Lost Worlds: The Story of Archaeology

Lost Worlds: The Story of Archaeology

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20001 Season
Lost Worlds: The Story of Archaeology

Overview

This six-part series presents the definitive history of archaeology, a 250-year worldwide odyssey that began with the unearthing of the ruins of Pompeii buried beneath the ash of Mt. Vesuvius. In a short time, archaeologists started pursuing very different objectives: some were treasure-seekers hoping to plunder antiquities of the ancient world; others sought to prove theories about the origins of civilization or the historical accuracy of Homer or the Bible; still others focused on humans themselves, trying to determine the age of the species. The series also looks at how archaeology has been misused as an instrument of foreign policy and where the study is going in the future with new technologies and methods.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Additional Information

Original Name:Lost Worlds: The Story of Archaeology
Status:Ended
First Air Date:2000-04-06
Last Air Date:2000-05-11
Number of Episodes6
Original Language:EN

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

6 Episodes

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