Secrets of Archaeology
Take a virtual reality tour of histories most intriguing ancient civilizations. Uncover the secrets of the pyramids as the pharaohs reach for immortality, walk the streets of the Eternal City of Rome, relive a step-by-step reconstruction of Pompeii under the shadow of mighty Vesuvius, experience life in bustling Baghdad and journey to Latin America to the mythical "El Dorado."
- 2003-2014
- 1 season
- Vision Films
- Documentary
Take a virtual reality tour of histories most intriguing ancient civilizations. Uncover the secrets of the pyramids as the pharaohs reach for immortality, walk the streets of the Eternal City of Rome, relive a step-by-step reconstruction of Pompeii under the shadow of mighty Vesuvius, experience life in bustling Baghdad and journey to Latin America to the mythical "El Dorado."
Season 1 Episode Guide
27 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Pompeii: A City Rediscovered
29 mins
New excavations and computer reconstructions recreate the magnificent city and the cataclysmic eruption that silenced its inhabitants.
Episode 2
Glorious Rome, Capital Of An Empire
22 mins
Explore the architectural treasures of ancient Rome, the epicenter of the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
Episode 3
Pyramids Designed for Eternity
22 mins
Scientific structural theories are put to the test in this computerized recreation of the building of Khufu, the largest pyramid in the world.
Episode 4
Athens: Western Splendor
25 mins
Discover why Athens was the preeminent city Golden Age of Greece on this virtual tour of the cradle of Western civilization.
Episode 5
A Place Called Etruria
25 mins
Journey to the ancient cities, Volterra, Populonia and Cervetari and see why Etruscan civilization was famous for its lavish wealth, fine ceramics and bustling trade.
Episode 6
The Cities Of The Pharaohs
26 mins
Visit the sanctuaries of Karnak and Luxor, and explore the temples, residences, and shops of ancient cities such as Memphis and Thebes.
Episode 7
Egypt According To Cleopatra
26 mins
Queen Cleopatra serves as our virtual tour guide through Egypt during the time of the Ptolemies, from the city of Alexandria to the isle of Philae.
Episode 8
Greek Cities In Italy
26 mins
Explore the virtual streets of the original Greek colonies of Italy, and experience the creation of the Magna Graecia.
Episode 9
The Pyramids of the Sun
26 mins
Witness the magic of the great temples and pyramids of Tenochtitlán, the capital of the ancient Aztecs, as it is unearthed beneath Mexico City.
Episode 10
The Roads to El Dorado
27 mins
Discover the splendor of the Incan empire's Curzo and Machu Picchu, which captured the imagination and greed of the Spanish conquistadors.
Episode 11
The Lost Cities of the Maya
Wed, Jun 4, 2003 25 mins
Travel to the magnificent Mayan cities of Uxmal, Tulum, Chichén Itza and the capital Palenque, with its great pyramid built by master mathematicians.
Episode 12
The Forgotten Civilizations of Anatolia
25 mins
Take a virtual tour of the splendid Greek cities of ancient Turkey, including Gordian, the domain of King Midas, and Hattusa, with its spectacular royal citadel.
Episode 13
Travels Through Greece
22 mins
Journey with a Roman senator through the artistic and cultural treasures of Greece; from the agora at Corinth, to the acoustically perfect Theatre at Epidaurus.
Episode 14
The Ports Of The Desert
24 mins
Follow an ancient caravan route through lush oases across the Syrian desert, from Marib to the beautiful city of Palmyra.
Episode 15
Sailing with the Phoenicians
24 mins
Sail with a Phoenician captain to the ancient ports of the Mediterranean Byblos, Rhodes, Tharros, Motya, and the famous Roman naval base at Carthage.
Episode 16
The Roman Empire in Africa
24 mins
Visit the vast olive groves and wheat fields created by Roman war veterans in this arid climate as well as the amphitheatre at El-Djem.
Episode 17
Ancient Cities Bordering on Latium
22 mins
Tour several ancient cities within the Roman territories of Latium and Umbria, including Alatri and Amelia, and take a virtual tour inside the home of a wealthy Roman citizen.
Episode 18
Retracing the Tracks of Hannibal
25 mins
Visit the majestic ruins of the Roman republican period, following the path of the fearless General Hannibal, who led his army across the Alps to Italy on elephants.
Episode 19
Roman Imprint on the West
24 mins
It is said that all roads led to Rome. Follow the itineraries which connected Rome to Iberia (Spain) and ancient Gaul (France) as a Celtic gladiator guides us through Nimes, Orange, Tarragona and more.
Episode 20
At the Court of the King of Kings
27 mins
Tour the grand residences at Persepolis and the sumptuous imperial palaces of the powerful Darius I at the height of Persian civilization.
Episode 21
Secrets of Archeology Cities of the Sea and Wind
26 mins
Take a tour of Tripopolitania, a rich Roman province on the shores of the Mediterranean and visit the famous city of Oea, best known as Tripoli.
Episode 22
Secrets of the Island of Minos
26 mins
Akenat, an architect from 1500 BC gives a guided tour of archaeological sites at Akrotiri, Ayía, Knosses, and more, culminating in a visit to the palace of Minos, with its legendary labyrinth.
Episode 23
The Fabulous Centres of Hellenism
24 mins
Spectacular virtual reconstruction takes us back to the 2nd Century B.C., where Greek and Eastern civilizations meet at Ephesus and Pergamum.
Episode 24
Visit of the Sanctuaries of Apollo
25 mins
Explore the most important archaeological sites connected to the worship of Apollo, including the temples at Delphi, Delos, and Didymi.
Episode 25
Greek Legacy in the West (Sicily)
24 mins
Join Alexis, a Corinthian settler, on a tour of 4th Century BC Sicily, the "new Greece" of its day, and of cultural centers such as Syracuse, Agrigento and the exquisite Valley of the Temples.
Episode 26
Ancient Itinerary in Ionia
23 mins
See the cities of Ionia on the coast of present day Turkey, and the islands in the eastern Mediterranean at the artistic and cultural height they reached during the 2nd Century BC.
Episode 27
The Civilization of the Heroes (The Mycenaeans)
23 mins
A visit to the heart of the first great civilizations between the Euphrates and the Aegean Sea takes us to the pre-Hellenic cities and the legendary Babylonian city of Troy.