximately 500 years before the
crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the Persian King Darius crucified
political opponents and both Alexander the Great and Caligula used
crucifixion as a means of punishment and entertainment. Watch as a
team of forensic experts reconstruct a 2000-year-old body using the
only physical evidence of a crucifixion ever discovered. Modern day
footage will show real crucifixions that take place in the
Philippines. Recreations will be used along with extensive CGI
animation and CSI forensic-style graphics to illustrate the different
types of crucifixion techniques throughout history and how it
eventually kills its victim.

9.00 p.m. |NG|Secrets of the Knights Templar

10.00 p.m. |DISCU|Lost Gospels
Biblical Mysteries Explained examines the lost books of the Bible.
We'll travel from the desert of Egypt to the labs of the Smithsonian
Institution to uncover the secrets of the banned gospels of Mary
Magdalene, Peter the Apostle, and Judas Iscariot.

10.00 p.m. |NG| Who Really Killed Jesus?

10.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets:True Gladiator
The blood of Roman Gladiators kept an Empire entertained for more than
500 years. This film joins a team of forensic scientists to analyse
their skeletons, expose the myths and resurrect the life of a real
Gladiator.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Lust
Christianity says lust is a sin but the Greek and Roman empires
celebrated it. The history of the sin of lust reveals surprising
twists--including Gnostic Christian orgies, Puritan anti-fornication
laws, and exorcists who battled the demon of lust called Asmodeus.
Today scientists believe the sin of lust maybe more genetics than
choice... but can they prove it?
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Tuesday, April 7
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| History's Mysteries: Search For Noah's Ark
Examine the most intriguing theories, discoveries and claims about the
validity of Noah's Ark; the very first black and white footage shot on
Mt. Ararat, long considered one of the most likely resting places for
the Ark.

8.00 p.m. |NG|The Hunt for the Lost Ark

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Real Family Of Jesus: Part 1
Little is known about Jesus' family: who they were and what role they
played in his public life; uncover evidence from the gospels and
archeology that reveals Jesus as a part of a large extended family
that spearheaded the spread of Christianity.

10.00 p.m. |NG| Jesus: The Man

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Anger
The sin of anger is the sin that kills. The prophet Moses was prone to
fits of rage. The mythic warriors of Sparta meditated in order to
banish the sin of anger before a battle. Italian writer Dante placed
those that committed the sin of anger in the "Fourth Circle of Hell,"
tearing each other limb from limb for eternity. Those who study
demonology claim the sin of anger is really the possession of the body
by the demon Ammon. Today, neuroscientists believe they've found the
emotion of anger in the "amygdala." So, is the sin of anger demonic or
chemical?
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Wednesday, April 8
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Real Family Of Jesus: Part 1
Little is known about Jesus' family: who they were and what role they
played in his public life; uncover evidence from the gospels and
archeology that reveals Jesus as a part of a large extended family
that spearheaded the spread of Christianity.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Envy
The medieval philosopher St. Thomas Aquinas said that those guilty of
the sin of envy take "pleasure at another's misfortune." Italian
writer Dante characterized the envious as "sinners [who] have their
eyes sewn shut because they enjoyed watching others brought low." The
sin of envy has led to murder, revolution and even the fall of
empires. Yet in today's image-saturated world, has the sin of envy
gone from vice to virtue?
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Thursday, April 9
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6.00 p.m. |SCI|What the Ancients Knew: The Romans
Backed by the legions, military and engineering skills, the Romans
built one of the largest empires in human history. Technology helped
shape the ancient world and reverberates in our western lifestyle and
amenities today.

7.00 p.m. |SCI| What the Ancients Knew:The Chinese
Ancient Chinese researchers harnessed the power of the earth, wind,
water and fire to provide emperors practical solutions for ruling
empires. Many inventions such as movable type and the multistage
rocket are creations of ancient Chinese scientists.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries
The ancient world is littered with mythical references about automatic
robotic machines. Stories such as the mythical golden robot built by
Hephaistos, which would roam the island of Crete three times a day,
protecting its wealth. Its name was Talos and was depicted in the
1960’s film ‘Jason and the Argonauts’. The Gods were also famed to
have been surrounded by self moving ‘tripods’, doors which open with
acoustical signals and anthropomorphic robots.

8.00 p.m. |SCI|What The Ancients Knew: India
Long before the Western world was known, India provided the world with
its riches. However, India's invaluable contributions to science and
technology have all too often been overlooked. Few know how profoundly
India has shaped the modern world.

9.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Egypt's Mystery Tomb
When the tomb of King Tut was found in 1922, many believed the Valley
of the Kings had given up all it's secrets. Now, archaeologists have
found a new tomb just a few metres away. We will follow the experts as
they discover just what, or who, lies inside.

10.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Alexander the Great: A
Case For Murder?
Suspicion has surrounded the untimely demise of Alexander the Great
since the day he died. Now modern science could finally tell us what
really happened. This film pieces together the forensic evidence to
solve a 2,300 year old murder mystery.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
Simply put, the sin of sloth is the sin of the lazy. According to
medieval theologians, it can doom a person to Hell. Some scientists
suggest that the sin of sloth may actually be a medieval diagnosis of
clinical depression. Is it a sin or a disease? The historical cures
for the sin of sloth range from ancient Greek doctors who fought it
with herbs, to medieval monks who prescribed prayer and fasting, to
early-20th-Century doctors who battled "lack-of-pep" with grafted goat
glands.
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Friday, April 10
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5.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Alexander the Great: A
Case For Murder?
Suspicion has surrounded the untimely demise of Alexander the Great
since the day he died. Now modern science could finally tell us what
really happened. This film pieces together the forensic evidence to
solve a 2,300 year old murder mystery.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony
The sin of gluttony isn't mentioned in the Bible, but as early as the
4th century those of Christian faith believed that eating to much
could send you to Hell. During the Dark Ages theologians believed
there were seven ways to commit the sin of gluttony, from "eating too
much" to "eating too daintily." Italian writer Dante said those who
committed the sin of gluttony would be punished in hell by being
force-fed toads and vermin. This sin is thought to be the cause of
obesity and alcoholism--and crusaders fought against the sin with
everything from religious fasts to Prohibition.
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Saturday, April 11
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2.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Barbarian Massacre
Germany, 9 AD: The Romans, with the greatest army in the world, are
annihilated by Germanic tribes at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. What
does it take to be a warrior? Travel the globe alongside modern-day
warrior, SFC Terry Schappert, and go inside the culture of some of the
most famous warriors of all time to explore their weaponry, tactics
and, ultimately, their psyche.

3.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Viking Terror
What does it take to be a warrior? Travel the globe alongside
modern-day warrior, SFC Terry Schappert, and go inside the culture of
some of the most famous warriors of all time to explore their
weaponry, tactics and, ultimately, their psyche. Norway and
Poland--991 AD: The Hells Angels of the Middle Ages pillage Europe,
but they meet their match--the Saxons--at the Battle of Maldon.

4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Maya Armageddon
Recent archeological discoveries unearth secrets of a fierce warrior
society--one built on human sacrifice, bizarre rituals and deadly
weapons. A bloody battle at the ancient city of Dos Pilas leads to the
downfall and disappearance of this powerful pre-Columbian warrior
society.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Quest for the Lost Ark:
The existence and location of the Ark of the Covenant has remained one
of the most enduring mysteries in archaeology. Professor Tudor Parfitt
from London's School of Oriental and African Studies will reveal where
he believes the Ark is. Parfitt is well-known for discovering that the
Lemba tribe in Zimbabwe is one of the lost tribes of Israel. Follow
this global quest-detective as he decodes ancient texts and pieces
together clues. Ultimately he builds a picture of what he thinks the
Ark looks like and where it is. The journey takes viewers through
Israelite wars, Philistine shrines, Solomon's Temple and Africa to the
final, critical clue which led Parfitt to its current location.

6.00 p.m. |NG| Jesus: The Man

7.00 p.m. |NG|  Explorer: Italy's Mystery Mummies

8.30 p.m. |HISTU| Banned from The Bible:
In a 2-hour special, we scrutinize ancient writings that didn't "make
the cut" in the battle to create a Christian Bible in the new
religion's first few centuries. Biblical archaeologists and scholars
examine why they were left out and if others might yet be found.
Beginning with the little-known Life of Adam and Eve, we also peruse
the Book of Jubilees, the Book of Enoch, the Gospel of Thomas, the
Protevangelium of James, the Gospel of Mary, the Gospel of Nicodemus,
and the Apocalypse of Peter.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Banned from The Bible II:
Take another look at ancient texts that were edited out of the Bible.
Are they the missing links to Christ's true teachings, or heretical
attempts to rewrite history? Explore the kabalistic stories of angels
and demons disavowed by orthodox leaders, and the apocalyptic visions
and the sexual imagery that were barred from the Old Testament. Why
was Peter's account of a "Lord of The Rings"-style battle of wits and
magic repressed by Rome? With discoveries being made all across the
world--in caves, ruined temples, ancient libraries and
monasteries--these tantalizing fragments continue to be found and
debated. Are they heresy or hidden truth?
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Sunday, April 12
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12.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Trojan Horse
Greek poet Homer writes of an abducted princess, a 10-year siege of
the city of Troy and a clever trick in the form of a wooden horse that
brought the war to a swift and bloody end; but how much of the story
is fact – and how much is romanticized fiction?

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Real Family Of Jesus: Part 1
Little is known about Jesus' family: who they were and what role they
played in his public life; uncover evidence from the gospels and
archeology that reveals Jesus as a part of a large extended family
that spearheaded the spread of Christianity.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Real Family Of Jesus: Part 2
The traditional image of the Holy Family includes Jesus, Mary and
Joseph, but Jesus lived in a society in which the extended family was
the norm; find out how Jesus' network of relations inspired and
supported his work as founder of Christianity.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Moses: Death Chase
Most consider the Israelite Exodus out of Egypt an act of Divine
intervention. Whether inspired by God or not, the Exodus is not merely
a migration of slaves, but a military maneuver by a group of
combat-hardened mercenaries. An enraged Pharaoh releases his army to
hunt the Israelites down after they sack an Egyptian town as they make
their exit. But Moses's sharp military mind and intimate knowledge of
the terrain prove more than the massive, heavily armed Egyptian army
can handle. While the Israelites perform a complicated night water
crossing, Moses lures the Egyptians to a watery grave in the Sea of
Reeds.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decoding The Past: Mysteries of the Garden of Eden
The biblical Garden of Eden was taken away from man because of his
sins. The Bible says Eden was located east of Israel where four rivers
meet--The Tigris and Euphrates and the Pison and Gihon. The later two
have long been considered mythical; however recent satellite
photography suggests these rivers did exist in Iraq. Another theory
places Eden's location beneath the Black Sea. Do texts other than the
Bible reinforce the idea of Eden? Both the Babylonian Epic of
Gilgamesh and Ancient Greek texts speak of a paradise lost. Sift
through the evidence to decode an age-old mystery about how paradise
was lost, and where it might be found.
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television               March 30 - 22, 2009
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All times Eastern

Please visit our blog:

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n.b. official descriptions are provided by the respective
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Monday, March 30
================================================================
8.00 p.m. |NG| In Search of Jesus' Tomb

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Caesar: Super Siege
It's 52 BC and the great Roman Commander Julius Caesar is butchering
is way through Gaul. Thanks in large part to the iron will of Caesar,
the Romans complete their long quest for total Mediterranean
dominance, defeating the Gauls in the final battle of the Gallic Wars.
For a period of time though, Gallic victory seemed possible.
Out-numbering the Romans five to one, they held the high ground, on
the hilltop fortress city of Alesia. Caesar besieges Alesia, however,
and builds a wall around the city cutting it off from all possible
supply lines. When Gallic reinforcements arrive to break the blockade,
Caesar puts a startling twist on his strategy by constructing a second
wall between his army and the reinforcements. It is siege upon siege,
but Caesar knows the Romans, although fewer in numbers, are better
supplied.

