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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Ascending the Summit of Mt. Phu Kao
S22 E4 - 2m 8s
The holy temple of Vat Phou sits at the foot of Mt. Phu Kao. Evidence suggests ancient Khmer kings made grand processions to worship at the temple -- and then continued up the mountain, by foot, to pray at the summit. Christophe Pottier and his archaeological team are recreating the challenging ascent, in search of evidence of religious ceremonies from the pre-Angkorian era.
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Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – King's Gold
S22 E4 - 32s
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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Signs of Human Habitation in Kurukshetra
S22 E4 - 2m 11s
A team of archaeologists led by Christine Hawixbrock is excavating a site in what was the ancient Khmer city of Kurukshetra. And after digging through multiple "cultural layers" of earth, they make a breakthrough -- a clear sign of human occupation of this ancient royal city.
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Preview | Lost Treasures of Angkor – The Discovery
S22 E3 - 32s
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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Cymbal Found at Ancient Khmer Temple Site
S22 E3 - 1m 30s
Archaeologist Christine Hawixbrock and her team discover a small cymbal during the excavation of an ancient Khmer temple complex. Artifacts like this would have been used as part of a religious ceremony, and suggest the presence of a royal elite here during the pre-Angkorian period.
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A Gruesome Discovery in Rural Poland
S22 E2 - 2m 50s
Residents of the rural Polish town of Pień have long avoided a particular hill in the village – and in 2022, a team of archaeologists led by Dariusz Poliński and Magdalena Zagrodzka learned why. They discovered the body of a woman buried with a sickle across her neck, and a triangular padlock attached to her toe. Had they dug up a gruesome crime scene – or evidence of the supernatural?
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Reconstructing the Face of a 17-Century Woman
S22 E2 - 1m 44s
Forensic artist Oscar Nilsson has worked alongside Swedish police forces for decades, modelling the faces of crime scene victims. Now, he is tasked with reconstructing the face of “Zosia,” a woman buried as a vampire in 17-century Poland – and hopes to restore her human dignity in the process.
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Preview | Field of Vampires
S22 E2 - 32s
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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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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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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Secrets of the Dead
Eiffel's Race to the Top
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Secrets of the Dead
Eiffel's Race to the Top
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Dec 22
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The untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument that stands 1,000 feet high. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Eiffel's Race to the Top
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Dec 22
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The untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument that stands 1,000 feet high. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Eiffel's Race to the Top
Sunday
Dec 22
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The untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument that stands 1,000 feet high. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Eiffel's Race to the Top
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Dec 23
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The untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument that stands 1,000 feet high. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Eiffel's Race to the Top
Tuesday
Dec 24
1 Hour
The untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument that stands 1,000 feet high. -
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Decoding Hieroglyphics
Tuesday
Dec 24
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How ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and the archaeological work being done in Egypt to understand one of the most important scribes. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Eiffel's Race to the Top
Wednesday
Dec 25
1 Hour
The untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument that stands 1,000 feet high. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Decoding Hieroglyphics
Wednesday
Dec 25
1 Hour
How ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and the archaeological work being done in Egypt to understand one of the most important scribes. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Eiffel's Race to the Top
Wednesday
Dec 25
1 Hour
The untold story behind Paris' most famous landmark and the race to build a monument that stands 1,000 feet high. -
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Secrets of the Dead
Decoding Hieroglyphics
Wednesday
Dec 25
1 Hour
How ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were first translated 200 years ago and the archaeological work being done in Egypt to understand one of the most important scribes.
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