The Search For The Lost Mayan Citadel Of La Carona | Quest For The Lost City | Odyssey

Ancient Carthage is perhaps most famous for its destruction at the hands of the Roman Empire, but what was life like before this fall? Who were the Carthaginians? What were their beliefs and why were they destroyed by Rome. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

In the 1960s, a stone tablet from an ancient Mayan city surfaced in the art market, sparking a new search for an ancient site untouched for thousands of years. The unfortunate looting of the site as well as a dense jungle to search made this quite the undertaking.

Do These Cornish Hills Hide A Buried Iron Age City? | Time Team | Odyssey examines the specific people, events and evidence presented in this documentary. Time Team delves into the earth to uncover the horrifying practices of the ancient inhabitants. From human sacrifices and evidence of cannibalism, this cave outside Bristol is brimming with ancient horrors. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

For the better part of 400 years people have searched the deep canyons & towering ice peaks of these mist-covered cloud forests trying to locate the lost cities of the Inca. They were all after one thing; gold. Any gold would do but there was one thing desired above all others, the Great Golden Disc of the Sun. The most sacred of all Inca relics. The Inca Holy Grail. It is in search of this Holy Grail that David Adams goes on his journey to Puncuyoc, sacred Sister City of Machu Picchu; the city sought but never found by Hiram Bingham. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

Machu Picchu, the Incan citadel in the sky, located deep in the jungles of Peru. It remained lost to the outside world after the Incan civilisation escaped there from European invaders in the 15th century. That is until real life Indiana Jones Hiram Bingham discovered the city in 1911.

This is the extraordinary journey of Heinrich Schliemann, a wealthy German businessman whose relentless belief in the literal truth of Homer's "Iliad" led him on a 20-year quest to uncover the ancient city of Troy and its legendary treasures. Starting in 1866, Schliemann's adventures took him from the intellectual hubs of London to the rugged landscapes of Turkey, where his groundbreaking and often controversial archaeological methods sparked both admiration and skepticism. Witness Schliemann's dramatic discoveries, including the so-called "Treasure of Priam," and explore the lasting impact of his work on the field of archaeology. Despite the doubts and accusations from his contemporaries, Schliemann's passion and determination ultimately revealed a forgotten chapter of human history, forever linking his name with the legendary tales of ancient Greece. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!