9.00 p.m. |NG| Secrets of the Knights Templar

10.00 p.m. |NG|  Who Really Killed Jesus?

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Barbarian Massacre
Germany, 9 AD: The Romans, with the greatest army in the world, are
annihilated by Germanic tribes at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. What
does it take to be a warrior? Travel the globe alongside modern-day
warrior, SFC Terry Schappert, and go inside the culture of some of the
most famous warriors of all time to explore their weaponry, tactics
and, ultimately, their psyche.
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Tuesday, March 31
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Who Killed Julius Caesar
Historians, writers and filmmakers have puzzled over the assassination
of Julius Caesar for centuries; using the latest technology and modern
profiling techniques, experts reveal the truth behind history's most
famous crime.

8.00 p.m. |NG| The Hunt for the Lost Ark

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Roman Colosseum
Completed in 80 A.D., the Colosseum was inaugurated with 100 days of
games showcasing gladiatorial contests, wild beast hunts, public
executions and variety shows.

9.00 p.m. |NG| Secrets of Jerusalem's Holiest Sites

10.00 p.m. |NG| Jesus: The Man
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Wednesday, April 1
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Who Killed Julius Caesar
Historians, writers and filmmakers have puzzled over the assassination
of Julius Caesar for centuries; using the latest technology and modern
profiling techniques, experts reveal the truth behind history's most
famous crime.

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Roman Colosseum
Completed in 80 A.D., the Colosseum was inaugurated with 100 days of
games showcasing gladiatorial contests, wild beast hunts, public
executions and variety shows.
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Thursday, April 2
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries I | Ancient Discoveries- 9
In 2004, the American School of Classical Studies in Greece made a
surprising discovery of two limestone coffins which dated back 3000
years. The coffins were found in Ancient Corinth, some 60 miles west
of Athens. The archaeologist in charge of the dig, Guy Sanders, was
not only surprised by the quality of the sarcophagi but shocked by
their size and weight. The coffins weighed 3 tons, which meant they
could not have possibly been lifted into the graves by hand. He
concluded that the people of the Geometric Period must have used
massive machines to move them.

10.00 p.m. |DISCU| Treasure Quest: The Curse of the Black Swan
Odyssey recovers an estimated half billion dollars worth of silver and
gold coins. Spain believes it's from a 19th-century Spanish frigate
and demands it back. Part legal battle, part high seas drama -- who
will gain final possession of the treasure?

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Knight Fight
England v. France, 1415: Outnumbered English knights and archers, led
by King Henry V, slaughter French knights at Agincourt. What does it
take to be a warrior? Travel the globe alongside modern-day warrior,
SFC Terry Schappert, and go inside the culture of some of the most
famous warriors of all time to explore their weaponry, tactics and,
ultimately, their psyche.
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Friday, April 3
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: David: Giant Slayer
It's 1000 BC and the Israelites are battling the Philistines. After
wresting control of the throne of Israel in a bloody civil war, David
moves quickly to destroy those who challenge his right to the throne,
and then turns his sword on his political enemies. Finally, David sets
his sites on a new target--the beautiful Bathsheba, but she is already
married. For someone like David this is a minor impediment. He sends
her husband to his death in battle, a battle that eventually propels
Israel into becoming an empire.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Hannibal: The Annihilator
Hannibal's merciless attacks on Roman soil dealt a near fatal blow to
the soon-to-be Empire. Sworn by his father to a blood oath against the
Romans, Hannibal of Carthage does the unthinkable... he marches 40 war
elephants and a massive army over the Alps to gain an element of
surprise. In three key battles--Hannibal uses terrain, intimidation
and his iron will to annihilate the Roman Legions, killing every Roman
soldier that he possibly can.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Caesar: Super Siege
It's 52 BC and the great Roman Commander Julius Caesar is butchering
is way through Gaul. Thanks in large part to the iron will of Caesar,
the Romans complete their long quest for total Mediterranean
dominance, defeating the Gauls in the final battle of the Gallic Wars.
For a period of time though, Gallic victory seemed possible.
Out-numbering the Romans five to one, they held the high ground, on
the hilltop fortress city of Alesia. Caesar besieges Alesia, however,
and builds a wall around the city cutting it off from all possible
supply lines. When Gallic reinforcements arrive to break the blockade,
Caesar puts a startling twist on his strategy by constructing a second
wall between his army and the reinforcements. It is siege upon siege,
but Caesar knows the Romans, although fewer in numbers, are better
supplied.
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Saturday, April 4
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7.00 p.m. |NG|  Explorer: Italy's Mystery Mummies
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Sunday, April 5
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1.00 p.m. |DISCU|Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen  Episode 1
More powerful than Cleopatra or Nefertiti, Hatshepsut was Egypt's
greatest female ruler. And then she disappeared. Egypt's preeminent
archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, investigates several mummies that may well
be the remains of this powerful queen.

2.00 p.m. |DISCU| Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen Episode 2
More powerful than Cleopatra or Nefertiti, Hatshepsut was Egypt's
greatest female ruler. And then she disappeared. Egypt's preeminent
archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, investigates several mummies that may well
be the remains of this powerful queen.

3.00 p.m. |DISCU| Nefertiti Resurrected (Part 1)
In a tomb in the Valley of the Kings lies one of Egypt's greatest
secrets. Three mummies rest hidden in a small chamber behind a secret
wall. A leading Egyptologist believes one of the bodies belongs to
Nefertiti, a famous queen of ancient Egypt.

4.00 p.m. |DISCU|Nefertiti Resurrected (Part 2)
In a tomb in the Valley of the Kings lies one of Egypt's greatest
secrets. Three mummies rest hidden in a small chamber behind a secret
wall. A leading Egyptologist believes one of the bodies belongs to
Nefertiti, a famous queen of ancient Egypt.

5.00 p.m. |DISCU| Exodus
Biblical Mysteries Explained examines the Exodus. Is there any truth
to this tale of plagues, parting of the Red Sea, and a man named
Moses? New scientific theories will be examined that support the
extraordinary tale of Exodus.

6.00 p.m. |DISCU| Unwrapping the Shroud: New Evidence
The Shroud of Turin was believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus. But
in 1988, radiocarbon dating concluded it was a medieval hoax. New
scientific evidence poses the first substantive challenge-reopening
debate about the Shroud's authenticity.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Aztec Temple Of Blood
The world's largest mass sacrifice reportedly took place in a South
American temple dedication in 1487 among worshipping Aztecs; with
20,000 people killed over a four day period, could such a large-scale
human sacrifice have been logistically possible?

7.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Battles BC: Caesar: Super Siege
It's 52 BC and the great Roman Commander Julius Caesar is butchering
is way through Gaul. Thanks in large part to the iron will of Caesar,
the Romans complete their long quest for total Mediterranean
dominance, defeating the Gauls in the final battle of the Gallic Wars.
For a period of time though, Gallic victory seemed possible.
Out-numbering the Romans five to one, they held the high ground, on
the hilltop fortress city of Alesia. Caesar besieges Alesia, however,
and builds a wall around the city cutting it off from all possible
supply lines. When Gallic reinforcements arrive to break the blockade,
Caesar puts a startling twist on his strategy by constructing a second
wall between his army and the reinforcements. It is siege upon siege,
but Caesar knows the Romans, although fewer in numbers, are better
supplied.

8.00 p.m. |DISCU| Who Was Jesus? Childhood
The dramatic reality of the Age of Jesus. A journey through the Holy
Land with three expert guides who investigate the latest
archaeological and historical evidence to put together a portrait of
the early years of Jesus and the forces that shaped his life

9.00 p.m. |DISCU| Who Was Jesus? The Mission
Three experts unearth the reality of Jesus's life and times, and
discover a world of starvation, injustice and desperation for
salvation. Jesus was one of many miracle makers who sought to make
their people free.

10.00 p.m. |DISCU|Who Was Jesus? The Last Days
Jesus entered Jerusalem at the start of the final week of his life.
Everything he did was a political challenge to the Roman authorities
and the High Priest of the Temple. Three experts unearth the reality
of his attempt to free his people from oppression
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                         Channel Guide
================================================================
A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
================================================================
Useful Addresses
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================================================================
The Ancient World on Television               March 16 - 22, 2009
================================================================
All times Eastern

Please visit our blog:

http://www.atrium-media.com/rogueclassicism/

n.b. official descriptions are provided by the respective
networks' websites

================================================================
Monday, March 16
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3.00 p.m. |DCIVC| History's Mysteries: Hidden Tomb Of Antiochus
King Antiochus was the ruler of an ancient kingdom in what is now
southern Turkey; because of an ancient Greek inscription that points
the way to his tomb, he has not had an easy rest in the last several
decades.

6.00 p.m. |SCI|What The Ancients Knew: The Japanese
Japan has a recorded history of only 1600 years. In the eye of
history, Japan's economic success happened overnight, and yet it
didn't come out of the blue. Cultivating an ancient legacy, modern
Japan continues to hold onto her past.

7.00 p.m. |SCI| What the Ancients Knew: The Egyptians
Belief in the afterlife propelled the ancient Egyptian culture and
civilization. Using only rudimentary techniques and tools they created
unrivaled objects of perfection.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Hannibal: The Annihilator
Hannibal's merciless attacks on Roman soil dealt a near fatal blow to
the soon-to-be Empire. Sworn by his father to a blood oath against the
Romans, Hannibal of Carthage does the unthinkable... he marches 40 war
elephants and a massive army over the Alps to gain an element of
surprise. In three key battles--Hannibal uses terrain, intimidation
and his iron will to annihilate the Roman Legions, killing every Roman
soldier that he possibly can.

