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Ancient Mysteries

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Ancient Mysteries is a television series that was produced by FilmRoos and originally broadcast on A&E between 7 January 1994 and 3 May 1998 with reruns airing until 2000. Reruns were also re-broadcast on The Biography Channel during the 2000s. The series deals with historical mysteries and is mostly hosted by Leonard Nimoy, which recalls the late-1970s TV series In Search Of ...

Jan 7, 19945 seasons94 episodesEndedEN

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Leonard Nimoy

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Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes

Premiered Jan 7, 1994

Season 2

10 episodes

Premiered Oct 7, 1997

Season 3

53 episodes

Premiered Sep 8, 1995

Season 4

17 episodes

Premiered Sep 5, 1996

Season 5

9 episodes

Premiered Aug 7, 1997

Episodes

1–6 of 6

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Ep 1

Bigfoot

Jan 7, 1994

45m

Since 1884, Bigfoot has provoked controversy within the scientific community as the most-sighted mythical beast in the world. Is he real, or merely a popular legend passed through the generations? Venture deep into the Pacific Northwest on this amazing search for Bigfoot, which cuts through the dense forest of dubious sightings, commercialization, and outright fraud to uncover the truth about the great ape-like creature. Tracing reports back thousands of years, this highly entertaining and enlightening program examines the mystery of the beast the Indians knew only as "Sasquatch." Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, A&E presents the most comprehensive investigation of Bigfoot ever produced. Utilizing an innovative, high-tech approach, today's anthropologists offer a fresh perspective on hard evidence as presented through archival footage, computer analysis, and modern eyewitness video.

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Ep 2

Origin of the Vampire

Jan 14, 1994

45m

Exploring the myths and legends surrounding vampires, the “immortal monsters that prey on the living and survive by drinking [blood].”

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Ep 3

The Lost Ark of the Covenant

Jan 21, 1994

45m

One of the holiest relics on earth, the Ark of the Covenant is the symbol of the agreement of faith made between God and the Israelites. The Ark is said to contain the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's Rod, and manna. But how could such an important artifact disappear without a trace? Did it ever really exist? ANCIENT MYSTERIES® circles the globe in search of clues to the enduring mystery of the fate of the fabled Ark. Meet biblical historians who have dedicated their lives to the search and follow a tangled web of clues that range from Biblical accounts to modern discoveries. Hear fascinating stories of its appearance throughout history and learn of the incredible powers that it allegedly possesses. Extraordinary artwork, expert commentary, and the most recent theories culminate in the definitive investigation of the legendary LOST ARK.

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Ep 4

The Lost Pharaoh

Jun 17, 1994

45m

A 1980 Canadian documentary on Pharaoh Akhenaten and the archaeological detective work that shed light on his reign. Akhenaten ruled for 17 years in the 14th century B.C.; his successor was his son-in-law, King Tut.

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Ep 5

The Marble Hunter

Jul 8, 1994

45m

A chronicle of Charles Fellows' archaeological excavation of Xanthos and other Lycian cities in Asia Minor.

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Ep 6

Northern Lights

Jul 29, 1994

45m

"The Northern Lights," a documentary exploring scientific findings on the aurora borealis. Also, how an auroral display can affect power lines and radio waves; past theories on the phenomenon.