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Ancient Mysteries is a television series that was produced by FilmRoos and originally broadcast on A&E between 7 January 1994 and 3 May 1998 with reruns airing until 2000. Reruns were also re-broadcast on The

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    Ancient Mysteries Season 1 Episode 1 - Bigfoot
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    #1 - Bigfoot

    S1:E1

    Since 1884, Bigfoot has provoked controversy within the scientific community as the most-sighted mythical beast in the world. Is he real, or merely a popular legend passed through the generations? Venture deep into the Pacific Northwest on this amazing search for Bigfoot, which cuts through the dense forest of dubious sightings, commercialization, and outright fraud to uncover the truth about the great ape-like creature. Tracing reports back thousands of years, this highly entertaining and enlightening program examines the mystery of the beast the Indians knew only as "Sasquatch." Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, A&E presents the most comprehensive investigation of Bigfoot ever produced. Utilizing an innovative, high-tech approach, today's anthropologists offer a fresh perspective on hard evidence as presented through archival footage, computer analysis, and modern eyewitness video.

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  2. Ancient Mysteries Season 4 Episode 5 - Witches
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    #2 - Witches

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    Known varyingly as a sorceress, an enchantress, and a devil's consort, the witch has haunted the human consciousness and captured the imagination for thousands of years. While a general fear of witches seems to be woven deep within the human psyche, witchcraft and magic have been interpreted in different ways by different cultures throughout the ages. Some cultures and religions have deemed the practitioners of witchcraft to be evil, while others harness a more positive perspective on the power of the witch. What exactly are these controversial and mysterious powers? Why were witches hunted down so mercilessly during the European witch trials of the Middle Ages? And what were the actual motivations behind the famous seventeenth-century witch hunt in Salem, Massachusetts? Join Ancient Mysteries® on a quest to find answers to these and many other questions that lay buried deep within the ancient past.

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  3. Ancient Mysteries Season 4 Episode 25 - The Black Death
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    #3 - The Black Death

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  4. Ancient Mysteries Season 3 Episode 15 - Naked Warriors of Europe
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    #4 - Naked Warriors of Europe

    S3:E15

    An examination of the Celts, whose culture reached its zenith in Europe between the 5th and 1st centuries B.C. Included: their artwork, religious practices and fighting tactics.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Ancient Mysteries Season 3 Episode 18 - Blood and Honor at the First Olympics
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    #5 - Blood and Honor at the First Olympics

    S3:E18

    A look at the first Olympic competitions in Greece, circa 776 B.C.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Ancient Mysteries Season 1 Episode 2 - Origin of the Vampire
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    #6 - Origin of the Vampire

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    Exploring the myths and legends surrounding vampires, the “immortal monsters that prey on the living and survive by drinking [blood].”

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  7. Ancient Mysteries Season 1 Episode 3 - The Lost Ark of the Covenant
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    #7 - The Lost Ark of the Covenant

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    One of the holiest relics on earth, the Ark of the Covenant is the symbol of the agreement of faith made between God and the Israelites. The Ark is said to contain the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's Rod, and manna. But how could such an important artifact disappear without a trace? Did it ever really exist? ANCIENT MYSTERIES® circles the globe in search of clues to the enduring mystery of the fate of the fabled Ark. Meet biblical historians who have dedicated their lives to the search and follow a tangled web of clues that range from Biblical accounts to modern discoveries. Hear fascinating stories of its appearance throughout history and learn of the incredible powers that it allegedly possesses. Extraordinary artwork, expert commentary, and the most recent theories culminate in the definitive investigation of the legendary LOST ARK.

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  8. Ancient Mysteries Season 1 Episode 4 - The Lost Pharaoh
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    #8 - The Lost Pharaoh

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    A 1980 Canadian documentary on Pharaoh Akhenaten and the archaeological detective work that shed light on his reign. Akhenaten ruled for 17 years in the 14th century B.C.; his successor was his son-in-law, King Tut.

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  9. Ancient Mysteries Season 1 Episode 5 - The Marble Hunter
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    #9 - The Marble Hunter

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    A chronicle of Charles Fellows' archaeological excavation of Xanthos and other Lycian cities in Asia Minor.

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  10. Ancient Mysteries Season 1 Episode 6 - Northern Lights
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    #10 - Northern Lights

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    "The Northern Lights," a documentary exploring scientific findings on the aurora borealis. Also, how an auroral display can affect power lines and radio waves; past theories on the phenomenon.

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  11. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 1 - Enigma of the Dead Sea Scrolls
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    #11 - Enigma of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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    The "Enigma of the Dead Sea Scrolls," which contain most of the books of the Old Testament. Included: the accidental discovery of the scrolls in 1947 and subsequent findings; interviews with archaeologists.

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  12. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 2 - Rapa Nui
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    #12 - Rapa Nui

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    A look at the making of "Rapa Nui," which speculates on the native inhabitants of Easter Island, who built strange giant statues before the Dutch arrived in 1722.

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  13. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 3 - The Odyssey of Troy
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    #13 - The Odyssey of Troy

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    "The Odyssey of Troy" seeks evidence of historical accuracy in Homer's account of the Trojan War in the 13th century B.C. Included: a recap of archaeological digs on the Trojan Plain of northwestern Turkey.

