Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated. On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.
Episodes
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Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
S22 E4 - 55m 15s
The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos, dating to the early days of the Khmer Empire, leads scientists to investigate how the priceless objects were made and where they might have originated. On their journey, they retrace the steps of the ancient kings and explore the sacred landscape around Vat Phou to learn more about this ancient civilization.
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Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
S22 E3 - 55m 15s
Angkor was the capital of the Khmer empire, which controlled much of the region between the 9th and 15th centuries. The stunning accomplishments of Angkor’s great kings are clear to see—but the period preceding the foundation of their great city is shrouded in mystery. Now, the discovery of an incredible hoard of stunning artifacts is providing surprising new clues about this early Khmer society.
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Field of Vampires
S22 E2 - 55m 15s
In 2022, a terrifying discovery: a female skeleton dating from 1650, buried with a sickle across her neck and giant padlock on her toe—double protection to keep her from rising from the dead. All the evidence points to her being buried as a vampire... and she’s not alone, with more than 50 deviant burials around her. Who was she and what did these burial rituals mean?
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The Civil War's Lost Massacre
S22 E1 - 55m 23s
Originally a supply depot for Union forces in Kentucky, Camp Nelson became the site where 10,000 Black soldiers trained in the Civil War. But in the war’s last months, these soldiers were attacked by bitter Southerners. Their remains have never been found, and a team is dedicated to finding them to memorialize their service and heroism.
Extras + Features
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Preview | The Civil War's Lost Massacre
S22 E1 - 31s
Originally a supply depot for Union forces in Kentucky, Camp Nelson became the site where 10,000 Black soldiers trained in the Civil War. But in the war’s last months, these soldiers were attacked by bitter Southerners. Their remains have never been found, and a team is dedicated to finding them to memorialize their service and heroism.
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Remembering the Fallen Soldiers of the Simpsonville Massacre
S22 E1 - 2m 17s
Meet the investigators determined to find and memorialize the 22 Civil War soldiers from the 5th United States Colored Cavalry, who were ambushed and slain by racist outlaws outside of Camp Nelson, Kentucky.
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Radar Technologies Aid in Search for Civil War Burial Site
S22 E1 - 2m 48s
Aided by University of Kentucky archaeologist Dr. Philip Mink and the university’s EduceLab Mobile Team, researchers examine the land around where the Simpsonville Massacre occurred, hoping to find the lost burial grounds of the slain soldiers.
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Secrets of the Dead
Bombing Auschwitz
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Jan 30
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Upon hearing the stories of two Jewish prisoners who escaped Auschwitz, the Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Bombing Auschwitz
Thursday
Jan 30
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Secrets of the Dead
Bombing Auschwitz
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Jan 31
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Upon hearing the stories of two Jewish prisoners who escaped Auschwitz, the Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Bombing Auschwitz
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Feb 1
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Upon hearing the stories of two Jewish prisoners who escaped Auschwitz, the Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Bombing Auschwitz
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
Upon hearing the stories of two Jewish prisoners who escaped Auschwitz, the Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Bombing Auschwitz
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
Upon hearing the stories of two Jewish prisoners who escaped Auschwitz, the Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Bombing Auschwitz
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
Upon hearing the stories of two Jewish prisoners who escaped Auschwitz, the Allies consider bombing the Nazi prison camp in an effort to save lives in the future. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Galileo's Moon
Tuesday
Feb 4
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Using observations of the Earth's moons and Jupiter's moons, Galileo's "Sidereus Nuncius" proves Earth is not the center of the universe. -
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Galileo's Moon
Wednesday
Feb 5
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Using observations of the Earth's moons and Jupiter's moons, Galileo's "Sidereus Nuncius" proves Earth is not the center of the universe. -
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Galileo's Moon
Wednesday
Feb 5
1 Hour
Using observations of the Earth's moons and Jupiter's moons, Galileo's "Sidereus Nuncius" proves Earth is not the center of the universe. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Wednesday
Feb 5
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Wednesday
Feb 5
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Thursday
Feb 6
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Thursday
Feb 6
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Friday
Feb 7
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Friday
Feb 7
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Saturday
Feb 8
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Sunday
Feb 9
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Sunday
Feb 9
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans. -
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Secrets of the Dead
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Sunday
Feb 9
1 Hour
Archaeological evidence suggests that the legend of King Arthur began in a 5th-century trading village following the departure of the Romans.
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