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13. Death Cult And Bog Bodies of Ireland
2012 - Season 2
The archaeological findings of Gobekli Tepe, a Neolithic hilltop sanctuary in Turkey, and the discovery of a series of maimed bodies at a muddy landscape in Ireland.
12. Sword in the Stone And Orpheus Amulet
2012 - Season 2
Could the mysterious medieval sword lodged in stone in a remote church in Italy be connected to the legend of King Arthur? A world expert on Arthurian legends is on a mission to find out how a tiny pendant challenges the origins of Christianity, and the mysteries surrounding the so-called Orpheus amulet.
11. Sword In The Stone
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Dr Raluca Radulescu of Bangor University is a world expert on Arthurian legends. She is on the trail of a mysterious medieval sword lodged in a stone in a remote church in Italy, to discover if it could it have some connection to the story of King Arthur. Her quest takes her on a voyage of discovery that reveals there is more to the origins of this Arthurian legend than there first appears. Also in this episode, a tiny pendant, said to date back almost 2000 years.
10. The Mystery Of Mary Magdelene
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Mary Magdalene has long been known as a repentant sinner, a saint, and perhaps most importantly, a witness to the resurrection. But author Margaret Starbird investigates the claim that she was also Jesus’ wife, mother of his child and victim of the biggest conspiracy in history. In this television exclusive she examines what some have claimed could be one of the earliest Christian artefacts ever discovered.
9. Crucifixion Decoded And Bosnian Pyramids
2012 - Season 2
Millions of Christians retrace Christ's footsteps every year, but now an archaeologist claims that they may be worshipping at the wrong sites. Experts cast astounding new light on Jesus's crucifixion.
8. Great Flood And Scottish Stone Mystery
2012 - Season 2
After centuries of debate, archaeological evidence unearthed in Bulgaria may reveal not only where the Great Flood happened, but what caused it. Also investigating evidence of what prompted Noah to build his ark. As well as strange standing stones found in Scotland.
7. Mayan Underworld
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Could the Underworld of the lost Mayan civilization have actually existed? Guillermo de Anda, an underwater archaeologist, follows a trail of evidence across Mexico and Guatemala to try and to locate it. Investigating both ancient myths and recent archaeological discoveries, de Anda discovers bones in deep underwater caves, proof of ritual human sacrifice and legends of a harrowing journey through the Underworld. As he prepares for a final dive in a deep cave in Mexico, can his search have led him to the entrance to Xibalba – the legendary Gates of Hell?
6. Vampire Killers And Green Children Mystery
2012 - Season 2
A mysterious burial 4,000 years ago and the recent discovery of a body with a missing heart leads to a search for the world's oldest vampire. Following the trail of the oldest suspected vampire, and a look into alleged sightings of two alien-like children in an English village.
5. Holy Shroud And Star God Temple
2012 - Season 2
Ancient languages expert Mark Guscin attempts to shed light on the secrets of what some believe to be Jesus’ shroud by exploring digital analysis of the relic. Investigate what recent advances in science might reveal about this mysterious religious relic since the last time it was tested in 1988. Then, explore the oldest astronomical temple in the Americas.
4. Sodom and Gomorrah And Voynich Manuscript
2012 - Season 2
Following clues in the Old Testament, an archaeologist believes he has discovered the location of the original cities of sin, Sodom and Gomorrah. Go in search of the infamous Biblical cities of sin supposedly destroyed by the wrath of God. Can they be found? Plus, British computer programmer Nick Pelling attempts to crack ‘the most mysterious document in the world’.
3. Decoding The Incas
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The ancient Incas' empire spanned the continent with roads, temples and mysterious cities built to incredible precision. Amazingly they achieved it all without a written language. Archaeologists today believe they may have communicated using only three dimensional language - made from knots. Also in this episode the Vikings. They were a feared race of seafaring warriors, with powers of navigation far ahead of their time.
2. Crown Of Thorns And The Living Dead
2012 - Season 2
Jesuit priest Father Patrick Hough visits Notre Dame Cathedral to examine a relic that's said to be the crown of thorns worn by Christ at his crucifixion. Then head to the mountains of Peru to investigate a hoard of mummies found preserved in disturbing positions.
1. The Mona Lisa Code
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Never has a code been discovered in a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. But new high resolution images of the Mona Lisa, taken to record its fading colors, may have revealed more than cracks in the varnish. One man believes he has found hidden numbers and letters. This episode follows the trail of a code that has the potential to reveal the true meaning behind this enigmatic painting. Also in this episode the world’s oldest underground temple and discovered with more than 7000 bones.