8.00 p.m. |SCI|Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries
Dr Zahi Hawass and a team of leading archaeologists have selected the
ten most important discoveries in Egypt. From major battles, to
mega-construction, the discoveries uncover the amazing stories of the
lives of kings, queens and ordinary people.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: David: Giant Slayer
It's 1000 BC and the Israelites are battling the Philistines. After
wresting control of the throne of Israel in a bloody civil war, David
moves quickly to exterminate his enemies. He crucifies anyone who
challenges his right to the throne and then turns his sword on his
political enemies. Finally, David sets his sites on a new target--the
beautiful Bathsheba, but she is already married. For someone like
David this is a minor impediment. He sends her husband to his death in
battle, a battle that eventually propels Israel into becoming an
empire.

10.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Egypt's Mystery Tomb
When the tomb of King Tut was found in 1922, many believed the Valley
of the Kings had given up all it's secrets. Now, archaeologists have
found a new tomb just a few metres away. We will follow the experts as
they discover just what, or who, lies inside.
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Tuesday, March 17
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5.00 p.m. |NG| Secrets of the Star Disc

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of The Dead: Celtic Sacrifice/bodies Under The Bed
RATED 18+. Could the Celts be responsible for 2,000-year-old
ritualistic murders in Turkey?; a grisly mystery is unearthed in one
of humankind's earliest settlements when bodies are found under beds.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Khubilai Khan: Fall Of The Mongol Hordes
The night before his invasion of Japan, Kubla Khan's fleet of 4,000
ships was decimated by a catastrophic hurricane; a team of underwater
archaeologists uses the wreck of a huge Mongol warship to revisit the
final moments of Khan's legendary glory.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decoding The Past: Mayan Doomsday Prophecy
The world is coming to an end on December 21, 2012! The ancient Maya
made this stunning prediction more than 2,000 years ago. We'll peel
back the layers of mystery and examine in detail how the Maya
calculated the exact date of doomsday. Journey back to the ancient
city of Chichen Itza, the hub of Maya civilization deep in the heart
of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, to uncover the truth about this
prophecy. The Maya were legendary astronomers and timekeepers--their
calendar is more accurate than our own. By tracking the stars and
planets they assigned great meaning to astronomical phenomena and made
extraordinary predictions based on them--many of which have come true.
Could their doomsday prophecy be one of them? In insightful interviews
archaeologists, astrologers, and historians speculate on the meaning
of the 2012 prophecy. Their answers are as intriguing as the
questions.
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Wednesday, March 18
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of The Dead: Celtic Sacrifice/bodies Under The Bed
RATED 18+. Could the Celts be responsible for 2,000-year-old
ritualistic murders in Turkey?; a grisly mystery is unearthed in one
of humankind's earliest settlements when bodies are found under beds.

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Khubilai Khan: Fall Of The Mongol Hordes
The night before his invasion of Japan, Kubla Khan's fleet of 4,000
ships was decimated by a catastrophic hurricane; a team of underwater
archaeologists uses the wreck of a huge Mongol warship to revisit the
final moments of Khan's legendary glory.
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Thursday, March 19
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Ancient Discoveries

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Viking Terror
What does it take to be a warrior? Travel the globe alongside
modern-day warrior, SFC Terry Schappert, and go inside the culture of
some of the most famous warriors of all time to explore their
weaponry, tactics and, ultimately, their psyche. Norway and
Poland--991 AD: The Hells Angels of the Middle Ages pillage Europe,
but they meet their match--the Saxons--at the Battle of Maldon.
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Friday, March 20
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: David: Giant Slayer
It's 1000 BC and the Israelites are battling the Philistines. After
wresting control of the throne of Israel in a bloody civil war, David
moves quickly to exterminate his enemies. He crucifies anyone who
challenges his right to the throne and then turns his sword on his
political enemies. Finally, David sets his sites on a new target--the
beautiful Bathsheba, but she is already married. For someone like
David this is a minor impediment. He sends her husband to his death in
battle, a battle that eventually propels Israel into becoming an
empire.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| History's Mysteries: Sodom & Gomorrah.
Did the sinful biblical cities Sodom and Gomorrah exist or was the
story of their destruction crafted for other purposes? Near the Dead
Sea, archaeologists uncovered the ruins of two ancient cities,
Bab-edh-dhra and Numeira, that show evidence of fire and collapse and
an inscription on a sanctuary near a cave calling it a shrine to Lot.
Is this the cave where Lot and his daughters sought refuge after the
demise of the evil cities? We examine the many theories.
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Saturday, March 21
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Stealing Lincoln's Body:
Before Lincoln finally came to rest in a steel-and-concrete-reinforced
underground vault in Springfield, the President's body was repeatedly
exhumed and moved, his coffin frequently opened. In 1876, eleven years
after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, a band of Chicago
counterfeiters plotted to steal Lincoln's body and hold it for ransom.
Their plan was to demand $200,000 and the release of the gang's master
engraver, who was in prison in Illinois. The Secret Service--recently
formed to deal with the country's ballooning counterfeiting
problem--infiltrated the gang with an informer. It also set in motion
a cringe-inducing chain of events in which a group of
well-intentioned, self-appointed guardians took it upon themselves to
protect Lincoln's remains by any means necessary. This strange story
of Lincoln at un-rest reveals how important this man was to so many,
and perhaps our reluctance to let such a beloved and visionary leader
go.
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Sunday, March 22
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| History's Mysteries: Cliff Mummies Of The Andes
Head into the South American mountains with Keith Muscutt of the
University of California Santa Cruz in search of an unlooted
Chacopoyan tomb; after visiting several sites and finding them
violated by raiders, Muscutt uncovers an archeological treasure.
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                         Channel Guide
================================================================
A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
================================================================
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The Ancient World on Television               March 9 - 15, 2009
================================================================
All times Eastern

Please visit our blog:

http://www.atrium-media.com/rogueclassicism/

n.b. official descriptions are provided by the respective
networks' websites

================================================================
Monday, March 9
================================================================
3.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery Of The Black Mummy
When a black African mummy is discovered more than 1,600 kilometres
from Egypt, it launches a team of archaeologists on a quest which
spanned more than 50 years.

8.00 p.m. |SCI|What The Ancients Knew:The Japanese
Japan has a recorded history of only 1600 years. In the eye of
history, Japan's economic success happened overnight, and yet it
didn't come out of the blue. Cultivating an ancient legacy, modern
Japan continues to hold onto her past.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Hannibal: The Annihilator

9.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets:The Unsolved Death of Cleopatra
For 2000 years, only one verdict has been recorded-suicide by
snakebite. Scientific evidence suggests this is not how Cleopatra
died. Criminal Profiler Pat Brown,and a team of experts apply 21st
century forensic analysis to re-open the investigation.

10.00 p.m. |SCI|Mysterious Hanging Coffins of China
China's leading explorers have been trying to save the last vestiges
of a society that buried their dead in coffins hanging off the side of
limestone cliffs. Pollution, encroaching urbanization and graverobbers
threaten to destroy these artifacts.
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Tuesday, March 10
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5.00 p.m. |NG| Secrets of the Star Disc

6.00 p.m. |NG|Explorer: Secret History of Gold

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of The Dead: Shang Dynasty
A dynasty once thought too terrible to be true is unearthed in central
China; the reality is more terrifying than the myth.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II
The Alhambra is the greatest example of Islamic military architecture
in Europe. Alhambra will bring to life the ingenious engineering
solutions and treacherous political betrayals that gave birth to wha

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Genghis Khan: Rise Of The Conqueror
Follow the rise to glory of Genghis Khan, a man who became the
greatest conqueror the world has ever known, who measured his
territory not in thousands, but in millions of square miles.
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Wednesday, March 11
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of The Dead: Shang Dynasty
A dynasty once thought too terrible to be true is unearthed in central
China; the reality is more terrifying than the myth.

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Genghis Khan: Rise Of The Conqueror
Follow the rise to glory of Genghis Khan, a man who became the
greatest conqueror the world has ever known, who measured his
territory not in thousands, but in millions of square miles.
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Thursday, March 12
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5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Barbarians: Vikings.

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Barbarians: Huns.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| LOST WORLDS II | Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, India: one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It is
a mighty emperor's testament to love. 400 years ago, this emperor was
arguably the most powerful man in the world. This building was his
greatest creation. At his command 20,000 workers toiled to create an
astonishing feat of engineering. But what we see today is only a
fraction of what he built. In the back alleys of the modern city, in
ancient palaces and abandoned citadels we search for clues to the
original Taj Mahal. And we investigate the myth of a second Taj Mahal,
built not in white but in black marble.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Warriors: Maya Armageddon
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Friday, March 13
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Battles BC: Hannibal: The Annihilator
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Sunday, March 15
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| History's Mysteries: Hidden Tomb Of Antiochus
King Antiochus was the ruler of an ancient kingdom in what is now
southern Turkey; because of an ancient Greek inscription that points
the way to his tomb, he has not had an easy rest in the last several
decades.
================================================================
                         Channel Guide
================================================================
A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
================================================================
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The Ancient World on Television               March 2 - 8, 2009
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All times Eastern

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Another slow week ... not sure what's going on with the networks ...
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Monday, March 2
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7.00 p.m. |SCI| Iceman: Hunt for a Killer
Otzi, the 5,300-year-old Stone Age iceman discovered in the Alps in
1991, is scheduled for a new defrosting. In an attempt to recover the
arrowhead that caused Otzi's death, Dr. Egarter hopes to reveal the
identity of Otzi's killer.

8.00 p.m. |SCI| The Mystery of the Human Hobbit
It was the most striking scientific discovery of last year. An
entirely new species of mini-human found on an island in Indonesia. Is
the hobbit a new species that transforms our view of evolution, or is
it simply a very small, modern human being?

9.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Jack the Ripper
Jack The Ripper's reign of terror remains one of history's greatest
mysteries. With the benefits of modern criminology and psychological
analysis, we use 21st century techniques to understand a 19th century
killer. The results completely change the game
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Tuesday, March 3
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6.00 p.m. |NG|Explorer: Peru's Mass Grave Mystery

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of The Dead: Cannibal Count / Polish Ghost
Known as the Cannibal Count, did Count Ugolino eat his own sons?;
archaeologists discover strange pagan burials in medieval graves.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II - 2006
Stuck between a rock and a hard place in the unforgiving deserts of
Petra, in modern day Jordan, the Nabataean dream of a glorious royal
city must have seemed like little more than a very grand mirage.
Standing at the crossroads of the ancient Near East, discover how
these wealthy traders would turn engineering on its head to create one
of the most awe-inspiring monuments, the Khazneh.

8.00 p.m. |NG| Shipwreck! Captain Kidd
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Wednesday, March 4
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of The Dead: Cannibal Count / Polish Ghost
Known as the Cannibal Count, did Count Ugolino eat his own sons?;
archaeologists discover strange pagan burials in medieval graves.

