Secrets of the Deep
An informative and exciting series, using treasure exhumed from the world's oceans to learn about the technologies and science of lost civilizations and periods of historical interest. The series showcases five dramatic stories set at sea, the clues to which are buried deep beneath the waves: ancient Egyptian boats, lost World War II planes, sunken cities and shipwreck treasure.
- 2008-2009
- 1 season
- MagellanTV
- Documentary
An informative and exciting series, using treasure exhumed from the world's oceans to learn about the technologies and science of lost civilizations and periods of historical interest. The series showcases five dramatic stories set at sea, the clues to which are buried deep beneath the waves: ancient Egyptian boats, lost World War II planes, sunken cities and shipwreck treasure.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Ancient Egyptian Boats
Tue, Jun 3, 2008 50 mins
The subject of ancient Egyptian boat-building is a mystery. In this episode we speak to archaeological experts and go on a journey along the Red Sea coast in search of the lost boat-building techniques of ancient Egypt and to explore how the art of boat building had evolved.
Episode 2
Beaufighters - Lost Planes of WW2
Tue, Jun 10, 2008 50 mins
Near the end of WWII an incredible aerial dogfight exploded within the confined arena of a remote Norwegian Fjord, with the German Luftwaffe shooting down ten allied aircraft. We travel to the site of the battle with a team of divers to identify the sole allied aircraft wreck that has been found, in an attempt to unravel the mystery and attempt to discover the other wreck sites.
Episode 3
Shipwreck Treasure
Tue, Jun 17, 2008 50 mins
The Fishers of Key West are the first family of undersea treasure hunting. Two decades ago they discovered $450 in gold & silver at the wreck of the Spanish galleon. Since then, the family's success has dried up, making their living guiding other would-be treasure hunters on dives. It's on one of these tours that they happen upon a mysterious find they hope will restore their former glory
Episode 4
Sunken Cities
Tue, Jun 24, 2008 50 mins
Cities swept into the sea, civilizations lost beneath the waves, but is Atlantis more than a myth? Are there real sunken cities waiting to be discovered? Today, new technology is helping to find lost societies around the globe.
Episode 5
Wrecksploitation
Tue, Jul 1, 2008 50 mins
Almost every day divers using the latest scuba and subsea technology are finding shipwrecks - perfectly preserved time capsules from hundreds of even thousands of years ago. Treasure or heritage, public or private, with billions of dollars and priceless treasure at stake, the question is, who owns these wrecks and what should be done with them?
