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SUnknownCode of the Maya Kings

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

6.9 /10

SUnknownGlories of the Ancient Aegean

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

7.1 /10

Documentary narrated by Gavin Macfadyen about two key figures in the field of Egyptology, Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni who discovered the tomb of Seti I and English archaeologist Howard Carter who discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Originally aired as part of National Geographic's 1999 Treasure Seekers series.

7.2 /10

SUnknownAfrica's Forgotten Kingdom

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

50-minute drama documentary detailing the adventures of geologist Karl Mauch and archaeologist Gertrude Caton Thompson.

6.7 /10

SUnknownChina's Frozen Desert

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

In western China there is a desert with an area of 270,000 square kilometers. The once bustling city life and oases on the legendary silk route were absorbed by wars and sand over time. Even the name of the "TaklaMakan" desert is interpreted by some as "Come in and you will not leave". At the beginning of the 20th century, the archaeologist Sir Aurel Stein decided to win the infamous desert. Following the route traced by the Chinese monk Xuanzang in the 7th century, he discovered, among others, preserved in excellent condition, the Buddhist library, and in it scrolls from thousands of years ago.

6.6 /10

SUnknownEmpires of India

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Famed for its wealth, cultural treasures, and spirituality, India has for centuries beckoned the outsider. Many have vied for control of this fabled and diverse land. Two great empires established by the invading Moguls and the British, flourished on this vast sub-continent.

7.1 /10

SUnknownIn the Shadow of Ancient Rome

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

The Roman Empire has inspired dreamers and dictators through the ages. Romantic medieval politician Cola di Rienzo dreamed of restoring the power and glory of ancient Rome. Centuries later, fascist leader Benito Mussollini wanted the same.

6.6 /10

SUnknownLost Cities of the Inca

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

6.4 /10

SUnknownQuest for the Grail

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

6.8 /10

SUnknownThe Edge of the Orient

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

6.1 /10

SUnknownThe Silk Road

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

In the West, stood a continent built on lofty ideals and grand ambition. In the East, towered an empire of unimaginable size and splendor. For thousands of years these two civilizations had thrived in seeming isolation. Two men stepped into the void. Marco Polo was lured by the promise of unprecedented wealth; Sven Hedin by a thirst for adventure and the trappings of world fame. Confronted by the most daunting terrain on earth, they went in search of a lasting connection between East and West, along the old Silk Road.

7 /10