5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| China's Man Made Marvel: The Great Wall
China's Great Wall is the greatest construction project in human
history - and the most costly in terms of human suffering; the Wall
claimed the lives of up to a million slave labourers.
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Thursday, March 5
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| LOST WORLDS II | The Vikings
The Vikings were fearsome warriors from Denmark, Sweden and Norway who
burst upon Western Europe, raiding her lands and plundering her wealth
at the end of the 8th century. At first they simply attacked
defenceless coastal monasteries brimming with gold and precious
artefacts, but later, with a deeper understanding of the technology
and the ways of war, they constructed magnificent ships that could
sail up rivers and sack inland towns. These raids evolved with
terrifying ferocity and resulted in the Viking invasion of Britain.
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Saturday, March 7
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9.00 p.m. |NG| Shipwreck! Captain Kidd
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Sunday, March 8
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery Of The Black Mummy
When a black African mummy is discovered more than 1,600 kilometres
from Egypt, it launches a team of archaeologists on a quest which
spanned more than 50 years.
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television      February 23 - March 1, 2009
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All times Eastern

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... pretty 'slim pickens' this week
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Monday, February 23
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9.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Secrets of the Great Plague
Through a series of groundbreaking experiments and archaeological
discoveries, we show how the Great Plague's survivors could hold the
key to fighting the infectious diseases of the 21st century, and how
our bodies could teach us to outsmart new infection
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Tuesday, February 24
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6.00 p.m. |HISTC|  ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II
To celebrate his god-like status as "Sun of the Sun God", the creator
of the Inca Empire, Pachacuti the Conqueror (his name means
"World-Shaker"), orders the building of an "impossible" city in the
sky - a sacred residence where he will commune with his fellow gods -
the sun, moon, thunder, and mountains. The site, high in the Andes,
perched almost two-and-a-half kilometers above sea level, on a narrow
ridge of volcanic granite, faces the Emperor's engineers with an
almost impossible task. How to make sure the city, where they will
erect spectacular temples, altars, residences, and fountains – all
built on shifting fractured rock – will resist the torrential rains,
landslides, and earth tremors of the region. Brilliantly conceived,
perfectly executed, using techniques that even surpass those of today
– and mystify architects, engineers, and archeologists – the Inca
create their masterpiece: Machu Picchu.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of The Dead: Frojel Vikings - Battle Of Visby
Archaeologists discover a lost port on the island of Gotland that was
once home to the Vikings; at Visby, the site of a 1361 invasion,
researchers find mass graves with inexplicable differences between
them.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II
To celebrate his god-like status as "Sun of the Sun God", the creator
of the Inca Empire, Pachacuti the Conqueror (his name means
"World-Shaker"), orders the building of an "impossible" city in the
sky - a sacred residence where he will commune with his fellow gods -
the sun, moon, thunder, and mountains. The site, high in the Andes,
perched almost two-and-a-half kilometers above sea level, on a narrow
ridge of volcanic granite, faces the Emperor's engineers with an
almost impossible task. How to make sure the city, where they will
erect spectacular temples, altars, residences, and fountains – all
built on shifting fractured rock – will resist the torrential rains,
landslides, and earth tremors of the region. Brilliantly conceived,
perfectly executed, using techniques that even surpass those of today
– and mystify architects, engineers, and archeologists – the Inca
create their masterpiece: Machu Picchu.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Decoding The Past:
There are prophecies and oracles from around the world that all seem
to point to December 21, 2012 as doomsday. The ancient Mayan Calendar,
the medieval predictions of Merlin, the Book of Revelation and the
Chinese oracle of the I Ching all point to this specific date as the
end of civilization. A new technology called "The Web-Bot Project"
makes massive scans of the internet as a means of forecasting the
future... and has turned up the same dreaded date: 2012. Skeptics
point to a long history of "Failed Doomsdays", but many oracles of
doom throughout history have a disturbingly accurate track record. As
the year 2012 ticks ever closer we'll speculate if there are any
reasons to believe these doomsayers.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Warrior Women: Lozan
From an early age, Lozen was determined to be an Apache warrior; at
the age of 16, she discovered she had the power to locate the enemy;
she became Geronimo's right-hand tactician, as well as being a gifted
medicine woman, seer and shaman.

10.00 p.m. |NG| Explorer: Peru's Mass Grave Mystery

11.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Hidden Treasures: Napoleon's Pistols
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Wednesday, February 25
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Warrior Women: Lozan
From an early age, Lozen was determined to be an Apache warrior; at
the age of 16, she discovered she had the power to locate the enemy;
she became Geronimo's right-hand tactician, as well as being a gifted
medicine woman, seer and shaman.
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Saturday, February 28
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6.00 p.m. |HISTC|  UNLOCKING THE PAST | Myths and Legends
Nearly two centuries ago, when archaeology was still in its infancy,
myth and legend framed our picture of the ancient past. But today's
archaeologists are equipped with a battery of scientific techniques
that enable them to test these early preconceptions. Was there really
a Dark Ages King Arthur? Did slaves really build the Pyramids? And
what was the enigmatic Stonehenge all about? Science reveals some
surprising answers.

7.00 p.m. |NG| Explorer: Peru's Mass Grave Mystery
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Sunday, March 1
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt: Beyond The Pyramids
Led by the archeologists who are uncovering long-lost temples, tombs
and treasures, examine recent discoveries that have altered our
understanding of the Kingdom of the Nile.
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                         Channel Guide
================================================================
A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television            February 16 - 22, 2009
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Monday, February 16
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Stealing Lincoln's Body:
Before Lincoln finally came to rest in a steel-and-concrete-reinforced
underground vault in Springfield, the President's body was repeatedly
exhumed and moved, his coffin frequently opened. In 1876, eleven years
after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, a band of Chicago
counterfeiters plotted to steal Lincoln's body and hold it for ransom.
Their plan was to demand $200,000 and the release of the gang's master
engraver, who was in prison in Illinois. The Secret Service--recently
formed to deal with the country's ballooning counterfeiting
problem--infiltrated the gang with an informer. It also set in motion
a cringe-inducing chain of events in which a group of
well-intentioned, self-appointed guardians took it upon themselves to
protect Lincoln's remains by any means necessary. This strange story
of Lincoln at un-rest reveals how important this man was to so many,
and perhaps our reluctance to let such a beloved and visionary leader
go.

8.00 p.m. |SCI|The Riddle of Pompeii
Explore life and society in Ancient Rome through recent archaeological
excavations and cutting edge science. Discover what really happened
during the eruption in AD 79 that destroyed the Roman towns of Pompeii
and Herculaneum. (repeat at 11.00)

9.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Who Killed Julius Caesar?
In the first ever application of modern science to the murder of
Julius Caesar, this film uses the latest Crime Scene Investigation
techniques, computer reconstruction technology, and experts to reveal
a shocking new assessment of the truth.

10.00 p.m. |SCI| What The Ancients Knew: The Greeks
The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient
Greeks. While they didn't seek solutions for practical applications,
they tackled the big picture with a scientific approach.
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Tuesday, February 17
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5.00 p.m. |NG| Darwin's Secret Notebooks

6.00 p.m. |HISTC|  ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II
England 1666. A great fire engulfs the city of London, devastating
everything in its path, including the magnificent Gothic cathedral of
Old St Paul's. Christopher Wren's dream is to raise a new cathedral
from the ashes, the centre piece of a city set to rival the grandeur
of Ancient Rome. With a mathematician's belief in the inherent
superiority of Classical architecture, Wren wants to create England's
first Baroque cathedral, crowned by a great dome. But even before the
first stone is laid, he faces unprecedented challenges. Through a
mixture of defiance, cunning and engineering brilliance, Wren sets out
to realise his vision. And 36 years later, the Phoenix of St Paul's
rises from the ashes of the Great Fire to become an iconic landmark of
London.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of The Dead: Belizean Blood Chamber
Archaeological detectives uncover clues to explain what drove the Maya
to make human sacrifices of their children.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II
England 1666. A great fire engulfs the city of London, devastating
everything in its path, including the magnificent Gothic cathedral of
Old St Paul's. Christopher Wren's dream is to raise a new cathedral
from the ashes, the centre piece of a city set to rival the grandeur
of Ancient Rome. With a mathematician's belief in the inherent
superiority of Classical architecture, Wren wants to create England's
first Baroque cathedral, crowned by a great dome. But even before the
first stone is laid, he faces unprecedented challenges. Through a
mixture of defiance, cunning and engineering brilliance, Wren sets out
to realise his vision. And 36 years later, the Phoenix of St Paul's
rises from the ashes of the Great Fire to become an iconic landmark of
London.

8.00 p.m. |NG| Building the Great Wall

9.00 p.m. |NG|The Real Dragon Emperor

10.00 p.m. |NG|Explorer: China's Secret Mummies
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Thursday, February 19
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7.00 p.m. |SCI| Great Lakes Shipwrecks
The Great Lakes are home to one of ten Americans, but for mariners,
they are a place of death and destruction. Sudden storms and gale
force winds can strike with little warning and send even the largest
ships to the bottom of this fresh water sea.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| LOST WORLDS (2006) | Jesus' Jerusalem
A team of field investigators uncovers the clues that will recreate
vanished or hidden worlds. They use the latest research, expert
analysis and cutting edge graphic technology to take us back.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Caligula: Reign of Madness:
Caligula ruled the Roman Empire fewer than four years, and was only 28
when assassinated by officers of his guard in 41 AD. His reign was a
legendary frenzy of lunacy, murder, and lust. Between executions, he
staged spectacular orgies, made love to his sister, and declared
himself a living god. Join us for a look at this devoted son,
murderer, pervert, and loving father whose anguished life was far more
bizarre than the myth that surrounds him.
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Friday, February 20
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Stealing Lincoln's Body:
Before Lincoln finally came to rest in a steel-and-concrete-reinforced
underground vault in Springfield, the President's body was repeatedly
exhumed and moved, his coffin frequently opened. In 1876, eleven years
after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, a band of Chicago
counterfeiters plotted to steal Lincoln's body and hold it for ransom.
Their plan was to demand $200,000 and the release of the gang's master
engraver, who was in prison in Illinois. The Secret Service--recently
formed to deal with the country's ballooning counterfeiting
problem--infiltrated the gang with an informer. It also set in motion
a cringe-inducing chain of events in which a group of
well-intentioned, self-appointed guardians took it upon themselves to
protect Lincoln's remains by any means necessary. This strange story
of Lincoln at un-rest reveals how important this man was to so many,
and perhaps our reluctance to let such a beloved and visionary leader
go.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Lincoln Assassination: The Lincoln Assassination.
He is perhaps the most beloved president in American history. But in
his lifetime, Abraham Lincoln was hated by so many that an envelope
inside his desk marked "Assassination" was stuffed with 100 morbid
letters. What led Lincoln to predict his own murder and handsome actor
John Wilkes Booth to kill him?
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Saturday, February 21
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5.00 p.m. |NG| Decoding Bible Relics

5.00 p.m. |SCI| The Ultimate Guide: Mummies
Unlock the secrets of ancient civilizations as the process of
mummification is revealed. Discover the scientific knowledge gained
from embalmed Egyptian and pre-Columbian specimens, and learn the
science behind decomposition.

