Unearthing Ancient Secrets
Season 2
Overview
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.
Episodes
1. Columbus The Hidden Mystery
The life of Christopher Columbus is examined using forensic technology.
2. Engineering Ancient Rome
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. A Warrior's Autopsy
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. Egypt's Animal Mummies
Ancient Egyptian animal mummies are studied.
5. Engineering Ancient Egypt
The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure for 3,800 years.
6. The Search for Sheba
The missing Queen of Sheba, the lover of King Solomon.
7. Rameses: A Murder Mystery
In the Valley of the Kings there is new evidence of the death of Rameses II's son.
8. Secrets of the Valley of the Kings
Archaeologists unravel the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, the sacred tombs of the Pharaohs in Egypt.