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Throughout the course of history, human beings have built incredible monuments and mysterious buildings to mark the passing of time, to track the movements of the heavens, and to honor and glorify their gods and kings. In this program, "Ancient mysteries" takes a globe-spanning journey to some of the most extraordinary and moving of these famed sites. From the massive temples at Machu Picchu to the megalithic statues on Easter Island, this is an up-close...

The first person to whom Jesus appeared after his resurrection has been the victim of misrepresentation. Mary Magdalene was not a prostitute. Rather, she, was a woman of wealth whose financial support was crucial to the early survival of Christianity. The special relationship she had with Christ led to resentment among the other disciples, and her reputation was tarnished as a result. Drawing on ancient texts, rare art and research, this far-reaching...

(Producer) In the back garden of a house in York, England, more than 45 decapitated, Roman-era skeletons are unearthed. This discovery leads to a scientific investigation to identify the remains. Modern forensics, archeological sleuthing, and historical records point to a surprising answer, the Roman emperor Caracalla.

Are sharks developing a taste for human flesh? A rash of shark attacks off Hawaii spurs a team of researchers to track the predators' elusive movements - and the scientists discover some surprising truths about the way sharks kill.

Return to the heart of Utah canyon country to visit the largest no-kill animal facility in the U.S. At any given time, the sanctuary hosts hundreds of dogs from around the world and is the last hope for dogs that have no place left to go. Follows the story of the dedicated team of experts that works day to day to give these dogs rehabilitation, redemption and a chance for a loving home.

Bring the past into the present like never before. Years of study and research have uncovered astonishing new facts about the Exodus story, forcing experts to re-examine everything that was once known about the events of these early Biblical days.

This program reveals the truth behind the savagery of ancient battle, how weapons were made and developed, and how sophisticated tactics were introduced as great warriors sought to protect their land from invasion.

Join the race against time as art and restoration experts mix history, science and politics in a complicated and daunting mission to preserve Mustang's religious works of art.