6.00 p.m. |NG|Search for Noah's Ark

6.00 p.m. |SCI|What the Ancients Knew:The Egyptians
Belief in the afterlife propelled the ancient Egyptian culture and
civilization. Using only rudimentary techniques and tools they created
unrivaled objects of perfection.

7.00 p.m. |NG|  Explorer: China's Secret Mummies

7.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet
In 1281, Khubilai Khan, built the world's largest fleet. In one night,
4,000 ships sank in a hurricane and were destroyed. A team of
underwater archaeologists has discovered a ship that could be from
that fleet. Forensic analysis will tell the truestory.

8.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Egypt's Mystery Tomb
When the tomb of King Tut was found in 1922, many believed the Valley
of the Kings had given up all it's secrets. Now, archaeologists have
found a new tomb just a few metres away. We will follow the experts as
they discover just what, or who, lies inside.

9.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Alexander the Great: A Case
For Murder?
Suspicion has surrounded the untimely demise of Alexander the Great
since the day he died. Now modern science could finally tell us what
really happened. This film pieces together the forensic evidence to
solve a 2,300 year old murder mystery.

10.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets: True Gladiator
The blood of Roman Gladiators kept an Empire entertained for more than
500 years. This film joins a team of forensic scientists to analyse
their skeletons, expose the myths and resurrect the life of a real
Gladiator.
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                         Channel Guide
================================================================
A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television            February 9 - 15, 2009
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A quiet week ...
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Monday, February 9
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6.00 p.m. |SCI|What the Ancients Knew: The Romans
Backed by the legions, military and engineering skills, the Romans
built one of the largest empires in human history. Technology helped
shape the ancient world and reverberates in our western lifestyle and
amenities today.

7.00 p.m. |SCI| Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome
Recreate these spectacular, awe-inspiring monuments. The men who
envisioned the Pantheon, the Aqueducts of Rome, the Via Appia, the
Baths of Caracalla, Trajan's Markets, Circus Maximus and the Colosseum
created the epitome of human achievement.

8.00 p.m. |SCI|The Mummies of Rome
The discovery of two Roman-age mummies in a tomb outside Rome was a
shock to the scientific community, since there is no record of
mummification in Rome's annals. Trace the ongoing steps being taken to
unravel this

9.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets:True Gladiator
The blood of Roman Gladiators kept an Empire entertained for more than
500 years. This film joins a team of forensic scientists to analyse
their skeletons, expose the myths and resurrect the life of a real
Gladiator.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Ancient New York

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: 11 - Siege of Troy
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Tuesday, February 10
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6.00 p.m. |HISTC|  ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II
Hidden deep in the impenetrable jungle of Cambodia, the mighty temple
of Angkor Wat is a humbling representation of the Hindu universe. It
is an earth-bound model of the Divine world, depicting the five peaks
of Mount Meru, the home of the gods, using nothing more than solid
stone and inspired engineering.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of Asia: The Lost Temples Of India
Witness the largest temple complexes ever created; in southern India,
they remain unknown and unvisited by western tourists.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II
Hidden deep in the impenetrable jungle of Cambodia, the mighty temple
of Angkor Wat is a humbling representation of the Hindu universe. It
is an earth-bound model of the Divine world, depicting the five peaks
of Mount Meru, the home of the gods, using nothing more than solid
stone and inspired engineering.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Warrior Women: Boudica
After her husband's death and ruthless attacks on her and her
daughters, Queen Boudica took up the sword, summoned her Iceni
warriors and went on a rampage against the Romans; the Iceni were
eventually stopped by the more disciplined Roman legions.
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Wednesday, February 11
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC|  Warrior Women: Boudica
After her husband's death and ruthless attacks on her and her
daughters, Queen Boudica took up the sword, summoned her Iceni
warriors and went on a rampage against the Romans; the Iceni were
eventually stopped by the more disciplined Roman legions.
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Friday, February 13
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7.00 p.m. |HISTU| History's Mysteries: Ship of Gold.
In 1857, en route to New York from California, the steamship Central
America vanished in a killer storm off North Carolina's coast, taking
with her 400 passengers and nearly 21 tons of gold bullion. Here is
the story of the worst US peacetime sea disaster, and how high-tech
treasure hunters recovered her fortune over 130 years later.
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Saturday, February 14
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9.00 p.m. |NG| The Real Abraham Lincoln
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Sunday, February 15
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt: Beyond The Pyramids
Led by the archeologists who are uncovering long-lost temples, tombs
and treasures, examine recent discoveries that have altered our
understanding of the Kingdom of the Nile.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC| Scandals Of The Ancient World
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                         Channel Guide
================================================================
A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television      February 2-8, 2009
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All times Eastern

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... I don't think History International exists as a separate
station any more
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Monday, February 2
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6.00 p.m. |SCI|What The Ancients Knew:India
Long before the Western world was known, India provided the world with
its riches. However, India's invaluable contributions to science and
technology have all too often been overlooked. Few know how profoundly
India has shaped the modern world.

7.00 p.m. |SCI| What the Ancients Knew:The Egyptians
Belief in the afterlife propelled the ancient Egyptian culture and
civilization. Using only rudimentary techniques and tools they created
unrivaled objects of perfection.

8.00 p.m. |SCI| Egypt's New Tomb Revealed
A new tomb was found in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, with 28 jars and
seven coffins. Discover what is sealed inside the jars and what
connection the mummies in the coffins may have to King Tut's tomb.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Cities Of The Underworld: Gods of War
Lying at the crossroads of the East and West, Turkey has a history
marked by conquest and conflict. Empires clashed over this land and
its trade routes, leaving behind a rich mythology of gods and men, and
tales of epic battles that soaked Turkey's soil in blood. Host Don
Wildman uncovers the truth behind the mysterious legends of the Trojan
War, and reveals how a maniacal king plotted to overturn consecrated
ground in order to build one of the Ancient World's Seven Wonders.
It's the vengeance of the gods versus the might of mortal armies--and
the remains are buried underground.

9.00 p.m. |SCI| Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Alexander the Great: A
Case For Murder?
Suspicion has surrounded the untimely demise of Alexander the Great
since the day he died. Now modern science could finally tell us what
really happened. This film pieces together the forensic evidence to
solve a 2,300 year old murder mystery.
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Tuesday, February 3
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5.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Mega Disasters: Noah's Great Flood
Could the biblical story of Noah be true?  8,000 years ago, rising sea
levels had global oceans surging. With the power of all the world's
oceans at its back, the Mediterranean Sea burst through the Bosporus
Strait in modern-day Turkey with cataclysmic force. When the flood was
over the sea had claimed a landmass twice the size of Ireland. This
prehistoric mega storm may have been the greatest natural disaster in
the history of humankind. 3-D computer animation will recreate what
this lethal flood may have looked like.

6.00 p.m. |HISTC| ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II - 2008
When fiery Roman Emperor Justinian ordered the rebuilding of the great
church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, he was bidding for nothing less
than eternal glory, both for God and for himself.

6.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: 11 - Siege of Troy
For 3000 years the Siege of Troy has remained steeped in mystery.
Journey with us to the site in Turkey believed to be the location of
the real Troy, as we analyze one of the world's greatest historical
battlegrounds for new clues. This program takes us behind the Troy
celebrated by Hollywood to uncover fascinating evidence in regard to
Achilles' duel against Hector, the sailing of the vast Mycenaean fleet
and the wooden ship of Troy. Watch as we apply modern technology,
archaeology and engineering to uncover the real story behind the
legend of Troy.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| ULTIMATE ENGINEERING II - 2008
When fiery Roman Emperor Justinian ordered the rebuilding of the great
church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, he was bidding for nothing less
than eternal glory, both for God and for himself.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Warrior Women: Mulan
Hua Mulan disguised herself as a man and took her ailing father's
place in the army to defend China against the Huns; she served for 12
years and rose to the rank of general without her secret being revealed.

9.00 p.m. |NG| Tomb of 1,000 Roman Skeletons

10.00 p.m. |NG|  Explorer: Italy's Mystery Mummies
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Wednesday, February 4
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Warrior Women: Mulan
Hua Mulan disguised herself as a man and took her ailing father's
place in the army to defend China against the Huns; she served for 12
years and rose to the rank of general without her secret being revealed.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD | London's Lost Cities
London, England is Europe's largest city, and for thousands of years,
has been among the most powerful cities in the world. Pieces of
history can be found throughout London's busy streets and
marketplaces. But there's another city hiding below the surface -
Roman baths, secret crypts, lost rivers and indestructible bunkers
that could hold 8000 people - virtual underground cities. Join host
Eric Geller as he discovers the subterranean secrets found below
London's most famous landmarks and even finds Winston Churchill's
hidden war rooms.
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Thursday, February 5
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8.00 p.m. |DISCC|Machines Of Malice: Ancient Machines
The technology behind some of history's most dreaded devices such as
the wickerman, the brazen bull, the crucifix and the matrix of deadly
machines under the Roman Colosseum.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC|Machines Of Malice: Going Medieval
A profile of the deadly machines of the Middle Ages; includes the
rack, the skull crusher and the pendulum.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU|Treasure Quest:The Legend
Odyssey's discovered a shipwreck so promising they've codenamed it
"Legend". If they're right, it could be one of the most monumental
shipwreck finds ever. But when you've made a discovery that could
change history, the trick is keeping it safe.

10.00 p.m. |DISCU|Treasure Quest:Return to the Legend
Odyssey's found dozens of rare brass cannon and compelling clues at
the "Legend" site. Can they recover one of these massive guns to get
the proof they need? Is this the high-value target they've been
looking for? It's 4 tons of history hanging by a wire.
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Saturday, February 7
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch trials of 1692 were one of the darkest periods in
early American history; during a year-long period, more than 100
people were imprisoned and 37 men, women, and children were killed
because of their purported involvement with witchcraft.

