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.
Show Info
Network: Channel 4
(2000 -
2000)
Schedule: Thursdays
(45 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
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Previous Episode
The Future of the Past
Episode 1x06; May 11, 2000
What are the concerns of archaeology today? How will improved methods and scientific technology shift perspective on the past? The last episode of this series looks at the shift from excavating grand palaces to discovering and learning more about som…
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
---|---|---|
1x06: The Future of the Past | May 11, 2000 | |
1x05: At the Service of the State | May 4, 2000 | |
1x04: Digging by the Book | Apr 27, 2000 |
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Extra Details
Also known as:
- Great Excavations : John Romer's History of Archaeology ( United Kingdom)