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On July 16, 1945, the Trinity test in New Mexico detonated the first atomic bomb, leading to a surge in UFO sightings near military bases.
In a Surrey field, six hundred Roman coins and other artifacts lead archaeologists to investigate the potential existence of an ancient Roman temple.
In the Sussex Downs, a team of archaeologists, including Miles Russell and Sue Hamilton, investigates a potential Neolithic settlement with ancient flint mines.
In the orchards of Kent, Time Team investigates the potential sites of the lost Anglo-Saxon palace of Eastry, digging the longest trench in the show's history.
In the summer of 1944, the U.S.S. Flier and U.S.S. Robalo sank in the Philippines, leading a team of Dive Detectives to investigate their mysterious losses.
Beadnell's promontory, linked to Saint Ebbe, is excavated to investigate its potential Viking or Iron Age earthworks alongside a 13th-century chapel.
In Rockwall, Texas, forensic geologist Scott Walter investigates a massive underground stone structure that has sparked debate over its origins for over 150 years.
The Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Cheops pyramids, is the largest museum in the world, housing 100,000 archaeological artefacts within its 260,000 square feet.
A 37-meter war vessel discovered in Roskilde in 1997 provided new insights into the legendary dragon ships of the Viking Age.
A Peruvian mummy with a unique cross-legged posture, analyzed by the Mummy Research Team at the University of York, reveals insights into ancient burial practices and potential violence in its past.
Qin Shi Huangdi, China's first emperor, is examined through new excavations and dramatic reconstructions of his legacy, including the Great Wall and Terracotta Army.
Crafted from 22 pounds of gold, Tutankhamun's death mask has sparked debate over whether it was originally made for him or for Queen Nefertiti.
The Battle of Agincourt in 1415 marked a significant English victory during the Hundred Years' War, resulting in heavy French casualties despite their numerical advantage.
In Plympton, local residents collaborate with archaeologists Keith Ray and Robert Howard to locate the layout of a lost 12th-century town surrounding a historic castle.
Paleontologists explore the Arctic Circle to study how dinosaurs thrived in extreme cold and darkness during the Cretaceous period.
Chicago's Lake Michigan, New York City's shipwrecks, Hollywood's hidden history, and the realities of the Wild West reveal America's submerged secrets.
Creating a traversable wormhole may require energy equivalent to converting the entire mass of Jupiter into energy.
In the 1980s, crop marks in fields near Lellizzick, Cornwall, revealed ancient pottery and metalwork, indicating a historical international trading site.
Tutankhamun's burial reveals anomalies, including mismatched faces on coffins and canopic jars, highlighting the rushed quality compared to Seti's tomb.
Recent archaeological findings in Hallstatt, Austria, illuminate the advanced societal organization, trade networks, and cultural practices of the Celts.
Swansea was known as Copperopolis, a center of copper smelting that employed thousands and generated immense wealth during the Industrial Revolution.
Archaeologists have recovered a remarkable collection of mammoth and elephant bones from a channel cut through Oxford clay about 200,000 years ago.
Ancient civilizations, including those in Italy, looked to the night sky and constellations for guidance, suggesting possible connections to extraterrestrial influence.
Six million tons of stone were shaped and transported over 30 years to build the Great Pyramid, a monumental achievement of ancient engineering.
Over 10,000 pyramids exist in Central America, suggesting a widespread ancient architectural phenomenon that may challenge current historical narratives.
In Somerset, Time Team investigates ancient Roman mosaic shards, revealing multiple layers of intricate mosaics beneath a field.
An estimated 8,000 ships have sunk in the Great Lakes since the 1600s, resulting in the deaths of as many as 30,000 people.
A 4,000-year-old sealed burial chamber is discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, revealing insights into ancient burial practices and looting.
In Lincolnshire, archaeologists investigate a reported Anglo-Saxon cemetery, initially finding only two teeth before uncovering numerous significant artifacts.
More than 90% of Cluny Abbey, once the largest church in the world, was destroyed after the French Revolution, leaving only a few remnants.
Ancient Egypt's enduring mysteries are explored through new excavations and discoveries related to the Great Sphinx, pyramids, and megatombs.
Nearly 1,200 American servicemen died on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
In Fife, archaeologists race against time to investigate a Bronze Age cemetery threatened by a housing development, revealing empty graves and missing grave goods.
The episode questions if Atlantis is a myth or based in fact through new discoveries.
Hadrian's Wall serves as the backdrop for an excavation of a previously untouched Roman cemetery, revealing insights into the decline of a once-thriving settlement in Roman Britain.
In Salisbury Cathedral, a team investigates leg-bones found beneath a chapel, exploring their possible connection to Bishop Beauchamp and the cathedral's history.
In the Oxfordshire village of Islip, the excavation team, alongside historians Sam Newton and Jonathan Foyle, investigates the birthplace of Edward the Confessor.
Ancient Rome's monumental achievements, explored by historian Mary Beard, continue to influence modern society in various ways.
Archaeological investigations at Thetford Grammar School in Norfolk reveal the remains of a 12th-century Norman cathedral beneath a Dominican friary.
In Spain, archaeologists investigate a Bronze Age settlement associated with the enigmatic Beaker People, shedding light on their culture and practices.
Hundreds of artifacts, including hand axes dating back 400,000 years, are uncovered at a rare Stone Age site beneath a holiday resort in Suffolk.
In the Mongolian Altai, an archaeological expedition examines a 2,300-year-old tomb of an Eastern Scythian warrior, highlighting the effects of climate change on ancient burial practices.
The Battle of the Somme serves as the backdrop for an excavation led by Tony Robinson and experts in search of the Livens Large Gallery Flame Projector.
Ancient civilizations, including lost cities in jungles and deserts, are being revealed through modern archaeological efforts, shedding light on their histories and mysteries.
Archaeologist Mike Pitts investigates a 3,000-year-old skeleton found at Stonehenge.
Doggerland, an ancient landmass submerged by the North Sea, is examined alongside Tall el-Hammam, proposed as the true location of Sodom, linking archaeological evidence to biblical narratives.
In Canterbury, archaeological excavations reveal a 2,000-year-old Roman pagan temple alongside medieval industrial and religious sites, shedding light on the city's rich history.
For over 500 years, the Inca civilization ruled Peru, building great cities like Machu Picchu before being destroyed by Spanish invaders in search of gold.