7.00 p.m. |NG|  Explorer: Italy's Mystery Mummies

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| The History of Sex: From Don Juan to Queen Victoria.
This part of our sexual sweep through history covers the intensely
romantic (Don Juan, Casanova) and the darkly perverse (Marquis de
Sade), then moves on to the 19th century with its quirky views. It is
the era of Queen Victoria, yet mail-order pornography takes off. We
also reveal carnal kinks of the Pilgrims and Puritans.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| The History of Sex: The Middle Ages.
In this steamy history, we trace the evolution of sexual beliefs and
practices from the fall of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance.
We'll also uncover the conflicting extremes of medieval romance and
sex--from the bawdy life of European city dwellers to the staid and
dangerous practice of courtly love. Medieval scholars offer humorous
and interesting carnal tales of lusty knights, bawdy widows, naughty
priests, and chaste maidens.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| The History of Sex: Ancient Civilizations.
In this hour, we study sex in the ancient world--from Mesopotamians,
who viewed adultery as a crime of theft, to Romans, who believed that
squatting and sneezing after sex was a reliable method birth control.
We also look at revealing Egyptian and Greek practices--from the
origins of dildos, to intimate relations between Egyptian gods and
goddesses, to the use of crocodile dung as a contraceptive.
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Sunday, February 8
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt: Beyond The Pyramids
Led by the archeologists who are uncovering long-lost temples, tombs
and treasures, examine recent discoveries that have altered our
understanding of the Kingdom of the Nile.

9.00 p.m. |DISCC|Scandals Of The Ancient World
Digging up the juiciest 'dirt' that societies gone by have to offer.
In a centuries-long romp through sex, drugs, murder, celebrity
scandals and military mishaps, this show is the Vanity Fair of the
Ancient World.
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television      January 26 - February 1, 2009
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I think I may have missed a memo; near as I can tell, the content
on HISTU and HINT are now identical (or someone messed up the
official listings).
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Monday, January 26
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8.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets: Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet
In 1281, Khubilai Khan, built the world's largest fleet. In one night,
4,000 ships sank in a hurricane and were destroyed. A team of
underwater archaeologists has discovered a ship that could be from
that fleet. Forensic analysis will tell the truestory.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Cities Of The Underworld: Tomb of the Lost Mummies
The urban sprawl of Cairo, Egypt belies its history as one of the
world's oldest civilizations, where the Pharaohs' ancient secrets lay
hidden deep below the vast deserts of the Nile. Don Wildman embarks on
an underground quest to explore the massive engineering might of the
oldest structures in the world, and learn how they survived a long
history of invasions by the Mediterranean's greatest civilizations:
the Greeks, Romans and Turks. The Step Pyramid, constructed a century
before the great structures at Giza, reveals hidden insights into how
the Pharaohs died; an eerily detailed roadmap to the afterlife known
as "The Book of the Dead" is examined; and a lost tomb filled with
2,000 year-old mummies is serendipitously discovered. Cairo is a city
of the living and the dead, with its darkest secrets hidden in the
tunnels of the ancient underworld.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: Ancient Death Machines
Military innovation is consistently at the cutting edge of
technological advances. Almost all technology on the planet today owes
its origins to inventions driven by one purpose--war. From apocalyptic
skyscraper siege machines to ancient landmines and flamethrowers which
had the potential to extinguish hundreds of lives in minutes, most of
today's lethal weapons owe their origins to the inventors of the
ancient world.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU| Ancient Discoveries: 09 - Mega Machines
In 2004 the American School of Classical Studies in Greece made a
surprising discovery of two limestone coffins which dated back 3000
years. Archaeologist Guy Sanders was not only surprised by the quality
of the sarcophagi but shocked by their size and weight. The coffins
weighed 3 tons, and he concluded that the people of the Geometric
Period must have used massive machines to move them. From the Pharos
of Alexandria to the Parthenon on the Acropolis we will delve into the
world of the ancient heavy engineers, and discover how their machines
were used to build and transport some of the most amazing structures
in Antiquity.
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Tuesday, January 27
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mysteries Of Asia: Secrets Of The Great Wall
Most of what we "know" about the wall is probably wrong; it actually
consists of 20 walls built over 2,000 years, and was erected as much
to keep the Chinese in as to keep the barbarians out.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Warrior Women: Joan Of Arc
Joan of Arc won glory and honour for defeating the English and
returning the French throne to King Charles VII, but she was later
captured by the English, tried for witchcraft and heresy, and burned
at the stake.
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Wednesday, January 28
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD | Rome's Hidden Empire
Rome, Italy is a city where the past meets the present on every
street, and below them. Caesar. Augustus. Nero. Rome has had some of
the most infamous rulers, and each one of them has left their mark on
the city - and left remnants of his reign underground. A secret cult
practiced right next to the Circus Maximus, and their temple still
remains beneath the street. The famous Piazza Navona sits on top of
Domitian's Stadium. Pieces of Trajan's Basilica can be found under a
gallery owned by fashion dynasty, Fendi. Rome's underground is filled
with evidence of life during the Empire. Join host Eric Geller as he
discovers what life was like during Nero's tyranny and Augustus'
reforms. We're peeling back the layers of time on Cities of the
Underworld: Rome's Hidden Empire.
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Thursday, January 29
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| LOST WORLDS (2006) | Atlantis
A team of field investigators uncovers the clues that will recreate
vanished or hidden worlds. They use the latest research, expert
analysis and cutting edge graphic technology to take us back.

10.00 p.m. |DISCU|Treasure Quest:The Legend
Odyssey's discovered a shipwreck so promising they've codenamed it
"Legend". If they?re right, it could be one of the most monumental
shipwreck finds ever. But when you?ve made a discovery that could
change history, the trick is keeping it safe.

10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Cities Of The Underworld: Tomb of the Lost Mummies
The urban sprawl of Cairo, Egypt belies its history as one of the
world's oldest civilizations, where the Pharaohs' ancient secrets lay
hidden deep below the vast deserts of the Nile. Don Wildman embarks on
an underground quest to explore the massive engineering might of the
oldest structures in the world, and learn how they survived a long
history of invasions by the Mediterranean's greatest civilizations:
the Greeks, Romans and Turks. The Step Pyramid, constructed a century
before the great structures at Giza, reveals hidden insights into how
the Pharaohs died; an eerily detailed roadmap to the afterlife known
as "The Book of the Dead" is examined; and a lost tomb filled with
2,000 year-old mummies is serendipitously discovered. Cairo is a city
of the living and the dead, with its darkest secrets hidden in the
tunnels of the ancient underworld.

11.00 p.m. |DISCU|Treasure Quest: The Merchant Royal
Set sail with Odyssey Marine Exploration, a company that recovers
sunken treasure. The season begins at a secret location in the English
Channel as OME's underwater robot finds treasure. But is it part of
the Merchant Royal's larger billion-dollar cargo?

11.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Strange Egypt:
We all know the Egypt of the pyramids and King Tut's tomb. But there's
much, much more. The daily life of ancient Egyptians was filled with
magic, mystery, and sex. We'll take a closer look at the beliefs and
habits of one of the world's oldest cultures. There was incest in the
royal palace, divine cats, and an entire industry devoted to ushering
the dead into the next world. Spells, potions, and incantations ruled
every aspect of life. Yet even in these unusual customs, we'll find
the human face of the ancient people of Egypt.
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Friday, January 30
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10.00 p.m. |HISTU| Roman Vice:
The flowering of the Roman Empire saw incomparable power and
civilization - and at the same time corruption, cruelty and depravity
on an unparalleled scale. Emperors from Augustus to Tiberius and Nero
built the biggest empire the world had ever seen, while presiding over
a way of life riddled with violence, deviancy and excess. This special
visits the archaeological sites of ancient Rome, talks to leading
historians world-wide and uses stylish reconstructions to describe and
explain how good and evil went side by side.
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Sunday, February 1
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6.00 p.m. |DISCU|Jesus: The Complete Story: The Early Years
Explore the strange fables that surround Jesus' birth. Follow the
childhood and early adult years of Jesus using a first century living
museum newly opened in Nazareth. Find out why Jesus began his mission
and why he chose to live his life the way he did.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Detectives: The Mystery Of Tutankhamun's Treasure
Archaeologists have made an astonishing discovery that could change
our understanding of the life and death of King Tut; the team tries to
determine why Tut's tomb does not contain custom-made burial goods,
like most Egyptian rulers' graves.

7.00 p.m. |DISCU|Jesus: The Complete Story: The Mission
Learn how Jesus carried out his ministry as a healer and exorcist and
how his taste for parties with undesirable guests became an attack on
religious authorities. Follow him to Jerusalem and see how dangerous
it was for him during the Passover Festival.

7.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Detectives: The Mystery Of The Animal Mummies
The catacombs at Saqqara contain 2.5 million animal mummies; the team
tries to determine why the Egyptians mummified animals at all, and why
so many?

8.00 p.m. |DISCU|Jesus: The Complete Story:The Last Days
Look at the last days of Jesus' life: the Last Supper; the Mount of
Olives where he prayed and sweat blood; and the trial where he is
condemned for blasphemy. Explore what may have accounted for his
resurrection and find out what he may have looked like.

9.00 p.m. |DISCU|Unwrapping the Shroud: New Evidence
The Shroud of Turin was believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus. But
in 1988, radiocarbon dating concluded it was a medieval hoax. New
scientific evidence poses the first substantive challenge-reopening
debate about the Shroud's authenticity.
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television               January 19-25, 2009
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Monday, January 19
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3.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Detectives: The Mystery Of The First Egyptians
The team searches in a desert valley where Egyptian culture began to
take shape and in Egypt's oldest city for clues to the identity of the
ancient people who created this remarkable civilization.

3.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Detectives: The Mystery Of The Pyramids
The team tries to piece together the logic behind the geography of the
royal tombs, including Saqqara and Giza; does the answer lie in the
geology of the Nile Valley, or in Egyptian religion and myth?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Presidents: 1789-1825.
Based on the book To the Best of My Ability, this 8-part series
provides an insightful look at the exclusive group of men from all
walks of life and parts of the country who have led America from the
Oval Office. Part 1 probes the Constitutional Era, when the fledgling
nation's revolutionary Founding Fathers became its first
administrators. From George Washington, who defined the presidency, to
James Monroe, the last of the Revolutionary War heroes, the office of
president evolves and is tested as the United States undergoes growing
pains. Defining moments include Washington's Whisky Rebellion, John
Adams' XYZ Affair, Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase, James
Madison's War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine. We also examine the
human side of the Presidents, offering a look at their strengths and
weaknesses, their families, and accomplishments.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU|  The Presidents: 1789-1825.
Based on the book To the Best of My Ability, this 8-part series
provides an insightful look at the exclusive group of men from all
walks of life and parts of the country who have led America from the
Oval Office. Part 1 probes the Constitutional Era, when the fledgling
nation's revolutionary Founding Fathers became its first
administrators. From George Washington, who defined the presidency, to
James Monroe, the last of the Revolutionary War heroes, the office of
president evolves and is tested as the United States undergoes growing
pains. Defining moments include Washington's Whisky Rebellion, John
Adams' XYZ Affair, Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase, James
Madison's War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine. We also examine the
human side of the Presidents, offering a look at their strengths and
weaknesses, their families, and accomplishments.

