Ancient Worlds Brought to Life

Relive the glories of Carthage, Machu Picchu, and other long-lost civilizations that continue to fascinate and inspire! Discover the secrets of lost worlds and marvel at their achievements, including the spectacular Palace of Knossos, constructed by the brilliant and enigmatic Minoans, and the Mayan pyramids of Tikal.

Unlock Carthage's best-kept secret, explore Machu Picchu, relive Pompeii's glory days before Vesuvius claimed its deadly price, and much more.

This compelling program reveals how the pursuit of sporting perfection helped Ancient Greeks attain immortality and how the lost pharaoh, Akhenaton, written out of history, "lives" again thanks to modern technology.

Re-enactments, on-location cinematography, and computer animation reconstructs Teotihuacin, Cholula, Monte Alban, Chichen, Izta, Uxmal, and Palenque, as they might have looked 1,000 years ago before their tragic ends.

Atlantis: In Search of a Lost Continent - Since Plato first described Atlantis 2,500 years ago, more than 5,000 publications have been written about this mythical island kingdom located in the Atlantic. Follow host Richard Crenna as he takes you through this exceptional story of science, history, and mystery.