Season 1 (2003)

Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
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January 1, 2003

New excavations and computer reconstructions recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.

Glorious Rome: Capital of an Empire
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Art, aesthetics, literature, theater, law, town planning: these are just some of the debts owed by Western civilization to Rome, t...Read more

Pyramids: Designed for Eternity
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January 1, 1970

During the 4th dynasty of the Pharaohs in Egypt, nearly 5000 years ago, a people emerged from the mists of pre-history to complete...Read more

Athens: Western Splendor
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January 1, 1970

Discover why Athens was the preeminent city during the Golden Age of Greece on this virtual tour of the cradle of Western civiliza...Read more

A Place Called Etruria
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January 1, 1970

Go on a journey to the ancient cities Volterra, Populonia and Cervetari and see why Etruscan civilization was famous for its extra...Read more

The Cities of the Pharaohs
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January 1, 1970

Perhaps no one in the history of mankind has wielded more power than a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. More than the Roman emperors, mor...Read more

Egypt According to Cleopatra
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January 1, 1970

Cleopatra herself serves as our virtual tour guide through Egypt during her reign as Queen. From the exotic yet cosmopolitan Alexa...Read more

Greek Cities in Italy
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January 1, 1970

Nearly 2800 years ago, a group of Greek settlers landed on the coast of Italy. That event marked the start the process which creat...Read more

The Pyramids of the Sun
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January 1, 1970

Aztec civilization reached its height in the early 16th century. Explore the capital of their empire, Tenochtitlán, home to elabor...Read more

The Roads to El Dorado
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January 1, 1970

Discover the gems of the 15th Century Incan empire, a domain which covered much of South America. The splendid cities of Curzo and...Read more

The Lost Cities of the Maya
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January 1, 1970

Between the 3rd and 10th centuries A.D., the Mayan civilization ruled much of Central America. Travel back to the magnificent Maya...Read more

The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
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January 1, 1970

Throughout the course of history, many great civilizations have flourished n Turkey because it forms a natural bridge between Euro...Read more

Travels Through Greece
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January 1, 1970

By the 2nd century A.D. Greece was already steeped in myth, tradition and a rich history which made it a major tourist destination...Read more

The Ports of the Desert
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January 1, 1970

From the Arabian Peninsula, we follow an ancient caravan route through the desert to Syria. ; Along the way, several lush oases in...Read more

Sailing with the Phoenicians
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January 1, 1970

Phoenecians, the ancient inhabitants of modern-day Lebanon, were known to be expert sailors. Through the eyes of one these seawort...Read more

The Roman Empire in Africa
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January 1, 1970

During the 2nd century A.D., Roman war veterans were granted land in Northern Africa as a sign of gratitude from the politicians. ...Read more

The Ancient Cities Bordering on Latium
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January 1, 1970

Ever wonder what happened to a territory after it was overthrown by the indomitable Roman Army? Within the Roman conquered territo...Read more

Retracing the Tracks of Hannibal
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January 1, 1970

In the 3rd century B.C., the world was in turmoil due to Hannibal’s war with the Romans. Following the path of the fearless Genera...Read more

Roman Imprint on the West
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January 1, 1970

It is said that all roads lead to Rome, and we’ll follow some which connected Rome to the rich provinces of the West: Iberia (Spai...Read more

At the Court of the King of Kings
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January 1, 1970

During the 4th century B.C., the great Persian civilization, which was the first multiethnic empire in history, reached its peak. ...Read more

Cities of the Sea and Wind
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January 1, 1970

In between the 1st and 3rd centuries A.D., the rich Roman province Tripolitania was comprised of three coastal cities named Sabrat...Read more

Secrets of the Island of Minos
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January 1, 1970

Around 1500 BC, the great Minoan civilization thrived on the islands of Crete and Santorin in the eastern Mediterranean. A guided ...Read more

The Fabulous Centres of Hellenism
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January 1, 1970

Between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC, many cities in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) reached unprecedented artistic levels. They we...Read more

Visit to the Sanctuaries of Apollo
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January 1, 1970

For many centuries, Greeks, Romans, Persians and Egyptians turned to Apollo, the lunar God, in hopes of being granted good fortune...Read more

Greek Legacy in the West: Sicily
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January 1, 1970

During the 4th Century BC, Sicily was the “new Greece” of the west. Our journey will take us to the various cultural centers that ...Read more

Ancient Itinerary in Ionia
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January 1, 1970

In the 2nd century BC, artistic and cultural activities reached their heights in the cities of Ionia, a densely populated area on ...Read more

Mycenaens: The Civilization of Heroes
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

A visit to the heart of the first great civilizations between the Euphrates and the Agean Sea takes us to the pre-Hellenic cities ...Read more