7.00 p.m. |SCI| Seven Wonders of Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians showed the world how boundless ambition and vast
quantities of human labor could transform rock and stone into the most
incredible monuments ever created. Meet the pharaohs, engineers and
laborers who built the wonders of Egypt.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| he Presidents: 1825-1849.

In Part 2, America's leadership changes hands from the Founding
Fathers to a new breed of Founding Sons. The period marked rapid
growth and contentious politics, including the bitterest election in
US history and first decided by popular vote--the election of 1828.
The imposing figure of Andrew Jackson dominates as he impresses his
will upon the nation, heralding the era of the Common Man and Manifest
Destiny. We also peruse the putrid politics of John Quincy Adams'
presidency; Battle of the Petticoats; Indian Removal Act; Bank War;
economic turmoil during Martin Van Buren's term; William Henry
Harrison's death, the first succession crisis, elevation of Vice
President John Tyler ("His Accidency"), and the first impeachment
resolution against a president; and exploits of James K. Polk, who
took the US to war with Mexico and expanded the nation "from Sea to
Shining Sea.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Presidents: 1825-1849.

In Part 2, America's leadership changes hands from the Founding
Fathers to a new breed of Founding Sons. The period marked rapid
growth and contentious politics, including the bitterest election in
US history and first decided by popular vote--the election of 1828.
The imposing figure of Andrew Jackson dominates as he impresses his
will upon the nation, heralding the era of the Common Man and Manifest
Destiny. We also peruse the putrid politics of John Quincy Adams'
presidency; Battle of the Petticoats; Indian Removal Act; Bank War;
economic turmoil during Martin Van Buren's term; William Henry
Harrison's death, the first succession crisis, elevation of Vice
President John Tyler ("His Accidency"), and the first impeachment
resolution against a president; and exploits of James K. Polk, who
took the US to war with Mexico and expanded the nation "from Sea to
Shining Sea."

8.00 p.m. |SCI|Secret Towers of the Himalayas
A French explorer travels to the remote valleys of Tibet to study and
film the mysterious Towers of Tibet. An estimated 600 stone towers,
some as high as 150 feet, date from the time of the Mongol invasion of
China.

9.00 p.m. |SCI|Unearthing Ancient Secrets:Egypt's Mystery Tomb
When the tomb of King Tut was found in 1922, many believed the Valley
of the Kings had given up all it's secrets. Now, archaeologists have
found a new tomb just a few metres away. We will follow the experts as
they discover just what, or who, lies inside.
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Tuesday, January 20
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Presidents: 1849-1865.
Marked by polar opposites, this hour scrutinizes a fractious era of
the presidency--from Taylor to Lincoln--one of the most turbulent in
US history, when the volatile issues of states' rights and slavery
erupted in civil war. We highlight the rough-hewn style of Zachary
Taylor, the second president to die in office, through the
compromising weaknesses of Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce
(Barbara Pierce Bush's fourth cousin four times removed), the
near-treasonous James Buchanan administration, to Abraham Lincoln,
savior of the republic to some, destroyer of the nation to others. The
episode ends with the first presidential assassination on Good Friday,
April 14, 1865, when Southern sympathizer and actor John Wilkes Booth
shot Lincoln in the head at Ford's Theater in Washington during a
performance of Our American Cousin.

7.00 p.m. |HISTU|  The Presidents: 1849-1865.
Marked by polar opposites, this hour scrutinizes a fractious era of
the presidency--from Taylor to Lincoln--one of the most turbulent in
US history, when the volatile issues of states' rights and slavery
erupted in civil war. We highlight the rough-hewn style of Zachary
Taylor, the second president to die in office, through the
compromising weaknesses of Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce
(Barbara Pierce Bush's fourth cousin four times removed), the
near-treasonous James Buchanan administration, to Abraham Lincoln,
savior of the republic to some, destroyer of the nation to others. The
episode ends with the first presidential assassination on Good Friday,
April 14, 1865, when Southern sympathizer and actor John Wilkes Booth
shot Lincoln in the head at Ford's Theater in Washington during a
performance of Our American Cousin.

8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Trojan Horse
Greek poet Homer writes of an abducted princess, a 10-year siege of
the city of Troy and a clever trick in the form of a wooden horse that
brought the war to a swift and bloody end; but how much of the story
is fact â€" and how much is romanticized fiction?

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Presidents: 1865-1885.
During America's Age of Reconstruction, from Andrew Johnson (Lincoln's
vice president) to Chester A. Arthur, the ruptured nation faced the
difficult task of rebuilding a union after four years of civil war and
a presidential assassination. This period was also known as the era of
"The Ohio Generals"--three of the five presidents featured in this
hour were generals in the Civil War, all from the state of Ohio.
Defining moments include the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson (by a
margin of one, the Senate voted not to convict him), the triumphant
ascendancy of Ulysses S. Grant, the back-room politics of Rutherford
B. Hayes, the unrequited aspirations of James Garfield, and the civil
service reforms of Chester A. Arthur.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Presidents: 1865-1885.
During America's Age of Reconstruction, from Andrew Johnson (Lincoln's
vice president) to Chester A. Arthur, the ruptured nation faced the
difficult task of rebuilding a union after four years of civil war and
a presidential assassination. This period was also known as the era of
"The Ohio Generals"--three of the five presidents featured in this
hour were generals in the Civil War, all from the state of Ohio.
Defining moments include the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson (by a
margin of one, the Senate voted not to convict him), the triumphant
ascendancy of Ulysses S. Grant, the back-room politics of Rutherford
B. Hayes, the unrequited aspirations of James Garfield, and the civil
service reforms of Chester A. Arthur.
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Wednesday, January 21
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4.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Trojan Horse
Greek poet Homer writes of an abducted princess, a 10-year siege of
the city of Troy and a clever trick in the form of a wooden horse that
brought the war to a swift and bloody end; but how much of the story
is fact â€" and how much is romanticized fiction?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| The Presidents: 1885-1913.
From Grover Cleveland to William Howard Taft, the Gilded Age of the
American Presidency, featured a new breed of men who occupied the
White House. It was an era of unbridled economic growth, combined with
the completion of America's "Manifest Destiny" policy, and dominated
by the emerging figure of Theodore Roosevelt. Defining moments include
Grover Cleveland's two nonconsecutive terms in office, William
McKinley's assassination, Teddy Roosevelt's anti-trust assaults on
big-money monopolies, and William Howard Taft's political estrangement
from his mentor and friend TR, which led to a split in the Republican
Party.

7.00 p.m. |HISTC| 7.00 p.m. |HISTU|  The Presidents: 1885-1913.
From Grover Cleveland to William Howard Taft, the Gilded Age of the
American Presidency, featured a new breed of men who occupied the
White House. It was an era of unbridled economic growth, combined with
the completion of America's "Manifest Destiny" policy, and dominated
by the emerging figure of Theodore Roosevelt. Defining moments include
Grover Cleveland's two nonconsecutive terms in office, William
McKinley's assassination, Teddy Roosevelt's anti-trust assaults on
big-money monopolies, and William Howard Taft's political estrangement
from his mentor and friend TR, which led to a split in the Republican
Party.

8.00 p.m. |HINT| The Presidents: 1913-1945.
The sixth hour looks at a challenging period of US history that was
marked by financial depression and two world wars. This era also
witnessed America's emergence as a player on the world stage and
ultimately a superpower. In 1917, Woodrow Wilson proclaimed American
entrance into World War One a crusade to make the world "safe for
democracy." After the war's end, he asserted international leadership
in building a new world order. Warren Harding watched as scandals
rocked his administration. Calvin Coolidge ushered the nation to a
dangerous economic precipice that became the Great Depression during
Herbert Hoover's years. And finally, we look at the three terms of
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who helped the nation recover from the
Depression and led it through the Second World War.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Presidents: 1913-1945.
The sixth hour looks at a challenging period of US history that was
marked by financial depression and two world wars. This era also
witnessed America's emergence as a player on the world stage and
ultimately a superpower. In 1917, Woodrow Wilson proclaimed American
entrance into World War One a crusade to make the world "safe for
democracy." After the war's end, he asserted international leadership
in building a new world order. Warren Harding watched as scandals
rocked his administration. Calvin Coolidge ushered the nation to a
dangerous economic precipice that became the Great Depression during
Herbert Hoover's years. And finally, we look at the three terms of
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who helped the nation recover from the
Depression and led it through the Second World War.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth:
It was the largest manhunt in history--ten thousand federal troops,
detectives and police hunted those responsible for the assassination
of President Abraham Lincoln. The conspiracy was vast--an effort to
decapitate the United States government at the end of the Civil War.
The manhunt was intense--ending 12 days later in a fiery showdown with
the man who pulled the trigger--John Wilkes Booth.

11.00 p.m. |HISTU|nvestigating History: Lincoln: Man or Myth?
Abraham Lincoln remains our country's most beloved president--but
nearly 200 years after his birth, we're still trying to piece together
a true picture of this man who never fails to fascinate, surprise, and
enlighten us. Scholars and historians examine how Lincoln became a
myth. Was he really the Great Emancipator who deeply wanted to free
slaves or a racist and white supremacist? Did the writings that
inspired a nation truly come from his pen? Do we really even know what
he looked like?
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Sunday, January 25
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7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Detectives: The Mystery Of The Pharaoh's Eternal Stone
The second biggest pyramid in Egypt was built by the pharaoh Khephren,
who also built the Sphinx; one of his statues was carved from gneiss,
a rare stone that has not been found within 800 kilometres of his
pyramid; where did the pharaoh find the stone?

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Discoveries: Lost Science of the Bible
Might the stories of the Bible have their basis in ancient scientific
fact? How big was the giant Goliath, and what was the tech of the
sling that brought him down? We'll demonstrate that the tower of Babel
could have been as tall as two miles in height. Create fire from water
as Elijah may have done. And in a never before attempted
investigation, watch as archeologists fully levitate a replica of the
Ark of the Covenant.

7.30 p.m. |DCIVC| Egypt Detectives: The Mystery Of The Rebel Pharaoh
Akhenaten is ancient Egypt's most mysterious and puzzling pharaoh; for
no apparent reason, he destroyed the established religion of Egypt and
moved 50,000 people to a lonely bay on the edge of the Nile, where he
built a magnificent city from scratch.

