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A short film about a sculptor who has been devoted to his profession for over 50 years. He creates a sculpture of the Mother of God with Jesus Christ in her arms from oak that has been floating in the Prut River for a long time. This work, which took 5-6 months to complete, symbolizes not only the sculptor's skill, but also his dedication and hard work.

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.

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Using innovative 3D graphics, computer animation, reconstructions and location footage, this fascinating video transports viewers to Jerusalem to visit some of its most sacred sites. On the itinerary are the holy city's famous walls and its central edifice, the Temple -- which once housed the Ark of the Covenant. Archaeologist Richard Andrews and professor Martin Godman of the Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies offer their insights.

"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.

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.

This is the fascinating story of the British Isles in prehistory, 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 it's secrets.

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 that there was a rich sophisticated element to Celtic culture.

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.

A team of international archeologists attempting to decipher the mysteries of the ancient city of Dadan in North West Arabia, in the area that is now Saudi Arabia.

Using innovative 3D graphics, computer animation, reconstructions and location footage, this engrossing video transports viewers to Northern Africa to visit the sites of some remarkable Roman architecture. On the itinerary are the subterranean city of Bulla Regia and El Jem's impressive Colosseum. Foremost scholars, including professor Roger Wilson of Nottingham University and professor David Mattingly of Leicester University, provide insight.

Shrouded in mystery, Egypt's pyramids attract thousands of visitors each year -- and to this day, archaeologists continue to uncover important information about the remarkable tombs and the pharaohs who commissioned them. This illuminating documentary explores the awe-inspiring structures' history via detailed reconstructions, location footage, 3-D animation and computer graphics, with a team of leading experts offering their insights.

An eccentric archaeologist goes on an unexpected journey to find King Khufu's lost treasure with his daughter and grandson.

Rising sea levels and sinking land threaten to destroy Venice. Leading scientists and engineers battling the forces of nature to try to save this historic city for future generations. Discover the innovative projects and feats of engineering currently underway, including a hi-tech flood barrier, eco-projects to conserve the lagoon, and new efforts to investigate erosion beneath the city.

Mickey leads Minnie on a treasure hunt in the Valley of the Tombs, but when the two are separated the adventure might prove too stressful for Mickey.

Beneath the turquoise waves of the Bay of Naples lies an extraordinary underwater archeology site, the ancient Roman city of Baiae. From the first century to the third century AD, Baiae was the exclusive playground for the rich and powerful among Rome’s elite. What made Baiae such a special place? What really went on there? And why did it disappear?

From the plains of the Troade, to the cellars of a Nazi bunker, to the dark basements of Moscow's largest museum. With Homer and in the footsteps of the extremely wealthy businessman Heinrich Schliemann, we follow the true odyssey of the treasure of Priam which spans over more than 3 millennia.