← Unearthing Ancient Secrets

Season 2

8 episodes · 2012

More scientific mysteries are uncovered this season of Unearthing Ancient Secrets, including a mummy autopsy, the myths behind the Queen of Sheba, the engineering of Egypt and Rome, and much more. Find out what is discovered upon closer investigation and if any of histories secrets are revealed.

  1. 1Columbus The Hidden Mystery

    14 Dec 2012 · 45 min

    The life of Christopher Columbus is examined using forensic technology.

  2. 2Engineering Ancient Rome

    21 Dec 2012 · 45 min

    Rome was a modern day city in an ancient world; Romans built the Colosseum and Pantheon and supplied 1 million residents with fresh water every day.

  3. 3A Warrior's Autopsy

    28 Dec 2012 · 45 min

    Philip of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great, built one of the world's greatest militaries; one wonders what life was like for his soldiers.

  4. 4Egypt's Animal Mummies

    04 Jan 2013 · 45 min

    Ancient Egyptian animal mummies are studied.

  5. 5Engineering Ancient Egypt

    11 Jan 2013 · 45 min

    The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure for 3,800 years.

  6. 6The Search for Sheba

    18 Jan 2013 · 45 min

    The missing Queen of Sheba, the lover of King Solomon.

  7. 7Rameses: A Murder Mystery

    22 Jan 2013 · 45 min

    In the Valley of the Kings there is new evidence of the death of Rameses II's son.

  8. 8Secrets of the Valley of the Kingsfinale

    29 Jan 2013 · 45 min

    Archaeologists unravel the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, the sacred tombs of the Pharaohs in Egypt.