10.00 p.m. |SCI|Search for the Star of Bethlehem
The Star of Bethlehem led the Magi on a search for a Messiah.
Combining astronomy & astrology with religion & philosophy, this
scientific investigation brings together Biblical scholars and
scientists to explain the origins of the Christmas Star.
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television               January 5-11, 2009
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All times Eastern

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Monday, January 5
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4.00 p.m. |HISTU| Banned from The Bible II
Take another look at ancient texts that were edited out of the Bible.
Are they the missing links to Christ's true teachings, or heretical
attempts to rewrite history? Explore the kabalistic stories of angels
and demons disavowed by orthodox leaders, and the apocalyptic visions
and the sexual imagery that were barred from the Old Testament. Why
was Peter's account of a "Lord of The Rings"-style battle of wits and
magic repressed by Rome? With discoveries being made all across the
world--in caves, ruined temples, ancient librari

6.00 p.m. |HINT| Cliff Mummies of the Andes
The exciting story of the search for mummies of an obscure Peruvian
Andean culture called the Chachapoya, who thrived between 700 and 1500
AD before being wiped out by the Incas and Spaniards. The Chachapoya
revered their ancestors and placed their mummified corpses in
impressive tombs high on cliff walls. Keith Muscutt, Assistant Dean of
the Arts at University of California, Santa Cruz, and climbers Herb
Laeger and Richard Leversee eventually find the first unlooted tomb in
modern times.
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Tuesday, January 6
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5.00 p.m. |HISTU| Beneath Vesuvius
5.00 p.m. |NG| Secret Lives of Jesus

6.00 p.m. |HINT| The True Story of Mutiny on The Bounty.
It's history's best-known uprising on the high seas--the subject of
books, poems, and movies. But even after two centuries of
documentation, questions still surround the 1789 mutiny on the HMS
Bounty, its captain William Bligh, and the band of men who
commandeered the ship. Whose account is the truth? What inspired the
insurrection? And what happened to chief mutineer Fletcher Christian?
We also visit Norfolk, a South Pacific island where the people claim
to be direct descendants of the mutineers.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| First Canadians
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. Revolutionary archaeological finds and the
latest DNA research unlock the story of how Europeans travelled across
ice-age Atlantic 17,000 years ago to populate North America.

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Mysteries: Rites Of Death
Examine some of the world s most fascinating ancient death and burial
rituals, including Egyptian mummification.

10.00 p.m. |HINT|Engineering An Empire-Greece: Age of Alexander
438 BC. The Parthenon is complete. This masterpiece is the crowning
achievement for the Greek people. Without Alexander the Great, it is
possible Greece's Golden Era would have been just a footnote in
history. Tens of thousands would die during Alexander's relentless
attacks on Persia and Egypt, yet, his armies carried Greek life,
culture and values far abroad and this empire became known as the
"Hellenistic" world. Greece's amazing engineering achievements and
ideas are still with us today.

11.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Hidden Treasures: Royalty And Warriors
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Wednesday, January 7
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Ancient Mysteries: Rites Of Death
Examine some of the world s most fascinating ancient death and burial
rituals, including Egyptian mummification.

5.00 p.m. |HISTU|  Ancient Death Machines

6.00 p.m. |HISTC|  REAL DA VINCI CODE
Join host Tony Robinson as he goes on his own personal Grail hunt in
this entertaining but thoughtful inquiry. Travelling to the Middle
East, France, Spain, Italy and America and Glastonbury of course, he
gradually strips away the layers of myth to arrive at his own
extraordinary conclusion.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| REAL DA VINCI CODE
Join host Tony Robinson as he goes on his own personal Grail hunt in
this entertaining but thoughtful inquiry. Travelling to the Middle
East, France, Spain, Italy and America and Glastonbury of course, he
gradually strips away the layers of myth to arrive at his own
extraordinary conclusion.
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Friday, January 9
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| Ancient Monster Hunters
One-breasted female warriors; the one-eyed, man-eating Cyclops; the
ferocious griffin, part bird, part lion. Were these creatures,
celebrated by the ancient Greeks and immortalized by Homer, something
more than myth? Join the hunt with some of today's leading
paleontologists as we explore newly-translated evidence and examine
remains that may link the Greek classical age with Earth's prehistoric
past. New data suggests that the ancients searched for, excavated,
measured, and displayed massive fossils.
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Saturday, January 10
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7.00 p.m. |HINT| Engineering An Empire -Greece: Age of Alexander
438 BC. The Parthenon is complete. This masterpiece is the crowning
achievement for the Greek people. Without Alexander the Great, it is
possible Greece's Golden Era would have been just a footnote in
history. Tens of thousands would die during Alexander's relentless
attacks on Persia and Egypt, yet, his armies carried Greek life,
culture and values far abroad and this empire became known as the
"Hellenistic" world. Greece's amazing engineering achievements and
ideas are still with us today.
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Sunday, January 11
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8.00 p.m. |DISCC|Fireball Of Tutankhamun
Starting from a mysterious jewel in one of Tutankhamun's necklaces, a
desert journey reveals a new and unsuspected cosmic threat.

8.00 p.m. |HISTC| Braveheart's Scotland
A team of field investigators uncovers the clues that will recreate
vanished or hidden worlds. They use the latest research, expert
analysis and cutting edge graphic technology to take us back.

9.00 p.m. |HISTC| Braveheart
(movie)
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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The Ancient World on Television            December 29-January 4
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Monday, December 29
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5.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Divine Michelangelo
Michelangelo's path to success was plagued with difficulties; trace
the troubled origins of his genius, from boyhood beatings from his
father, to fights with fellow artists.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Lust
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Tuesday, December 30
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8.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Blackbeard: The Real Pirate Of The Caribbean
Some of the 2,000 artifacts found on Blackbeard's original ship are
investigated using CSI archaeology, as well as the remains of the
village where he lived; high-tech ballistics and CGI fight simulation
show the tactics and realities of sea battle.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Lust

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Mystery Of The Black Mummy
When a black African mummy is discovered more than 1,600 kilometres
from Egypt, it launches a team of archaeologists on a quest which
spanned more than 50 years.

Seven Deadly Sins: Envy

10.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Who Killed Julius Caesar
Historians, writers and filmmakers have puzzled over the assassination
of Julius Caesar for centuries; using the latest technology and modern
profiling techniques, experts reveal the truth behind history's most
famous crime.

10.00 p.m. |HINT|Rome: Engineering an Empire
For more than 500 years, Rome was the most powerful and advanced
civilization the world had ever known, ruled by visionaries and
tyrants whose accomplishments ranged from awe-inspiring to deplorable.
One characteristic linked them all--ambition--and the thirst for power
that all Roman emperors shared fueled an unprecedented mastery of
engineering and labor. This documentary special chronicles the
spectacular and sordid history of the Roman Empire from the rise of
Julius Caesar in 55 BC to its eventual fall around 537 AD, detailing
the remarkable engineering feats that set Rome apart from the rest of
the ancient world. Featuring extensive state-of-the-art CGI animation,
and exclusive never-before-seen footage shot on a diving expedition in
the water channels underneath the Colosseum.
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Wednesday, December 31
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6.00 p.m. |HINT| The Essex: The True Story of Moby Dick
The whaler Essex sailed from Nantucket in 1819 and met its doom in the
middle of the Pacific in 1820, when a sperm whale attacked, causing
the ship to sink. Adrift in small whaleboats, the crew faced storms,
thirst, illness, and starvation. Reduced to cannibalism, but
succeeding in one of history's great open-boat journeys, the few
survivors were picked up off South America. Here is the true story of
the adventures of the Essex, which provided inspiration for Herman
Melville's novel Moby-Dick, or the Whale

7.00 p.m. |HISTC|  EGYPT: ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE
This two-hour special uses cinematic recreations and cutting-edge CGI
to profile the greatest engineering achievements of ancient Egypt, and
the pharaohs and architects who were behind them. Segments include
Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Senusret's Nubian Superfortresses,
Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple at Dier el-Bahari, Akhenaten's city at
Amarna, and the temples of Ramesses the Great at Abu Simbel.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Envy

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony
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Thursday, January 1
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6.00 p.m. |HINT|Mummy Forensics: The Fisherman Mystery
In a hidden corner of a London storage facility lies an ancient
Peruvian mummy that has hardly seen the light of day in almost 100
years. Most mummies from ancient Peru were either bundled in a fetal
position or laid out flat. But for some mysterious reason this
Peruvian mummy has been buried in an unusual cross-legged posture. For
the Mummy Investigation Team the position of the mummy proves to be
the starting point of a thrilling case -- one which challenges our
preconceptions and proves that certain legends just might be true.

7.00 p.m. |HINT| Mummy Forensics: The Misfit
A body inside a coffin which it is too large for, missing genitals and
an obvious overbite are the clues which set the Mummy Investigation
Team on the trail of their next mystery. They know who the coffin was
made for -- a female Egyptian temple dancer -- what they need to know
is who rests there now and why this mummy is in such strange
condition. Extraordinarily, what they discover is a tragic tale played
out at the highest echelons of Egyptian society, set at the court of
one of Egypt's most famous Pharaohs.

7.00 p.m. |HISTC|  BEYOND THE DA VINCI CODE
A bestselling novel sparks a debate that could change the way the
world views Jesus, Mary Magdalene and Christianity forever…

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony

9.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Miracles Of Jesus
Hailed as the miracle of miracles, the Resurrection became a pillar of
the Christian faith, but why?; travel from Jerusalem to Rome to find
out what exactly the Resurrection meant to those first followers of
Jesus.

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
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Friday, January 2
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8.00 p.m. |HISTC| ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE | Greece: Age of Alexander
Centuries before Julius Caesar conquered much of the known world, the
Ancient Greeks were laying a foundation that has supported nearly 3000
years of European history. From The Tunnel of Samos: a mile-long
aqueduct dug through a large mountain of solid limestone, to
Agamemnon's Tomb, to The Parthenon,

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Greed
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Saturday, January 3
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8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Greed

9.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Anger
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Sunday, January 4
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6.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Divine Michelangelo
Michelangelo's path to success was plagued with difficulties; trace
the troubled origins of his genius, from boyhood beatings from his
father, to fights with fellow artists.

7.00 p.m. |DCIVC| Unsolved History: Roman Colosseum
Completed in 80 A.D., the Colosseum was inaugurated with 100 days of
games showcasing gladiatorial contests, wild beast hunts, public
executions and variety shows.

8.00 p.m. |HISTU| Seven Deadly Sins: Pride
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                         Channel Guide
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A&E     The Arts and Entertainment Channel (cable)
DTC     Discovery Times Channel (U.S. Cable)*
DCIVC   Discovery Civilization (Canadian Cable)
DISCC   Discovery Channel (Canadian Cable)
DISCU   Discovery Channel (U.S. Cable)
HINT    History International (U.S. Cable)
HISTU   The History Channel (U.S. Cable)
HISTC   History Television (Canadian Cable)
NGU     National Geographic Channel (U.S. Cable)*
PBS     Public Broadcasting System (U.S. National Schedule)
SCI     The Science Channel (U.S. Cable)
TLC     The Learning Channel (cable)

*n.b. Canadian versions of these two channels have recently
been made available although the Canadian versions don't seem
to be making their schedules available yet. For what it's worth,
the Canadian version does seem to 'match up' in regards to
ancient programming most of the time.
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