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Jurassic Fortunes
Jurassic Fortunes
S20E6

Discover the world of dinosaur fossil collecting, an unusual hobby with a growing market.

The Sunken Basilica
The Sunken Basilica
S20E5

Explore the sunken remains of an early Christian basilica in western Turkey.

Decoding Hieroglyphics
Decoding Hieroglyphics
S20E3

Research is revealing the hieroglyphic texts from within the tomb of an Egyptian scribe.

Last Days of Pompeii
Last Days of Pompeii
S20E2

What were the last days in Pompeii like before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years

Archaeology at Althorp
Archaeology at Althorp
S20E1

Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century.

Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
S19E4

A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.

Hannibal in the Alps
Hannibal in the Alps
S17E2

Where did Hannibal and his army cross the Alps to launch a surprise attack on Rome?

Van Gogh’s Ear
Van Gogh’s Ear
S16E2

What did Vincent Van Gogh really do on the night of December 23, 1888?

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