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  14. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 4 - The Shroud of Turin
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    #14 - The Shroud of Turin

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    The Shroud of Turin, long thought to be Jesus Christ's burial garment, has inspired the faithful for centuries. But one very important question remains is it authentic, or merely a medieval forgery? Since it first appeared in 1357, the Shroud, a yellowed linen cloth that bears the faint image of a crucified man, has prompted one of the greatest detective stories of modern times. Now, ANCIENT MYSTERIES tackles the enigma of the Shroud with an in-depth examination of the garment and its history. Through numerous scientific tests, conflicting and sometimes shocking results have kept its true origins a mystery, but startling new evidence suggests that the shroud may have actually covered the body of Christ. Get an up-close look at the famed Shroud, and examine the results of the test that seem to prove it is genuine.

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  15. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 5 - Shreds of Evidence
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    #15 - Shreds of Evidence

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    A report on the mystery surrounding the Shroud of Turin, thought by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus. Scientists in three countries investigating the shroud's authenticity are observed using carbon dating and other techniques.

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  16. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 6 - Shadow of the Templars
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    #16 - Shadow of the Templars

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    Tracing the rise and fall of Knights Templars, a religious-military order that fought for Christ during the 12th and 13th centuries, according to narrator Henry Lincoln. Included: a look at their activities during the Crusades; and their suppression by King Philip IV of France.

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  17. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 7 - Robot Journey Into the Past
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    #17 - Robot Journey Into the Past

    S2:E7

    Examining the Upuaut project, in which robotic cameras explored the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Included: comments from writers Robert Bauval and Adrian Gilbert (“The Orion Project”), and Emma Freud.

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  18. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 8 - Myth of the Spanish Inquisition
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    #18 - Myth of the Spanish Inquisition

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    An examination of the Catholic Church's orthodoxy court asserts that it was a victim of a Protestant "propaganda campaign." Included: interviews with historians; excerpts from silent films; a Monty Python spoof of the Inquisition; and Verdi's opera "Don Carlos."

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  19. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 9 - The Loch Ness Monster
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    #19 - The Loch Ness Monster

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    A report on the ongoing search for the Loch Ness monster examines eyewitness accounts and scientific evidence. Included: footage of Nessie (maybe); sonar readings; an uncovered hoax.

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  20. Ancient Mysteries Season 2 Episode 10 - Easter Island: The Secrets
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    #20 - Easter Island: The Secrets

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    "Easter Island: The Secrets" offers theories concerning the origin of the ancient stone statues that populate the island, who carved them, and why.

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  21. Ancient Mysteries Season 3 Episode 1 - The Hidden City of Petra
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    #21 - The Hidden City of Petra

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    It remained hidden behind walls of sheer rock for more than 2,000 years. In 1812, Johann Burckhardt ventured into the Jordanian desert and discovered hundreds of structures stretching for miles along narrow canyons: the ancient city of Petra. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, ANCIENT MYSTERIES® journeys into the past, unlocking the secrets long held captive behind Jordan's sandstone cliffs. Nearly 200 years after its discovery, archaeologists are still astonished at the ruins of Petra. The city evokes wonder in all who behold it--who were the people who carved these structures into solid rock, and how? Wander through what was once a thriving, sophisticated city and glean insight into the Nabataeans, the ancient people who lived and worked here. What caused their strange disappearance? Interviews with archaeologists and anthropologists and stunning location footage illuminate an incredible account of THE HIDDEN CITY OF PETRA.

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  22. Ancient Mysteries Season 3 Episode 2 - Palenque: The Maya
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    #22 - Palenque: The Maya

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    Palenque was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that flourished in the 7th century.

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  23. Ancient Mysteries Season 3 Episode 3 - Camelot
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    #23 - Camelot

    S3:E3

    The court of King Arthur, Camelot was at the center of a world of magic and honor. But what lies behind this captivating legend?

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  24. Ancient Mysteries Season 3 Episode 4 - Vikings in North America
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    #24 - Vikings in North America

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    The exploits of Eric the Red. The legend of Leif Ericson. The struggle for power the bond of a family and the courage to sail beyond a dark and dangerous ocean. Guided by their hopes the explorers of the North moved their horizon west in an odyssey of ice and uncertainity. Leaving Norway for Iceland and an inauspicious tundra they named Greenland the Norse in their long boats proved sturdy enough to reach one more distant shore--VINLAND. At the dawn of the century with the chance to settle a new home the long search seemed over and the future bright. Yet their stay proved so brief as to almost escape history until a fantastic find just thirty years ago by Helge Ingstad.

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  25. Ancient Mysteries Season 3 Episode 5 - Machu Picchu: City in the Sky
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    #25 - Machu Picchu: City in the Sky

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    The structure of Machu Picchu, originally built by the Incas, is one of the most archaeologically stunning mysteries of the past. However, even today we are still unsure what its purpose was. Was it an observatory? A pleasure retreat? Or a Fortress? This programme attempts to uncover the historical and spiritual mysteries of this magical place.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bigfoot" is the best rated episode of "Ancient Mysteries". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/1994. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Witches".