All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Stonehenge

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    This is the fascinating story of the British Isles in pre-history: of the hunters and farmers who eked out a living from the land: and of Stonehenge, the megalithic structure which has become a symbol of those dark and mysterious times. Standing tall on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, the ancient stone circle is steeped in myth and legend - even today, it refuses to give up all of its secrets.

  • S01E02 Hadrian's Wall

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS
  • S01E03 The Pyramids

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    The burial sites of the mighty Pharaohs of Egypt are still one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the world today. This programme provides a colourful, entertaining and informative guide to the treasures left us by a truly extraordinary people.

  • S01E04 Pompeii

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS
  • S01E05 Ancient Rome

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS
  • S01E06 Mayans & Aztecs

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

Season 2

  • S02E01 Carthage

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    Examine the spectacular wonders of the ancient city which stood on the northern coast of Africa, near modern day Tunis. This "Lost Treasures" program allows us a unique glimpse of the "new city", including the mighty walled fortress of Byrsa, which overlooked Carthage's splendid twin harbors. Written by G. Forman

  • S02E02 Jerusalem

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    The story of the Holy city, and the dominant building, the Temple, which once contained the Ark of the Covenant. "Lost Treasures..." visits the sacred city exploring its famous walls and gates, and the mysterious temple under which so many secrets maybe buried. Written by G. Forman

  • S02E03 Ancient Greece

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    "Lost Treasures..." takes the viewer on an incredible journey to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Acropolis and The Parthenon - now and as they once were - and the majesty of the remains at Delphi, including the inspiring temple of Zeus. Written by G. Forman

  • S02E04 The Seven Wonders

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    This program presents the stories of the works of architecture regarded by the Greeks and Romans as the most extraordinary structures of antiquity: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Statute Of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Pharos of Alexandria and the Pyramids of Egypt and more. Written by G. Forman

  • S02E05 The Romans In North Africa

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    Within easy reach of Rome, the rich and fertile territories of Northern Africa would inevitably become part of the huge Roman Empire. This program features the major Roman dwellings in the North African region, with exciting footage of Carthage, this unique underground city of Bulla Regia and the recently discovered Chimtou. Written by G. Forman

  • S02E06 Ancient Egypt

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    Think of Ancient Egypt and you think of the great Pyramids at Giza - but these incredible structures are not the only treasures left to us by a truly remarkable civilization. This program visits, explores and restores such wonders as the Temples at Al Karnak and Luxor, the Temple at Abu Simnel and more. Written by G. Forman

Season 3

  • S03E01 Ancient China

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    The Great Wall of China remains the most soaring architectural achievement of the Chinese people –but it’s not the only one, as this program reveals. Highlights include dazzling graphic re-creations of a Chinese village from seven thousand years ago, the terracotta army of the First Chinese Emperor and Beijing’s Forbidden City. A look at China's long and fascinating history, including the construction of the Great Wall, the terracotta army built by the First Emperor, and the Forbidden City in Beijing. Also includes a re-created Chinese village from 7000 years ago, plus expert commentary, computer graphics, and footage shot on location in China

  • S03E02 Ancient India

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    For over 4,000 years, the lands of India have been home to a remarkable human civilization. This episode journeys through the centuries to reveal the continuing story of the Indian people. Beginning with a graphic reconstruction of an Indus Valley city of the Second Millennium BC, the Indian experience includes fabulous dynasties of kings, timeless belief systems, and golden ages of culture. India's greatest buildings especially reflect the character of this unique people, culminating in the glory of the Taj Mahal, the greatest monument to human love ever constructed, and one of the most spectacular constructions anywhere on Earth.

  • S03E03 Samurai Japan

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    Japan’s great monuments, pagodas and temples are the physical evidence of people steeped in the ways of Buddhism –a stark and fascinating contrast with the famous Samurai warriors and their noble Code of Bushido. Featuring terrific graphic re-creations and animation. A look at the traditions and history of Japan, which go back thousands of years. Includes a look at Japan's great temples and monuments, plus information on Bushido, the code of the Samurai. Includes historical recreations and expert historical commentary

  • S03E04 The Celts

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    Long-buried treasures and newly discovered monuments are shedding new light on Celtic society. Classical writers condemned what they saw as the barbarian society –a lifestyle built around rituals, bloody sacrifices and savage fighting. This program reveals, there was a rich sophisticated element to Celtic culture. Recent discoveries have shown the Celts, previously believed to be a wild and barbaric race, to actually have been sophisticated and artistic. This program takes a look at the span of Celtic history, including a look at ancient ruins, a recreated village, and expert historical commentary

  • S03E05 Dark Age England

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    Buried treasures, strange structures, mysterious buildings…what clues do these offer us as we strive to learn more about this bleak period in English history? Utilizing state-of-the-art computer generated graphics and animation, discover the secrets of the famous Offa's Dyke; the hidden treasures of the Sutton Hoo burial site; the technology behind the Viking longships; and the beauty of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

  • S03E06 Empires of the Americas

    • April 5, 2007
    • PBS

    The parallels between the Aztec and Incan cultures are explored in this fascinating documentary that focuses on the doomed civilizations. Featuring expert commentary and thrilling computer-generated re-creations of such lost cities as Tenochtitlan and Machu Picchu, the truth about the sun-worshiping societies and how they fell prey to 16th-century Spanish conquistadors is revealed.