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©2025
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3 videodiscs (540 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Disc 1. The hidden underbelly of the Colosseum -- The secret source of Stonehenge -- The lure of the Labyrinth -- Neanderthals' last stand -- Quest for the Ark of the Covenant -- Decoding the world's first battlefield -- Disc 2. In search of druids -- Unpacking the Viking Galloway hoard -- Ancient Greek mystery cult of Eleusis -- The Antikythera mechanism : hidden histories -- Deciphering the Voynich manuscript -- Mysteries of the Maltese Temples -- Disc 3. Finding Troy -- Loss of the Library of Alexandria -- Hunting the Holy Grail -- Seeking Rome's lost ninth legion -- Ötzi the Iceman : Beyond the cold case -- The 12-sided mystery of dodecahedrons
This course explores 18 archaeological mysteries from Europe and the Mediterranean - from Stonehenge and Troy to undeciphered texts and disputed artifacts. Taught by archaeologist Dr. Karen Bellinger, the lectures show how scientific methods, historical analysis, and cultural context help interpret evidence, offering insights into ancient societies and the evolving practice of archaeology
Originally released as an educational film in 2025
Wide screen
Karen Bellinger
DVD, widescreen
English audio